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A DOG who was abused by her previous owners and left scared of all people has struck up a sweet friendship with a baby.

English Pointer Nora was so badly treated that she was left a quivering wreck and had to be taken to a dog shelter.

 Rescue dog Nora and baby Archie, who have struck up an incredible bond
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Rescue dog Nora and baby Archie, who have struck up an incredible bondCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 Nora's owner Elizabeth says her son Archie is the only person the dog isn't scared of
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Nora's owner Elizabeth says her son Archie is the only person the dog isn't scared ofCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 Before being adopted by Elizabeth, Nora had been badly abused by her previous owners
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Before being adopted by Elizabeth, Nora had been badly abused by her previous ownersCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas

There, she was rescued by Canadian mum Elizabeth Spence but the new family pet struggled to fit in.

But as soon as Elizabeth gave birth to her son, Archie, the pair developed an incredible bond, with the baby becoming the only person Nora wasn't scared of.

The pair are so at ease with each other's company that they are often snapped sleeping side by side or playing together.

And sometimes, even the family cats get involved as they all snuggle up together on the bed.

 An Instagram has been set up that is dedicated to the pair and they have almost 100,000 followers
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An Instagram has been set up that is dedicated to the pair and they have almost 100,000 followersCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 Even the family cat sometimes gets in on the cuddles at bed time
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Even the family cat sometimes gets in on the cuddles at bed timeCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 Mum Elizabeth thinks that Nora loves Archie's good-natured personality
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Mum Elizabeth thinks that Nora loves Archie's good-natured personalityCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
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Mum-of-three Elizabeth says she thinks the unlikely pairing is down to Archie's chilled personality.

She told the : "Archie is an extremely laid-back, happy, good-natured baby and all the animals seem to really respond to that, particularly Nora.

"She came from an abusive background and is afraid of almost everything. Not Archie, though. She absolutely adores him!

"If Archie is having a bath, Nora is lying on the bath mat waiting for him to get out. If I’m nursing him she wants up on my lap, too."

 The pair are inseparable and even play with their toys together
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The pair are inseparable and even play with their toys togetherCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 The pair are so at ease with each other, they are constantly being snapped together
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The pair are so at ease with each other, they are constantly being snapped togetherCredit: Elizabeth Spence/Instagram/wellettas
 Nora and Archie sit by the window and look out into the distance
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Nora and Archie sit by the window and look out into the distance

Elizabeth charts what the pair get up to everyday on and they already have close to 100,000 followers online.

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