Chardonnay, the Deer
This is my deer. We named her Chardonnay because she was found, only a day old, in the Chardonnay Vineyards of Fetzer Wines which was a couple of miles from our home. Her mother was unfortunately killed by some dogs. My husband at the time brought her home and we raised her up. My dog Esther became her mother and did everything for her that a good mother should. We bottle fed her goat's milk for four months then moved her onto some grain and hay. She thrived!! She was our constant sidekick. She went on walks with us and the dogs, kicking and squealing the whole way. We lived in the woods so no need for leashes. When we ate outside in the summer she would lie down beside the table with us. When we had company and campfires outside she was with us. And, yes, she did come in the house to say hi all the time. She was potty trained and never ever went in the house. She was just the bestest friend you could ever ask for. So sweet and loving. She did survive the 2012 forest fire, which wa...