11-21-2021, 01:31 PM
Wow, Diana, you have so many wild animals who come to visit.
My son and I were driving late at night, and a fawn was paralyzed in fear in the middle of a busy road. It couldn't find its footing with hooves that slip on asphalt and its new legs. We could see mama far away on the side of the busy road watching. And we were in a quandary: what do we do?
Obviously we plucked the little fawn up because it was going to get hit, and pulled over to assess the situation. Very populated area, and racing cars. Mama does can be very protective and kick. I couldn't see a way to reunite the two in this particular location without either us, or one of the two deer getting hit by a car. Reluctantly and with an aching heart, we took the baby home, and took it to a wildlife rescue center the next day. There, the rescuers agreed with my assessment, so I felt better, but still sad that I couldn't reunite mom and baby.
That little fawn bonded so quickly to us in the few hours we had it. Followed us around. It was so moving to observe.
I'm always heartened by other people: If they can see what you're doing, people will slow down, turn on their hazards and give you protection. Some will jump out of the car and help.
My son and I were driving late at night, and a fawn was paralyzed in fear in the middle of a busy road. It couldn't find its footing with hooves that slip on asphalt and its new legs. We could see mama far away on the side of the busy road watching. And we were in a quandary: what do we do?
Obviously we plucked the little fawn up because it was going to get hit, and pulled over to assess the situation. Very populated area, and racing cars. Mama does can be very protective and kick. I couldn't see a way to reunite the two in this particular location without either us, or one of the two deer getting hit by a car. Reluctantly and with an aching heart, we took the baby home, and took it to a wildlife rescue center the next day. There, the rescuers agreed with my assessment, so I felt better, but still sad that I couldn't reunite mom and baby.
That little fawn bonded so quickly to us in the few hours we had it. Followed us around. It was so moving to observe.
I'm always heartened by other people: If they can see what you're doing, people will slow down, turn on their hazards and give you protection. Some will jump out of the car and help.
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