Let this video of Patrick Stewart and his new dog warm the cockles of your heart

It’s Friday, which is great, so you’re already in a good mood. There’s a slither (in the loosest sense of the word) of sun, too, which has the potential to elevate that mood quite nicely. You’re having a good day.

Well, get ready to have it made a million times better with the following video:

I'm not sure if crying necessarily counts as making your day “better”, but there’s no denying that you now feel all lovely and warm. Patrick Stewart, movie-land’s nicest man, and a lovely dog, animal-land’s friendliest animal – what’s not to like? Nothing, that’s what. Paddy likes to foster poor homeless dogs, what a legend he is. He can do no wrong.

Oh, you thought that was as good as it gets? Wrong, sir, it gets better:

Are you jealous? Are you jealous that the dog gets to lick Patrick Stewart's head? You’ve always wanted to do that, haven’t you? Lucky dog.

Anyway, enjoy the rest of your Friday, there is 100% no way that you won’t be able to now. Glad to be of service.