Matilda, a two-year-old Belted Galloway cow, has become firm friends with 10-week-old Eliza in a heart-warming tale before Christmas.

The pair share a field at the farm, near Burgh Castle, where they stick together and play.

As Matilda is blind, Eliza - when she arrives in the field - will call out to the cow when she sees her and go to greet her.

Tanya Docwra-Smith, 55, owner of the Midspirit Discount Equestrian shop on the farm, said she had been taken aback by the improbable friendship.

Tanya with Matilda on the farm. (Image: Nelson Walker)

"We don't know why it has come about," she said.

"I normally let Eliza out and then Matilda out. She calls to Matilda and greets her.

"If you say to her 'Where is Matilda?' she will come straight to Matilda."

Their friendship seems to have been fate.

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