KoKo gets a visit

On Sunday, August 24, KoKo got a return visit from one of his biggest fans, MK. She first met KoKo last year when she was 4 years old and hasn't forgotten him, often reminding her Pappy about him and wondering how he might feel if someone laughed at him for being different than the rest of the herd. MK also helped feed the deer apples and corn, pumped water for them and was named "volunteer of the day".

Buddy

Buddy, photos by Jim Linton

Brenda and Jim Linton from Toronto were visitors recently. Here are two of my favourite photos taken by Jim, featuring the one and only Buddy. Buddy is keen to watch people at work and likes all things mechanical from cameras to backhoes.

Making hay while the sun doesn't shine

Allan with a barnful

Happy to report our barn is full of hay thanks to the hard work and generosity of Emerald Murphy, Bruce Burt, Don Murphy, Allan Park and Jane McDonald. In between rain storms, we managed to cut, bale and store about 360 square bales which are safely housed in the barn. We left the barn doors open shortly after the second batch of hay arrived, and when we went to close the doors we found George indulging in the fresh, sweet hay. Normal deer are not supposed to like being indoors, but George didn't seem to have a problem...what's new?

Bogert family visit

Cody feeds EGee, photo by Marion Bogert

On Friday afternoon, August 8, 2008 the Bogert family visited the Reserve to commune with their adopted deer: EGee, Spike and Bash. This family (three generations) continues to support the work of the Reserve and in return, the deer decided to give them the cast 2008 antlers of EGee and Spike. It was the first visit of Tasha to her four-legged adoptee, and she is convinced that her Bash is the most handsome of the herd. All agree that EGee is definitely one of the most friendly and he was happy to accept apples and carrots from Paige, Holly, Georgia and Cody. Spike is still a bit cautious about accepting food from human beings, but Cody had a good throw and made sure Spike got his share.

Many thanks to all the members of this generous family!