When the villagers heard the dog barking, they thought it might be in trouble and ran to help it. The first thing they saw was a pack of stray dogs and a small child running away from them. They saw the animal barking and realized it wasn’t a puppy. It was actually a deer that lived in a nearby forest.
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Deer wrapped in a blanket locked in a cage
Concerned about this, local residents called WFFT, a wildlife rescue group, and asked for help.
Rescuers arrived immediately and took the fawn to a veterinary hospital. He won the hearts of the hospital staff from his arrival.
The vet thought she was only a few days old. They thought he was lost by his mother. When he was around street dogs, he barked because he felt threatened.
Muntjac deer are known for their barking when they find themselves near predators. The cute baby, who was named Cha Lao, wouldn’t have been able to live on his own much longer. He was too weak and small.
Providing Him With Life-Saving Care
At the hospital, Cha Lao was given a thorough medical examination and provided with specialist care, which was essential for his survival.
The staff wrapped him in a blanket and the adorable baby felt safe. They fed him with a bottle. After finishing his bottle, Cha Lao always licked his mouth. His caregivers were happy to see that he enjoyed drinking warm milk.Cha Lao felt much more relaxed and the hospital staff enjoyed pampering him with care. The lovely baby liked going on walks around the hospital and he happily explored his surroundings. At first, his legs were wobbly, and he needed to gain more strength.
WFFT shared that the brave baby deer continues to flourish in their care. They are overjoyed with the progress he has made so far and they are sure that he will soon make a complete recovery.
They plan to release Cha Lao back into the wild when they determine that he has gained enough strength and that he is ready. They will carefully choose the place where he won’t be threatened by humans.
We’re happy that the sweet deer was saved in time and that he is now in excellent hands.
