Teeny Tiny Deer--he is the cutest thing!

[spicedogs]

This entry is dedicated to cdsdame , who is one of the biggest fan of tiny animals.




This tiny deer was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother
was killed by a car. Little Rupert, who is so small he can fit in an adult's hand, was born
after vets failed in their battle to save his mother.





At just 6 inches tall and weighing just over 1 pound, he is now in an incubator
in the intensive care unit at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire, 
England. He has only recently opened his eyes.




Les Stocker, founder of Tiggywinkles, said that "Rupert's mother had very severe injuries.
We brought him out and got him breathing and then he went into an incubator on oxygen."
He is now being fed by a tube.





Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator





Rupert pulls a striking pose for the camera.



Staff are optimistic that Rupert, who is now five days old, will make a full recovery.
Deer are very, very tricky, but this one has spirit. He's an extremely feisty
little guy and quite pushy, Mr Stocker said.






Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks

Comments

[boheme06.livejournal.com]

AWWW HE IS SO ADORABLE!!!!! I'm happy they were able to save him. His story is very 21st century Bambi. Someone find him a Thumper!

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

I never thought of as the 21st Century Bamby, but you've got a point.

[miss-sophia.livejournal.com]

So cute! Reminds me of Junkdog.

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

Aw, I think he strikes a resemblance as well.

[galileah-galile.livejournal.com]

How sweet is that!?!??!

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

Isn't it a great story?

How have you been? Haven't seen you much around here.

[greyrider.livejournal.com]

I love the uplifting stories you post.

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I love great animal stories.

[cdsdame.livejournal.com]

Thank you Edith! I hope he makes it! That has to be the cutest thing I've EVER seen! Just as cute as my ponies!

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

He just stole my heart. I wonder how tall he will be.

[katje0711.livejournal.com]

He is too cute! Won't he grow to normal size?

[spicedogs.livejournal.com]

He is a muntjac deer. They don't grow to the size of the regular deer.

[katje0711.livejournal.com]

Ohhh. Okay.