Non Releasable White Tailed Deer for placement

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Contact Information
Contact kristin.layer-6416
Phone: 6316037845

Country: united states

Species: White Tailed Deer

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : off-site education animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Adult 9 y/o

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

WTD was being illegally kept in a backyard as a fawn and was placed in captivity by DEC. He is now 9 years old, very friendly, neutered. Facility is currently closing and he needs immediate placement.

Days in care: 9

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Can function normally without limitations.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Habituated, he is friendly and likes to be pet and be around his caretakers.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

a bit more stand-offish, but will approach if calm

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

He is a friendly, docile, neutered male deer, who has lived happily with both males and females in captivity. I have uploaded photos, but they are not showing on this listing- can provide photos and videos as needed.

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