Dillie the Deer: Love on Tiny Hooves | National Geographic
In summer 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a blind, dying fawn named Dillie. Butera and her husband nursed Dillie to health. Now, Dillie-who snacks on lollipops and has her own bedroom in their house in Canal Fulton, Ohio-is a daily source of comfort and love to her adoptive family.
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"When animal people look at an animal, they see beyond the fur fins and feathers. Instead they see the beauty of creation." This captures my heart about 100%. You put words to the way I have always felt about animals. Thank you!
Autry Welch i see jerky sausage steaks and burgers
+Zach I feel bad for you
Autry Welch id like nothing more than to "kill n grill" the filthy thing
Zach lol same
+Ben Watchman if a could dislike comments a would dislike yours
RIP Dillie. 💜 You will be missed by millions of people! Rest easy, run and play on the other side of the rainbow bridge. 💕
Aw. She passed away? So sad
RIP. We will all die and meet again. So see you later, good people.
@@pallavisreetambraparni6995 yeah
@@akashmondal3310Was shot with a fighter jet😔😔😔
@@akashmondal3310the attorney general made the order because of the threat to state security
“Thats the only trick she knows” Id say walking up n down stairs is pretty impressive
And opening doors on her own.
Not really considering some of the hills deer can climb out in the wild is crazy. They can jump ridiculously high as well. Most people would be very surprised to see where deer can go.
@@Machoke. No, what dillie is doing is really impressive incase you missed it, that Doe is BLIND!
@@juups86 its impressive that you wouldn't know she was blind by her movements.
that deer has a better room than me
Same!
ikr
I don't even have my own room so
@@jamiesonpetroski8545 : what does it prove ? Maybe, that some animals are luckier than some little boys. That's okay with me.
Mine too 😂
She has her own bedroom, REALLY!?, that's cool
the REALLY that's cool that is kinda funny made me laugh a bit lol.
Squeakyfir y
ikr?!?!? she can't get too cold or hot!!!!
that is cool
It's so adorable! I wanna sleep with her x3
I love how she has her own bedroom! It proves how much she cares for Dillie.
Watch: In 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a blind, dying fawn. Now, Dillie has become a source of love for her adoptive family.
очень мило
Beautiful...
Olyan kedves! Nagyon tetszik nekem!
Wonderful story....however making a wild animal a pet is a horrible idea. What happens when she comes into estrous to breed or when a buck finds her...do you keep her locked up?
Oh was in 2004 Kolstreahi
70 Years old sitting here with happy tears in my eyes. Dillie you are a answered prayer for more than one who views this.
RIP Cherokee princess
That deer navigates the house and yard pretty well for a blind one.
It’s blind v
The1980Philip she’s blind ?
alan marlow Uh yeah. Thats why they keep her as a pet. She cant survive in the wild.
The1980Philip all dear are blind they can't see color only shadows.
mohammed abuzaid Not true they can see,from a distance
Bruh what breed of dog is that
ThePositveNerd it's a deer not any breed of a dog.
ThePositveNerd forest pupper
honeyhotsauce meme went right over your head
ThePositveNerd you dumb bro? That's a freaking horse
lol
1:52 he said "look what I have" to a blind deer😂
The deer probably smelled it though.
A Better love story than Twilight!
fuck off.
Aaron Richards Or just someone FUCKING TIRED of people using that joke again and again even if it isn't exactly realted to the video/image/etc.
YES
Andrews Knott any love story is better than twilight 😂😂
Even the "Euronymous and Varg Vikernes" thing is a better love story than Twilight!
This is so beautiful. It made me smile. God bless Butera, her husband, and Dillie.
Deer are nice and gentle animals
@Diamondbolt 350 I sit with each one I take down and do the same. Thanking it for giving me its life to feed me and my folks. I always make sure there is no suffering
I don't want to kill the mood, but they, uh, do eat baby birds on ocassion. For the bones, mainly. But still, gotta love animals. They do what they have to to survive. It's a cruel place, the wild.
@Diamondbolt 350 I love deer with all of my heart and as long as NONE of their physical being (body) is wasted, I have no issue with it. I love cows, yet I still eat beef. This is not much different. Big hugz from Fukuoka Japan.
@@nuuuuuut that’s true but that doesn’t make me see them as terrible animals. It’s just the way things are.
@Diamondbolt 350 it’s great that you respect them before you take their life. Animal product is better quality when you respect the soul that provided to you
Figures how beautiful people like Melanie die young and get cancer while terrorists and murderers live to be in their 80s. Melanie: You are truly what human beings should be. If there were more people like you, I would have hope for humanity. God bless you.
I think everyone's born with the possiblity of love of doing good and some people stray far from what they were born to do, damaging their own soul in the process. And some people, like Melanie, hit the mark. They're good examples to the rest of us of what we should be doing. :)
blackice ru8
Do not forget. God is not mocked. The evil ones will get their just reward later.
You brought me to tears but you happiness and a smile back to see a deer have its own room perfect friend ship
@@donberry6079 No one brought God into this. Stop making up stuff to fit your proselytizing agenda.
I think this deer is an angel that was sent to you when you needed each other most.
What a beautiful story. God bless you two.
I had the same réflexion. It's a very touching story.
God bless you!! So very touching . . .
Bless you All for having compassion for each other... Dillie accepted you both for who you are, unconditionaly, and both of you accepted Dillie for who he/ she is, unconditionally...🌹🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞☺️☺️☺️♥️♥️♥️
I seriously love animals more than humans so this makes me so happy. I teared up. Sweet, sweet Dillie.
Your sentence does not make sense.
Revyi Cross She means she love animals more then humans humans are animals she hates that animal called human she love other animals except humans dumb ass
Was messing around jeez. However, her attitude is stupid.
It should not be in the house it should be in the freezer
that's a pretty scary thought.
What an amazing and beautiful video truly a miracle with these beautiful people that have amazing hearts.
I've been a deer hunter since I was around 9. And I'm 19 now. I've always hunted in season, and never for sport. It's for the sake of food. But watching this is just sweet. While hunting in a tree stand I've seen deer play around in the distance. These creatures are beautiful and loving. Makes me a little sad that I hunt. But the deer I've killed help feed my family year round. Weither it be for stew, taco meat, or jerky. So, I guess I'm just happy that some deer will remain safe from the dangers out there. Heh :,3
Everlywolf don’t even wanna hunt now 3rd time watching this video hah :/
I started to hunt when I was around 5 or 6
I started to hunt around 7 and 8
I have hunted for some time now. But I don't celebrate when I make a kill. Another living creature just gave it's life so that I can feed my family. I respect that by just setting quite & still before retrieving the game.
I hunt duck but not deer, I will gladly help sling a deer and be happy for the person who killed it, I support deer hunting but I know I do t have it in me.
Love on tiny hooves , what a lovely friend , you are blessed indeed !!!
Things like this make me cry ♡
What a beautiful story showing the best of human compassion for animals. Wonderful people they are for caring for the deer like that. Very funny when Dillie ate the lolly pop.
A blind, dying fawn arrived unexpectedly at veterinarian Melanie Butera’s door. With love and care, Melanie and her husband nursed Dillie back to health. Now, she’s become a member of the family and even has her own bedroom.
Claudia: You ever hear of a deer tick? That's how people get Lyme disease.
Bob Flendorg She was being cared for by a VETERINARIAN. They obviously cleaned her well, you idiot.
Simply one of the coolest stories I've heard. What an awesome gift for both the couple and the dear. People don't even know how to support others in a difficult time, but this dear not only knew how to do that, she knew how to receive it back. Great story.
💙💜🤍 this video. Such a great story and how not only they saved her -but the comfort she brought her human family. I live in a rural area where we have many deer that visit us daily. We have one special doe we named Anna. She is older, frail, and limps. I fear she probably won’t make it through the summer, but she still holds her own with the other deer. She is so gentle with us and will come to my garage every day around 430 for her snack. She lets everyone pet her, and will eat right out of your hand. She lays under my bathroom window in the flower bed at night and in the early mornings before she goes out to the woods for the day and then comes back for her snack. What amazing animals. 💜💚 🦌
The Dere is sooooooooooooooooooooo cute
I dedicated my name to deers! I really admired these gentle creature.
She’s a very big DILL! I ❤️❤️❤️ this story and this family! Lost my Standard poodle 4 years ago. I know how special they are. God Bless this family!
Tears of joy & love. Thank you ever so much for the inspiration & hope for mankind. God bless y'all. So thankful you shared part of y'alls life with us
Animals are amazing.
This IS so beautiful. About life and death really, and love :-) R.I.P Mrs Butera
Acts of kindness, words of beauty, need I say more 🥰
I look into my little dog's eyes and I see his soul. Beautiful, innocent and pure love.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Such a touching story!!
Beyond words! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND DILLIE! ♥️
Who wouldn t love this beautiful deer. I would love to have him. Deers are beautiful!!!
She's a beautiful girl. What a life. This is why I love animals so much.
Just about deer season! Whos ready?
Deer eating a lollipop ? WAAT???
They love sugar. ;)
Kotein lollipop
Thankyou for giving her love and a life. Thankyou for sharing.
You folks are so blessed. God will take note of your mercy and kindness to one of his creatures. God Bless you. Your tough looking husband really has a soft warm heart.
I've always wanted to have a deer as a pet, I just wish I had a garden big enough to be able to provide for one...
Holly Anne OMG me too
Ugh! Me too dude! I think it would be cute if it sleeps with me on my Bed...
that's why I plan on moving to Canada since it's legal there
+Y4123 wind the gneg(g
Deer eat woody browse acorns and grass
This is beautiful.........Thanks for sharing!
She is beautiful. What a gift. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for helping Dillie!
What a silly Dillie!
That’s so adorable that she ate a Lollipop! 😂😂😂🦌❤️
So precious!!
Not only beautifully written but done with a strong sense of compassion that bridges the gap between humans and the animals that share the planet. I am in awe of this...and the feelings you have show for this creature. God bless.
This is the best video. Two wonderful humans and one amazing little fawn that was able to grow to become a loving doe.
Congratulations on being awesome people.
Emocionante! Linda historia.
Amazing people And amazing animal! I wish all of our universe will be vulnerable to animals
What an incredibly beautiful story. So grateful for the miracle of this beautiful being and the gift she has bestowed on her caretakers.
Aww it looks like she's got 4 tiny high heals on lol
This is indeed an example of "true" unconditional love that lesser advanced species like man will never experience. Those that mock this video or the animal have never felt the joy of love, the support of a best friend or the inner connection of spirit. This is indeed an example of "true" unconditional love that most lesser advanced species like man would ever experience. Those that mock this video or the animal have never felt the joy of love, the support of a best friend or feeling of what being spiritual really means. This is indeed an example of "true" unconditional love that most lesser advanced species like man would ever experience. Those that mock this video or the animal have never felt the joy of love, the support of a best friend or feeling of what being spiritual really means. This is indeed an example of "true" unconditional love that most lesser advanced species like man would ever experience. Those that mock this video or the animal have never felt the joy of love, the support of a best friend or feeling of what being spiritual really means.
+Bill Di Stanisloa I love animals more than humans because of their purity, unconditional love and innate love and joy. Of course I'm vegan as I could never support the violence and torture to animals just like Dillie.
Oof last comment i felt this one
this is the most touching, heartwarming, tender story I have ever come across. Every life is a gift and every life has a purpose, and love beats death.
That is the safest one I've read. Thank you hon for taking her in. She is a doll..God bless you both. Terri
She is beautiful
These are what very good people look like. I wish everyone cared about life again. Too much violence in the world, too much death.
I'm crying. This is so beautiful. Every life is beautiful. I just can't with animal stories like these, animal stories just melt my heart is the most beautiful way and yet I always end up in tears.
Your words are pure truth love and love alone will save us all
Thank you for this... :) Truly. :) Many happy years to both you and Dillie! :)
Hey deer, hey, hey, stop bein' so cute. ~
God bless your kindness and thanks for showing us all how loving deer are and how awesomely caring you are!
How very, very beautiful. I pray for your recovery, and her sight. What patient, kind, gentle, and loving father and mother she has.
Beautiful story. I'm so happy for y'all.
so sweet!
She's such a beautiful creature! What a wonderful story and thanks so much for sharing! This is another story that goes to prove how Powerful Love is. If only more people could learn to live a path of Love instead of fear, we could change the world!
Beautiful story! Very heart felt and I was even sad, but in a good way if that makes sense. You both are wonderful people for taking care of her and loving her as you do! The world needs more people just like you two! TAKE CARE, ALL OF YOU!
beautiful
i love these kinds of stories
Beautiful, hopefully one day we will understand and appreciate the important role that animals play in our lives. Often they are our greatest teachers.
I salute you.. You saved a life. And she is very happy you both. 💐
Pease save animals and trees. Please save our planet EARTH.
Jones When does saving animals mean killing them.
Hunters do more for wildlife conservation than the hippies do.
Oisín Mac Cumhaill saving them by killing them means if they are suffering from a previous hunter or when an animal attacked them u put them down so they don’t have to go through the pain from their previous injury
Oisín Mac Cumhaill saving them by killing them means if they are suffering from a previous hunter or when an animal attacked them u put them down so they don’t have to go through the pain from their previous injury and u would know if ur a hunter like me or if u actually understood how life works
Oisín Mac Cumhaill saving them by killing them. Let’s see. If we didn’t kill deer they would overpopulate reaching their carrying capacity and eventually slowly die. As for any other animal.
I want a deer that eats suckers!! I can't for the life of me go deer hunting anymore i just love animals
So glad you had the experience of this adorable creature. Animals can be so comforting and healing.
What a beautiful story. I'm glad she has this wonderful source of comfort.
ellen needs to see this. I'm about to start a campaign or something. the world needs to know about beautiful stories like this.
awesome!
Every time this article comes across my feed It always warms my heart to see it
A tearjerker of a story!!! Beautifully written words.
Her room is just too cute!!!!
after watching this I don't even think I can kill a deer anymore
I could never bring myself to kill any creature, they're also deserving of life and have feelings just like us. Don't kill them!
JackIplierBros 720 It definitely allows us to see into their hearts and souls, which is quite beautiful.
Euel Hensley I have not ever eaten a deer in my life and i love them
Euel Hensley I can
Chlorox Bleach same lol I go hunting every season and it's really fun. I got to help my God father's friend gut and skin his deer last year. It was really fun.
What an amazing story , thanks for saving her and for sharing this amazing story
i am crying so bad right now that is so precious i really just hope dilly has a good life and enjoys tge kind family that adopted her
Shouldn't let that thing wonder around the forrest
Not allowed to hunt deer in most places in the US, hunters probably aren't allowed to hunt there neither.
It's sad so many people look down on animal life like us humans are superior. God created these animals as he did us I'd say humans have done far more damage to the world than the animals have.
i dont belive in god, but i do believe animals are equal, if not greater than humans.
Tony Eaton Humans are mammals. Deers are mammals. Mammals are animals. Humans are predators that have forced their way into the top of the food chain, and they reap the benefit. If God exist and created us, he seem to be a sadistic douchebag who enjoys destroying the balance of the nature.
+chistine lane Absolutely greater in number. Humans are only about 7.3 billion.
MrBrannfjell pretty much
Forcing Google+ Makes Me Feel Better About the Spying what?
This is AMAZING!!! What an inspirational and beautiful story. I just purchased this book. So happy to know there are people like this in our country.
what a beautiful story...thank you for sharing this wonderful show of compassion :)
I love deer
1:48 :P
+Nightpony inRface Dillie's Derp face.
Beautiful story. I love to watch Dillie nightly on the Dillie cam. She's a blessing to so many, as is her family who shares Delightful Dillie! Ü
deer are beautiful majestic creatures.
my only question is where it poops at? is it trained to go outside/use a box? Or does it just drop a duce wherever it wants lol? honest question.
DID HE SAY LOOK WHAT I GOT AN SHES BLIND????? @1:50
well, blind doesn''t always mean "Cant see anything at all". Some see differences in light and dark. Some can see shapes with no definition, etc...
You cannot watch this without shedding a tear! How so very beautiful!
Beautiful. They are such beautiful loving creatures full of curiosity. I too have had a fawn enter my life and helped me reassess what is important in life. They are so special.