The tale of Juniper the orphaned fawn is enough to bring tears to the eyes of even the most hardened of hearts.

The baby Muntjac deer - who is no bigger than a rabbit - was found by Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Colchester stumbling next to a road in Thorrington.

His mum had been chased by dogs and was subsequently killed when she was hit by a car leaving brave little Juniper all by himself.

But thanks to the animal-loving centre in Essex the fawn will have a happy ending.

Due to his caramel-coloured coat, chocolate brown eyes and markings he is already a firm favourite at Wildlives and is being bottle-fed four times a day.

And his story doesn’t end here.

When he is five months, the centre has a licence that allows him to be released back into the countryside.

But until then, this adorable creature will be melting hearts across the county with his tragic story and incredible rescue.