The tail of the Fox and the Hound

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This cute couple are a real-life version of Disney cartoon classic The Fox and the Hound - although with a twist in the tail.

The fox was rescued by a mystery tourist after being discovered in a puddle in a field outside Newquay, Cornwall, earlier this year.

The malnourished four-week-old cub was rushed to Penmellyn Vets in St Columb Major, where nurses noticed he was missing his tail - inspiring them to name him Forrest Stump.

The fox cub was taken under the wing by Gary Zammit, a wildlife ranger at Feadon Farm at Gwel an Mor in Cornwall, well known for his love of foxes.

Mr Zammit said: "He was in an awful state when they found him and it was touch and go for a long time. A fox this young can go downhill very quickly, so he needed round the clock care.

"It's a bit like having a new born with night time feeds and constant attention."

But he was not on his own - the cub quickly establishing a firm friendship with the Zammit's dog Barney - who also has no tail.

"It really was love at first sight with them both. Barney is so gentle with him and they play for hours and hours. They are exhausting to watch," the ranger added.

"I think they might be kindred spirits - even without tails to wag you can tell they are happiest when they are together."

The duo now spend all their time playing and snuggling together - meaning that this is one "tail" with a happy ending.

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Aww, how cute is this?