Watch excited children burst into happy tears when surprised with Christmas puppy presents

Ronnie Li, USA TODAY

December 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

What’s better than a Christmas gift? A Christmas gift that barks! When these four kids received puppies for Christmas, it was like hitting the holiday jackpot!

From squeals of delight to tears of joy - and yes, even a bit of drooling - these kids had the most adorable meltdowns when they were surprised with new furry friends for Christmas. These happy caught-on-camera moments are sure to make the family highlights reel.

Watch the video above to see four children’s incredible reactions to their wonderful Christmas gifts!

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