Current:Home > MarketsWatch a rescued fawn and a pair of family dogs bond like siblings -InvestSmart Insights
Watch a rescued fawn and a pair of family dogs bond like siblings
View
Date:2025-04-15 20:13:36
A newborn fawn, found by a hiker, now has a home with a man and his two dogs.
When the baby deer, thought to be only a day old, was discovered alone in a field in Devon, England, the hiker assumed it had been abandoned so took the animal to a vet.
In fact, the fawn may not have been abandoned, but because she'd been in contact with humans, the vet feared that her mom would not take her back. So, not knowing how to proceed, the vet called expert animal rescuer Steve Hopper.
For the first 10 weeks, Steve fed the fawn goat's milk. And she thrived, becoming part of the family with Steve and his two German Shepherds.
He named the new addition to their family Milly.
"The shepherds took to her from the moment she came to the door and Milly actively plays with them," Steve explained.
Watch this fawn and two dogs become best friends.
The three animals have become like siblings. And because Milly hasn't had a mother to learn from, she's followed the dogs, learning to come when called and a treat is waiting.
"When she knows you have treats, like a chocolate bourbon or dog treats, she will come and occasionally she comes for company, a nudge and she's very affectionate on a good day," said Steve.
Because of her unique situation, Milly will not be released back into the wild. It was a miracle she survived, but she's now right at home with her bonded family.
"My general advice for any animal or bird if you find it, is leave it alone - but also if you have kids think about it - are you going to leave your two-year-old baby running around the play park on their own?" says Steve. "It's about balance and knowing what you've actually got in front of you."
Humankind is your go-to spot for good news!Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also,click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
veryGood! (6417)
Related
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Caitlin Clark joins 'Weekend Update' desk during surprise 'Saturday Night Live' appearance
- FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says
- Bayer Leverkusen wins its first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
- Banks, Target, schools, what's open and closed on Patriots' Day?
- Scottie Scheffler, Masters leaders have up-and-down day while Tiger Woods falters
- A police officer, sheriff’s deputy and suspect killed in a shootout in upstate New York, police say
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- French president Emmanuel Macron confident Olympics' opening ceremony will be secure
Ranking
- Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
- Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Reunite at Their Son Cruz's 3rd Birthday Party Amid Separation
- Slain nurse's murder investigation uncovers her killer's criminal past, web of lies
- Jill Duggar Dillard, Derick Dillard reveal stillbirth of daughter Isla Marie in emotional post
- Backstage at New York's Jingle Ball with Jimmy Fallon, 'Queer Eye' and Meghan Trainor
- Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street’s decline as Middle East tensions escalate
- Caitlin Clark joins 'Weekend Update' desk during surprise 'Saturday Night Live' appearance
- Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, gifts sneakers to Los Angeles Dodgers
Recommendation
Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
Caitlin Clark set to join exclusive club as WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick. The full list.
1 killed, 11 more people hurt in shooting in New Orleans
'Horrific': 7-year-old killed, several injured after shooting in Chicago, police say
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Details How Parents Made Her a Taylor Swift Fan
Haiti gang violence escalates as U.S. evacuation flights end with final plane set to land in Miami
Haiti gang violence escalates as U.S. evacuation flights end with final plane set to land in Miami