Dillie the Deer: Love on Tiny Hooves | National Geographic

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In summer 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a blind, dying fawn named Dillie. Butera and her husband nursed Dillie to health. Now, Dillie—who snacks on lollipops and has her own bedroom in their house in Canal Fulton, Ohio—is a daily source of comfort and love to her adoptive family.
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All Comments (21)
  • RIP Dillie. 💜 You will be missed by millions of people! Rest easy, run and play on the other side of the rainbow bridge. 💕
  • @autry33
    "When animal people look at an animal, they see beyond the fur fins and feathers. Instead they see the beauty of creation." This captures my heart about 100%. You put words to the way I have always felt about animals. Thank you!
  • @EzioAuditore
    “Thats the only trick she knows” Id say walking up n down stairs is pretty impressive
  • I love how she has her own bedroom! It proves how much she cares for Dillie.
  • @squeakyfir
    She has her own bedroom, REALLY!?, that's cool
  • @white98cherokee
    70 Years old sitting here with happy tears in my eyes. Dillie you are a answered prayer for more than one who views this.
  • @NatGeo
    Watch: In 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a blind, dying fawn. Now, Dillie has become a source of love for her adoptive family.
  • @The1980Philip
    That deer navigates the house and yard pretty well for a blind one.
  • @HardRockMiner
    I think this deer is an angel that was sent to you when you needed each other most.
  • @yottoo.5037
    This is so beautiful. It made me smile. God bless Butera, her husband, and Dillie.
  • @ritalawson7020
    Love on tiny hooves , what a lovely friend , you are blessed indeed !!!
  • Figures how beautiful people like Melanie die young and get cancer while terrorists and murderers live to be in their 80s.  Melanie: You are truly what human beings should be.  If there were more people like you, I would have hope for humanity.  God bless you.
  • Bless you All for having compassion for each other... Dillie accepted you both for who you are, unconditionaly, and both of you accepted Dillie for who he/ she is, unconditionally...🌹🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞☺️☺️☺️♥️♥️♥️