It's nice to know these young deer have somewhere to go when they go off the rails, it's not a pretty sight when they're strung out and wasted and everyone's just gawking.
my little guy kittie (rip) used to do this to his sister all the time. she'd just lay there and he'd like lick under her chin and behind her ears. He'd also put like a big paw on the top of her head while doing it.
We just moved out in the sticks, we have tons of deer that graze in our yard. The other day I was working and happened to look out the window, and I see a doe happily eating off by the woods. Then I see my goofy, friendly cat Gatsby saunter up to her the way he always saunters up to the dog. He just walked right up and started rubbing himself on the deer's legs. And the deer let him, for a good minute. Then she swished her tail and went back into the woods. I'd never seen anything like it. Nobody believes me either, but it HAPPENED.
@Mrs. Stephen Fry: I just burst into tears myself. Maybe the Mama knew something was wrong and somehow she knew that you and Mr. Fry would do the best you could to help her baby. (((Hugs)))
@missbananafish: Thanks, missbananafish. I made the mistake of sharing the pictures at work, too, and people keep coming to my desk to ask me about her. Makes me cry all over again.
I do a lot of work in (domestic) animal rescue and have had more broken hearts than I'd ever want. Though it's so hard now, take comfort in knowing that your little fawn had a safe place and good people looking over and comforting her. However small you may think it is, if every person in this world cared the way you and your husband did, this world would be the most wonderful place.
@WashingMyHair: "However small you may think it is, if every person in this world cared the way you and your husband did, this world would be the most wonderful place."
@missbananafish: Thank you. Look at how the Frye family's act of kindness to this little fawn brought the concern of you, me and other Jezzies. It makes me happier whenever I come across more folks that care like we do.
@Mrs. Stephen Fry: Oh my goodness, how sad! Maybe her mama knew she wasn't going to make it, but rather than just abandon her in the wild, she brought her to you guys for safety. You chose well, mama deer!
At least baby deer got to spend her final hours in a nice place. :)
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That cat is in paradise...."Finally, someone whose fur is as clean as mine, someone who appreciates good hygiene, and has a long-ass tongue."
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Now I'm crying.
I do a lot of work in (domestic) animal rescue and have had more broken hearts than I'd ever want. Though it's so hard now, take comfort in knowing that your little fawn had a safe place and good people looking over and comforting her. However small you may think it is, if every person in this world cared the way you and your husband did, this world would be the most wonderful place.
Your little spring fawn in an honorary Jezebel!
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Beautifully put, Washing.
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At least baby deer got to spend her final hours in a nice place. :)
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RIP, little spring fawn.
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