Young Deer Insists On Staying With The Man Who Saved Her Life

"The baby deer was healed and released back to her real mother."

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 23, 2023

Animals often exhibit a sense of gratitude that surpasses our understanding. Darius Sasnauskas, an outdoorsman from Lithuania, who lives near Yellowstone National Park in the United States, had an up-close encounter with this remarkable animal trait.

He had the privilege of witnessing the birth of two baby deer right in his backyard. Unfortunately, one of the newborns got injured, and unable to keep pace with her family, she was left behind.

In the wild, an injured fawn has slim chances of survival. Recognizing this, Darius made the decision to take the vulnerable fawn into his care.

With dedicated care and the support of Darius' own dog, who showered the fawn with nurturing licks, the fawn gradually regained her health. Despite being a wild animal, she formed a strong bond with Darius, so strong that when he attempted to release her back into the wild, she kept returning to his side.

It's important to note that Darius doesn't advocate for keeping wild animals as pets. However, he understood that this was a special circumstance.

The young deer, surrounded by many potential predators, had a significantly reduced chance of survival without his intervention. As Darius put it, "She’s already used to me, and she follows me…but nobody can replace her real mom."

Darius Sasnauskas, an outdoorsman from Lithuania who lives near Yellowstone National Park in the United States, had saved an injured baby deer.

Over time, Darius made multiple attempts to reintroduce the fawn back into her natural habitat. Each time, she chose to return to his side. Eventually, however, her mother came back, and the fawn was finally able to reintegrate with her family and return to her wildlife.

Months later, Darius spotted the young deer again. She was growing quickly and seemed to be thriving in her natural environment,

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Darius Sasnauskas set a shining example of how humans can interact responsibly and compassionately with wildlife. He recognized the fawn's need for help but never lost sight of the fact that she was a wild creature and not a pet.

I do not support keeping wild animals as a pets, but this was special situation. The baby deer was healed and released back to her real mother.

He took her in not for his own satisfaction or companionship but with the singular goal of nursing her back to health so she could return to her natural habitat. His consistent attempts to reintegrate her back into the wild, despite the bond they had formed, demonstrate an understanding and respect for the natural order of things.

This story serves as a beautiful illustration of how we can care for our fellow creatures in times of need while respecting their inherent wild nature. His actions remind us that our role should be that of stewards and helpers, not captors.

True compassion, as Darius showed, lies in doing what's best for the animal, even if it means letting go. In a world where the boundaries between human habitation and wildlife are increasingly blurred, Darius's actions provide a beacon of inspiration for us all.

Damjan