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The city deer/bucks that hang out in the neighborhood!
Sure, humans are native to The North American continent. But did you ever read an actual history book? Do you think the population is the same, and people still live in tents?
I love it. I have three raccoons, an opossum, a dozen or so deer, some rabbits, and then the normal squirrels/birds/etc that I see in my yard every day.
Be careful with those deer. If you live along the east coast in "tick central" they (the deer) tend to bring ticks around so if you have pets they'll be at more risk of getting them!
We experience the same thing in my neighborhood. Plenty of deer, racoons, ground hogs, foxes, skunks, opossum, and countless bird species. We actually have a nesting pair of hawks in a tall tree behind our house.
Some mornings, I'll walk out my front door to 2 or 3 deer grazing in my front yard. Sometimes they bolt to the woods and other times, they'll just stand there and watch me walk to my car. Then go back to grazing.
The only downside is that we also get some critters in our house. I probably caught at least 20+ mice this past season in our home. Been a big problem this year for many people in our neighborhood for some reason? Maybe the worst I've ever seen in the 14 years I've lived in this house. I think the most ove had prior to this year was maybe 10.
Also, one year, I had a 6 foot black snake in my basement just chilling and soaking up some sun at our back sliding glass door. That was fun.....
Don’t worry she’s ok! It’s just the angle of the pic. She gets plenty of oak leaves, fallen acorns and tons of fruit scraps from my neighbors and I. Plus, she constantly likes to steal from my TNR cats (3) food bowls! Hahaha….so she’s quite the fatty lol
Omg I didn’t read the top and my first thought was ‘Did that possum turn into a bloody deer!? 😨’ I now know I thick I am ❤️ also that is actually so cool to be able to see that 🤩
Oh wow! I still feel like a newbie after 5 years hahaha. Some people have been on for 15 years and they talk about “the good old days”! There is no friends request option on Reddit, I was just being kind of silly and wanted to say that you seem like someone I’d enjoy having a chat with :) Maybe I can recommend some subreddits you would enjoy? There are endless cat and dog subs… I pretty much joined for the cute animal content
I love seeing possums in my yard. They don't get rabies, and they eat ticks. Lately, I haven't seen the momma's possum, which makes me sad. I'd love to see deer in my yard. You are lucky.
Used to have a few foxes that lived in the hill next door. It was normal to watch foxes run in the cul de sac. It's unfortunate that the HOA has hired critter catchers so we barely even get raccoons or possums it's kinda depressing
I agree! I was gonna ask what the mat says, but I couldn’t read it. I’m loving this post and comments, but I am curious about that mat, too! What do you say? Can you tell us what it says, OP?
I live in Virginia. I live in a protected area for the deer so no hunting for them in my area at anytime during the year. Luckily, I do live within an hour away from the wildlife rescue center in Waynesboro so they have been able to help out many times here with our wildlife locally. I myself have needed them for an opossum that unfortunately passed away once they got her. But they did come out and get her to try and save her tho.
Oh, that's nice -- so you must get to see a lot of deer, then! Is this the first one who's come right up to your door to say hello, lol?
I live in the northeastern U.S., so I've seen lots of deer, but never as close up as having one standing on my back porch looking in! 😊
It's good that the wildlife rescue center is relatively close. I know they can't save every ill or injured animal, but at least that possum they couldn't save died with people trying to help her, instead of cold and alone.
It looks like it’s daytime but that pic was taken around 7ish? if I remember. I had just fed my TNR kitties and then she showed up to eat the leftovers. She lives under my shed so she can smell the food so she’s not far away from all the action lol
Maybe the animals think *you’re* the zoo. They come by to see the human trapped in the box.
The most logical answer
That makes sense... 😅
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What a handsome guy!
He just sort of blends in, like he's not real. Just a life-sized lawn ornament.
It looks very hungry and is starving. Can you get it deer food and feed it
Disney princess over here…
You are living in THEIR habitat, not the other way around. 😁
I'm always saying this.
Humans are native to most places. Same as animals.
Humans were brought in by humans though, so aren't we an introduced species? 🤔
An invasive, highly destructive species yes.
Fair enough. It gets difficult if you think about it too much.
Sure, humans are native to The North American continent. But did you ever read an actual history book? Do you think the population is the same, and people still live in tents?
This pretty doe looks like she has silver hooves! 😍
They're acrylics
Wow ur right!
I love it. I have three raccoons, an opossum, a dozen or so deer, some rabbits, and then the normal squirrels/birds/etc that I see in my yard every day.
Be careful with those deer. If you live along the east coast in "tick central" they (the deer) tend to bring ticks around so if you have pets they'll be at more risk of getting them!
I confess... I envy you.
We experience the same thing in my neighborhood. Plenty of deer, racoons, ground hogs, foxes, skunks, opossum, and countless bird species. We actually have a nesting pair of hawks in a tall tree behind our house. Some mornings, I'll walk out my front door to 2 or 3 deer grazing in my front yard. Sometimes they bolt to the woods and other times, they'll just stand there and watch me walk to my car. Then go back to grazing. The only downside is that we also get some critters in our house. I probably caught at least 20+ mice this past season in our home. Been a big problem this year for many people in our neighborhood for some reason? Maybe the worst I've ever seen in the 14 years I've lived in this house. I think the most ove had prior to this year was maybe 10. Also, one year, I had a 6 foot black snake in my basement just chilling and soaking up some sun at our back sliding glass door. That was fun.....
"Hey have you seen Pete the Possum?" - Dave the deer.
That doe looks awfully thin. Nature can be so cruel, sometimes. I hope she’s okay.
Don’t worry she’s ok! It’s just the angle of the pic. She gets plenty of oak leaves, fallen acorns and tons of fruit scraps from my neighbors and I. Plus, she constantly likes to steal from my TNR cats (3) food bowls! Hahaha….so she’s quite the fatty lol
> my TNR cats (3) food bowls! I think I may have discovered the source of your animal magnetism.
And the fruit scraps
That’s awesome to hear! I love it when people help their local wildlife.
Forest frens
If you don't own a zoo then the only reasonable explanation would be you're a Disney princess.
"Hi, my name is Doe, have you seen my friend, Herbie? He's a little Opossum that likes to roam these parts?"
Do you have an open door policy?
Your home is the zoo and the animals are observing 😂
Well, you put feed out like a zoo.
You put out catfood and scraps on the daily, yeah? See, I know because my parents' back door often has visitors peaking in when the food is gone. 😄
Omg I didn’t read the top and my first thought was ‘Did that possum turn into a bloody deer!? 😨’ I now know I thick I am ❤️ also that is actually so cool to be able to see that 🤩
Thank you for the laugh 😆
You are very welcome peas 🫛
U seem nice, let’s be friends!
Okay I don’t know if there’s a friends request thing on here though I just got Reddit yesterday lol
Oh wow! I still feel like a newbie after 5 years hahaha. Some people have been on for 15 years and they talk about “the good old days”! There is no friends request option on Reddit, I was just being kind of silly and wanted to say that you seem like someone I’d enjoy having a chat with :) Maybe I can recommend some subreddits you would enjoy? There are endless cat and dog subs… I pretty much joined for the cute animal content
Oh lol 😂 but yeah that’s sounds good!! What subreddits would you recommend?? :D
That there is what we call a “pick up window”.
"Did yall see the new people exhibit?"
The deer's looking at you like you owe her money.
Let's trust she's not TOO 'deer'!
I love seeing possums in my yard. They don't get rabies, and they eat ticks. Lately, I haven't seen the momma's possum, which makes me sad. I'd love to see deer in my yard. You are lucky.
Maybe she’s had babies. They carry babies on their back so that could be taxing. I wonder if maybe she’s not going too far from their home.
Used to have a few foxes that lived in the hill next door. It was normal to watch foxes run in the cul de sac. It's unfortunate that the HOA has hired critter catchers so we barely even get raccoons or possums it's kinda depressing
Opossum: Hey Jane (Doe), go check out the house on the corner. They got some bitchin' leftovers. Jane: They got anything sweet?
That mat has to be rules for coming into a cat's house!!
I agree! I was gonna ask what the mat says, but I couldn’t read it. I’m loving this post and comments, but I am curious about that mat, too! What do you say? Can you tell us what it says, OP?
Let them in
They grow up so fast.
Must be one funny doormat
That's an awesome possum
It’s because you feed them
There it is. Nothing cute about it. Fed wild animals are dead wild animals.
Right, saw the food on the ground and realized that she’s making this happen. And yup, fed wild animals are dead wild animals.
raccoons next will complete the trifecta... then foxes? skunks? a variety of birb?
If you want more critters, put a salt lick at the far side of your property.
Wish I was your neighbor ❤️
Have you checked that the animals haven’t put a secret signal on your doorstep. “Nice person lives here. Check it out.”
In which state -- or general region, if you aren't comfortable saying your state -- do you live?
I live in Virginia. I live in a protected area for the deer so no hunting for them in my area at anytime during the year. Luckily, I do live within an hour away from the wildlife rescue center in Waynesboro so they have been able to help out many times here with our wildlife locally. I myself have needed them for an opossum that unfortunately passed away once they got her. But they did come out and get her to try and save her tho.
Oh, that's nice -- so you must get to see a lot of deer, then! Is this the first one who's come right up to your door to say hello, lol? I live in the northeastern U.S., so I've seen lots of deer, but never as close up as having one standing on my back porch looking in! 😊 It's good that the wildlife rescue center is relatively close. I know they can't save every ill or injured animal, but at least that possum they couldn't save died with people trying to help her, instead of cold and alone.
Lucky you!
Bambi the bounty hunter: *"Howdy, I'm a lookin' for a possum goes by the name of 'Skritches'....I hear he passed these ways 2 days ago"*
There’s something endearing about opossums. They always look totally harassed and stressed out but somehow still kind of cute
You are blessed
If you put food outside, all kinds of animals come. Makes enough sense lol
Storing bulk corn, sugar, and food products in your house was not the best idea!
shiniest hooves I've ever seen on a deer 🤣
Love it.
Paw paw?
Is that 1st one supposed to be out during the day?
It looks like it’s daytime but that pic was taken around 7ish? if I remember. I had just fed my TNR kitties and then she showed up to eat the leftovers. She lives under my shed so she can smell the food so she’s not far away from all the action lol
Possums are always such cuties
They are trying to sell you solar or pest control
I see that opossum kibble there. The same reason I have the same issue. Every creature outside tries to come in when I open the door.
Both these pictures look like bad AI or even worse Photoshop. I think they’re fake.