Take a look outside your window right now. Whether it's bright and sunny or your neighborhood is stuck with six feet of snow, you must be grateful that you have the freedom to step outside whenever you'd like.
Sometimes we take this liberty for granted. We need to remind ourselves to be grateful that we have free will and the choice to live our lives how we want.
Unfortunately, too many animals don't have this liberty. Through no fault of their own, they are forced to live their lives caged up.
That's why I always cry when I see videos of animals getting to experience freedom for the first time. Though they lack the facial expressions we have, you can see the euphoria in every inch of their body once they step out and feel the sun.
I've compiled some of my favorite YouTube videos of animals experiencing freedom for the first time. Each case is unique and each animal is different, but you can see the pure joy they feel upon getting their first taste of freedom.
Make sure you check out each reaction. They are absolutely priceless, and definitely made me cry — tears of joy, of course.
Please SHARE these incredible videos if you love animals, too!
These lab dogs get to see sun and grass for the first time.
These chimps were held captive in a lab for over 30 years. This is the day they are freed.
These raccoons get released into their natural habitat.
These farm animals get to run to a pasture for the first time.
This 10-year-old pig gets to experience the world for the first time!
Please SHARE these incredible videos if you love animals!
