One of the big parts of living in the country is you’re bound to run into plenty of deer.
Although deer are harmless and adorable most of the time, they often mean different things to different people. For drivers, deer are bound to cause plenty of fear. For parents with gardens, deer are a nuisance because they eat all the leaves. But sometimes deer can be companion animals just like any others.
That was the case for one very special deer in a story out of Australia.
This little guy’s name is Rudie, and he was brought into a veterinary clinic when he was only two days old.
Although the folks who took him in aren’t sure of his origins, Rudie came in with an unfortunate disability. Although he was otherwise normal and healthy, he was missing one of his front legs. It took Rudie a little while to learn how to walk properly with such a different sense of balance, but he persevered. Visitors to the clinic would see the effort Rudie was putting in and were moved.
It wasn’t long before a loving family adopted Rudie as a “therapy deer”—and the rest is history!
Now, Rudie lives happily with a family in the country along with many other animal friends.
Other animals on the property include two dogs and a cat—and they all get along with Rudie famously. To further showcase all of their adventures, the family even made a special Instagram account, @rudiethereindeer, to allow people all over the world to see Rudie’s journey and recovery! Anyone who sees the account is sure to fall in love.
Not only is Rudie adorable, but his positivity and courage are also inspiring.
Although this story is more topical during the holiday season, Rudie’s story is one that applies all year round.
We have to face many hardships in life, some of which may seem insurmountable. The loss of a leg for a deer is generally a fatal injury. Fortunately, with a little bit of help and a lot of his own courage, Rudie was taken in by good Samaritans to make a swift recovery. After that, he was taken in yet again by a loving family. Through it all, it’s actually a direct result of Rudie’s hardships that he inspires so many people and has the internet fame that he has today!
Congratulations on your new family, Rudie!
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