Now animal lovers are hoping the gentle youngster can find a forever home with other pets after showing she feels safer around animals than people.

Yara, rescued from Romania by Great Yarmouth based charity Safe Rescue For Dogs, is currently being fostered in Norfolk while she waits for a permanent family.

Yara and Elijah (Image: Safe Rescue For Dogs)

But while many dogs chase cats, Yara prefers cuddles with them.

Her foster carer says the timid dog has struck up a particularly close bond with........

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