Photographs show rescue dog and toddler cuddling in Canada

They say that every dog deserves a good home – and one rescue pooch is certainly settling in well with its new owners, after becoming best friends with a little toddler.  

Rescue dog Nora and toddler Archie Spence, from Manitoba, Canada, are inseparable – with dozens of photographs shared online showing them cuddling up to one another.

In fact, the English pointer is terrified of ‘almost everything’ after being abused by a former owner – making his friendship with Archie even more remarkable.

Archie’s mother, Elizabeth Spence, explained how Nora ‘absolutely adores’ her 23-month-old son.

Toddler Archie Spence, from Manitoba, Canada, and rescue dog Nora are best friends 

She adopted the pooch seven years ago, before she had children, but describes how Nora has found a best friend in Archie. 

Speaking to the Dodo, she explained: ‘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!’ 

Elizabeth described how the pair do everything together, adding: ‘If Archie is having a bath, Nora is lying on the bath mat waiting for him to get out.’ 

Archie's mother Elizabeth explained how Nora 'absolutely adores' her 23-month-old son 

Archie’s mother Elizabeth explained how Nora ‘absolutely adores’ her 23-month-old son 

Dozens of heart-warming photographs show the pair cuddling up together while in bed 

Dozens of heart-warming photographs show the pair cuddling up together while in bed 

Elizabeth explained how rescue dog Nora was abused by a previous owner

She says the pooch is absolutely terrified of 'almost everything'

 Elizabeth explained how rescue dog Nora was abused by a previous owner, and is absolutely terrified of ‘almost everything’ 

The mother-of-three regularly share heart-warming photographs of the pair on her Instagram account, which has amassed nearly 100,000 follower.  

While many of the images show Nora and Archie snuggling up to one another – various cats can also be seen getting involved in other pictures.

In fact, the family own two other rescue dogs, as well as Nora, along with three rescue cats.  

However, the English pointer has developed a close bond with little Archie - with the pair doing almost everything together 

However, the English pointer has developed a close bond with little Archie – with the pair doing almost everything together 

Archie and Nora are seen having fun among the toy bricks and balls in the play room 

Archie and Nora are seen having fun among the toy bricks and balls in the play room 

Archie's mother Elizabeth regularly shares sweet snaps of the pair on Instagram

The account has amassed nearly 100,000 followers

Archie’s mother Elizabeth regularly shares  sweet snaps of the pair on her Instagram account, which has amassed nearly 100,000 followers  

Other animals can be seen getting involved with the love-in, including one of the family cats 

Other animals can be seen getting involved with the love-in, including one of the family cats 

In fact, the family own three rescue dogs, including Nora, as well as three rescue cats 

In fact, the family own three rescue dogs, including Nora, as well as three rescue cats 

Elizabeth described Archie as an 'extremely laid-back, happy, good-natured baby'

She added that all the animals warmed to him, especially Nora

Elizabeth described Archie as an ‘extremely laid-back, happy, good-natured baby’ 

Archie is seen cuddling up to Nora, while two of their cats also enjoy a snuggle on the bed 

Archie is seen cuddling up to Nora, while two of their cats also enjoy a snuggle on the bed 

Another sweet snap shows Nora and baby Archie - wearing a cute hat - looking out of the window 

Another sweet snap shows Nora and baby Archie – wearing a cute hat – looking out of the window 

Both Archie and Nora are seen cuddling their toys while tucked up in bed together 

Both Archie and Nora are seen cuddling their toys while tucked up in bed together 

Another picture shows the best friends fast asleep while clutching their matching monkey toys

Another picture shows the best friends fast asleep while clutching their matching monkey toys

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