Pretty ladies and a little story

Spinner of Tales

This beautiful doe has been somewhat of a fixture around our place since she arrived injured at our home four years ago. When we first saw her the bone was protruding from her right leg, she laid near a blowdown for days getting only the food I brought to her. Long story short, you can see she recovered, gets around very well and has given birth to twin fawns the last three years.
Nature does have a way of taking care of its own at times. :clap

Meet "Hobbles" as my wife calls her.





Pretty lady in a snowburst

Hunter58

Very nice story, she sure looks healthy to me, thanks for sharing that. You did a great job on the Cardinal shots!

PGM

Love the story (and your kindness). And the cardinal shots are unique and beautiful. Love the snow and the lighting. Best, Pam

DsrtVW

Was the doe hit by a car or caught in a fence? hhmmm must not have to many mountian loins around your area

Really like the first Cardinal shot

Spinner of Tales

Was the doe hit by a car or caught in a fence? hhmmm must not have to many mountian loins around your area


Hard to say, this happened just after doe hunting season. She could have stepped in a hole, caught her hoof in a rock who knows.
At one point I thought about ending her suffering but when I saw how much determination to survive she had I chose to let it play out. Glad I did.
Yes before anyone asks I have been a lifetime hunter and fisherman so this type of thing was nothing new to me.

Spinner

fool4thecity

Cool story, Spinner! As a fellow hunter I applaud your compassion. It had to be a hard choice as to whether or not to end the suffering or hope for a good outcome. Happy it worked out. Around my home due to the exploding coyote population I don't think it would have gone as well for her here. Thanks for sharing your story! BTW, your images are always "eye candy," keep up the great work.