Raccoon Forms Sweetest Friendship With Deer Who Lost Her Mom

Her name is Hope. She, too, lost her mother as a youngster. But Jasper makes sure she never feels alone.

“Jasper just loves her,” Long said. “When he sees her, he runs to lick and love on her. It’s just the cutest thing.”

Here’s video of Jasper and Hope’s sweet friendship in action:https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/izo2fpRB-VHt1xBmS.html

Jasper and hope have it good. And it’s all on their own terms.

“He sees her every day,” Long said. “In the evening, she comes and lays next to him. They’ve got a cool relationship going on.”

This year, Long is expecting to have over 100 orphaned fawns under her care, all of whom would likely not survive if not for the dedication and work of Texas Fawn And Friends. But there, their lives aren’t merely saved — they’re given a chance to thrive.

Long wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It’s very rewarding work,” she said.