Raccoon Is Completely Obsessed With Fawn Who Lost Mom

She told NBC 5 that Jasper is just like “that irritating little brother that you have to put up with, but you really don’t want to.” She laughed that Hope does her best to put up with him but isn’t as keen on him as Jasper is on her. “When he sees her he runs to her, jumps on her and she just deals with it.”

Hope isn’t the only friend Jasper has made. Tootsie the pup is also fond of the raccoon, the two playing together often. A video on Instagram shows the two enjoying a drink at the fountain, ending with a little hug session all thanks to Jasper.

Although adorable, Carrie laughed that Jasper sometimes acts like the small little brother you can’t get rid of and Hope just takes his outbursts of love like a champ

Carrie expects that she’ll have over 100 orphaned fawns under her care, most if not all of which would not have survived without Texas Fawn and Friends and Carrie’s dedication to her work. “It’s very rewarding,” she said. But each of us can play a part in helping fawns in need.

On their website they have a list of questions to ask oneself when coming across a young deer. The location of the fawn is very important. If the fawn is quietly resting and you happen to stumble upon it, the creature is probably fine and the mom will be back soon! Many people want to do the best for a cute animal, but the best thing you can do in this case is leave it alone and don’t bother it.

If the fawn is on or near a road, safely pick the fawn up and place it off the road, away from traffic. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks one to wear gloves and a facemask to protect the health of the fawn and to be sure to consider their own safety when walking near a road. The mother will find the fawn, so again, unless the baby is injured, the best thing you can do is leave it alone

Hope isn’t the only friend Jasper has made! Tootsie the pup is also a close confidant, taking part in adventures and fountain time

In the event that the mother has been hit (or perhaps the fawn is resting beside the mother off the side of a road), it’s likely orphaned and will need help.

Does the fawn appear hurt or distressed? Is it bleeding? Are there visibly broken bones? Are there flies on the fawn or is there an odor? Is the fawn wet or shivering? Is the fawn making noise? Crying out? Mouth slightly open and panting? Are its legs laying out to its side or tucked safely underneath its body? Are its eyes open?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, the fawn likely needs help. So how do you help? Start by keeping kids and pets away from the fawn to limit its distress and avoid causing more harm. Next, call the DNR, a veterinarian, or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for further guidance.

Many rescues and wildlife experts agree that if you come across a fawn, the best you can do for it is leave it alone. If it seems in imminent danger, call the experts

Simon Cowell, founder of the Wildlife Aid Foundation, states that “every year hundreds of young deer lose their lives because members of the public find a deer fawn that is on its own and appears to have been abandoned, and then they unwittingly interfere and cause infinitely more damage than if they had left the fawn alone.”

“Mother deer leave their young by themselves for long periods during the day and night, this is to prevent the fawn from becoming exhausted as it would if following its mother all day as she browses for food. The best thing you can do for this beautiful animal is to walk away as soon as possible.”

Spypoint makes a really good point on the other issue that follows interfering with a resting fawn: “Since most predators use their sense of smell to find food, a fawn, being scent-free, is difficult to find unless they trip over it. That’s why they feel comfortable leaving their fawns for short periods of time when danger approaches. The chance of being found is small.”

“Do you know what changes those chances? You, genius. You decided you wanted to take your family photo shoot today with this cute little spotted prop. Now you have it smelling like bacon grease, cigarettes, and sadness. Know what just got really easy for a coyote to find? That fawn that was perfectly scent-free two hours ago.” Great point and great writing style – much love.

We wish Hope and Jasper all the best and can’t wait to see more of their adventures going forward!

So, class, let’s remember the rule. If you find a fawn, 1) don’t touch it, 2) walk away, 3) call the experts if you’re concerned. Got that? Amazing!

We wish Hope and Jasper all the best and can’t wait to see more of their hilarious adventures. The future seems bright for these two and the rest of the fawns on the grounds of Carrie’s nonprofit. If you’d like to help support their cause, you can donate here or find more information here.

You can watch the full video here – beware, it’s super wholesome!

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