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Meet Dillie the Deer

When a three-day-old blind fawn was brought into veterinarian Melanie Butera’s emergency clinic in 2004, she feared the fragile creature wouldn’t survive. Since then, Dillie the deer has captured the world’s attention.

Melanie often makes Dillie her favorite spaghetti dish.
Credit: @Scott Goldsmith 2017

When a three-day-old blind fawn was brought into veterinarian Melanie Butera’s emergency clinic in 2004, she didn’t think the fragile creature would survive, let alone teach her a lesson in healing. Since then, the deer has become a part of Melanie’s family and has captured the world’s attention. Take a look inside Dillie’s home, and if you’d like to see more inspiring stories like this, check out All Creatures magazine.

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