Deer Family's Heartwarming Visit To Gift Store

The fawn's casual demeanor as it perused the merchandise left Lori momentarily speechless before she dissolved into laughter.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• May 20, 2024

Encounters with wildlife are not unusual in certain parts of the country, where nature's inhabitants often wander into human territory. However, even for Colorado residents accustomed to such sights, the recent visit of a curious deer to a local shop in Fort Collins raised more than a few eyebrows.

Lori Jones, a worker at one of the shops within the Horsetooth Inn and RV Park, found herself at the center of an amusing and unexpected encounter with a young deer. On an otherwise ordinary day, Lori was going about her business when she was taken aback by the sight of a deer strolling into the shop as if it owned the place.

The fawn's casual demeanor as it perused the merchandise left Lori momentarily speechless before she dissolved into laughter. Lori found the situation incredibly amusing as she observed the deer inspecting the sunglasses and chips.

Her laughter filled the shop as she struggled to contain her amusement. Given the area's reputation for a heavy deer population, Lori presumed the young visitor had simply wandered off its usual path. Respectfully, she guided the deer outside, even extending the gesture of offering it some cookies before saying goodbye. However, what transpired next took Lori by surprise.

Approximately 30 minutes later, the deer returned accompanied by its entire family, as Lori recounted while describing the unexpected turn of events. Engaged in her inventory duties, Lori emerged from the office to find the deer family once again within the vicinity of the shop.

This time, the doe had brought along her twin offspring and a young buck she seemed to have adopted. As the mother deer approached Lori, her siblings lingered patiently by the door, their curious gazes hinting at their desire to join the gathering inside.

Lori couldn't help but be entertained by the comical sight before her. With a chuckle, Lori described the deer's siblings peering through the doorway, seemingly asking, "Can we come in too?" Lori, amused by the situation, gently declined their unspoken request.

After ensuring the deer family's visit didn't disrupt the shop's operations, Lori bid them farewell once again, this time offering some nuts as a parting treat. Capturing the moment with some snapshots, Lori couldn't help but marvel at the abundance of wildlife surrounding their shop.

Lori reflected on the scene with fondness, expressing her appreciation for the abundance of wildlife in the area. She marveled at the diverse population, which includes mountain lions, bighorn sheep, deer, raccoons, and more, finding each species to be wonderful in its own right.

"A doe came into the store and looked around before Lori fed it a peanut bar to get it out of the store."

"A young deer strolled in, browsing gifts for her family😊. "

"Lori began doing inventory and was surprised to find the doe and her fawns return with her fawns."

"Wednesday, a deer walked into a store in Colorado. The shop owner gave her some cookies. After leaving the store, she returned after half an hour with her entire family. "

"The family of deer came back a few more times before Lori had to shoo them off."

Encounters like Lori's with the curious deer remind us of the beauty and charm of nature's surprises. These moments offer a refreshing break and a chance to appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

Lori's experience highlights the joy that can come from unexpected interactions with animals, reinforcing the value of respecting and protecting the diverse wildlife that surrounds us. After all, who wouldn't want their workday brightened by an unexpected visit from a friendly neighborhood deer?

Damjan