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Abused dog is afraid of everything except this baby, and their photos will make you happy-cry

Nora, an abused English Pointer, was frightened of every person she saw and failed to warm up to humans, except one- a toddler named Archie.

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Often there are people who choose to adopt pets without ever learning that it is as much a responsibility as it is to have a child. Needless to say, they don’t turn out to be great animal parents. Animals are a lot different from humans and while the owner might find themselves snapping at their pets sometimes, these furry creatures do not understand (or deserve) abuse. Nora, an English Pointer was one such abused pet who was abused by her former owners until she was rescued and found a beautiful new home.

However, even in the new environment, Nora couldn’t leave behind the memories of her abuse. She was frightened of every person she saw and failed to warm up to humans, except one- a toddler named Archie. Elizabeth Spence, Archie’s mother, adopted Nora from a rescue shelter years ago. She and her husband have three rescued cats, three rescued dogs, and three children.

Speaking about Nora, Spence told the Dodo, “She came from an abusive background and is afraid of almost everything. Not Archie, though. She absolutely adores him!”

Partners in crime . #ArchietheAnimalWhisperer #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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“Archie is an extremely laid-back, happy, good-natured baby and all the animals seem to really respond to that, particularly Nora,” she said. It seems fitting that she often calls her son ‘Archie- The Animal Whisperer’.

Watching them hanging out, sharing secrets and commiserating as the world goes by outside fills my heart in a manner I can’t begin to explain. We’re all so lucky to have each other #whpmyeveryday #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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The bond between Archie and Nora is special and the dog never seems to leave his side. Spence says, “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.”

Yes, Nora, you can have him back in just a minute. (When your dog thinks she has greater rights to your kid than you do!) #whpmyeveryday . #rescuedog #adoptdontshop .

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And we mean NEVER. Not even at bedtime.

Wish it. Dream it. Do it. #whpimagine . #nappingwithnora #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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It’s a good thing Spence doesn’t restrain herself from sharing their adorable pictures. She documents her children’s journey with their rescue pets on her Instagram account which has nearly 110k followers.

When Nora + Archie met Charlotte + Noah @cuddleandkind #cuddleandkind #1dollequals10meals . #nappingwithnora #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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Three’s Company#whpmultiply . We’ve been so busy this summer season, Archie has been grabbing most of his naps on the go. We’ve taken a reprieve for the afternoon and I’m pretty sure Archie and Nora (and Gwendolyn Racoon!) are thrilled for the opportunity to reconnect #nappingwithnora #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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Wishing you all the best of Fridays, spent with those you love most!. #ArchietheAnimalWhisperer #rescuedog #adoptdontshop . Fujifilm XT1

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The perfect end to a long, stressful week . Thanks so much to everyone for your kind words of support and encouragement for our ailing cat, Fred. He’s taking some water, a bit of spoon-fed wet food and is remaining in our presence, which are all great signs in my opinion! His course of medications ends today, so we’ll have a real sense of how he is in the next day or so. He’s a fighter, our Fred. Fingers crossed he’s got 100% will to join the 10% club! We’ll keep you posted #ArchietheAnimalWhisperer #rescuedog #rescuecat #adoptdontshop . Fujifilm XT1

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Daddy’s girls . #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED – congrats @lauren_r_paul, the lucky winner of the @cateandlevi giftcard! . Could there a better way to spend a lazy Wednesday morning than putting on a puppet show for a couple of good friends?? I think not .GIVEAWAY We’ve teamed up with our friends at @cateandlevi to give away a $100 Cate and Levi Gift Card to be used on their site (see link in Cate and Levi’s bio)! To enter: 1. Follow @cateandlevi + @wellettas 2. Tag your bestie The winner will be announced here on Oct 9th. Must be following both accounts for valid entry. Good luck! Photo: @wellettas #cateandlevi #responsiblymade #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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The good life . #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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Getting our dinos, hippos, tigers, rhinos & zebras all in a row for the long weekend. Have a good one, friends! . #ArchietheAnimalWhisperer #rescuedog

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You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book. ~ Dr. Seuss Happy National Book Lover’s Day! #nationalbookloversday . #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

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Spence says that, from an early age, she has taught her children to treat animals nice and the animals love them just as much.

The family that plays together stays together. Forever and always, no matter what #whpdreambig . #rescuedog #adoptdontshop _________________________________________ Loretta in lovely @limeappleapparel _________________________________________ Fujifilm XT1

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Isn’t their family adorable?

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