1. The Tale of Rory and Millie

2. Rory is a Shetland pony and Millie is a Labrador

3. Rory is 8 weeks old in this picture and he lives at the Essex Horse and Pony Sanctuary in the UK after being rejected by his own mother

4. Rory has befriended Millie and Alfie, two Labradors, who live at the sanctuary

5. Here is Rory playing with Millie; he has picked up many canine traits because he copies the dogs

6. Sue, in the sanctuary office, has grown very fond of Rory as she nursed him when he was ill when he first arrived. Alfie used to wash Rory’s hooves when Sue was cuddling the pony. Rory also loves to have his tummy tickled.

7. Millie and Rory share a bowl of milk

8. Altogether a lovely story, send it to a friend today to brighten up their day