Radio veteran Mark Pilgrim won the hearts of followers when he shared a picture of himself on a drip at home with his cute Yorkshire puppy keeping him company.
Pilgrim, who is currently fighting stage-four lung cancer, has been recovering at home since his 64-day stay in hospital.
The Hot 102.7FM presenter was discharged on December 29 and lost almost 15kg during his stint in hospital.
He captioned the picture: “Getting a 4 hour drip at home is a lot easier when a little fur ball is keeping me company 😀✨ Still out of breath doing the smallest things, especially with the drainage tube still in my chest, but walking a little further each day without my cane for support. #dontstopbelieving”
Followers were amused by the little Yorkie, who stood guard over his owner by sitting on his head.
tania.buys wrote: “Yorkies are incredible company. Lots of small steps lead to big victories. Keep going Mark 🌼.”
andreamendes107 wrote: “Nothing like a fur baby to get you well again ❤️.”
groenesssonja wrote: “Mark, you can do it. I have 2 fur babies, which support me in the last 4 years. God is good every time. They are better than security guards! In God we trust. Amen.”
justjazzyjulz wrote: “Love her cheeky smile 😍 you are in excellent company!”
janetvanlelyveld wrote: “Ur fur ball is the best medicine, they keep u at peace and are full of love... Hope u feel better soon 🙌.”