I don't know about the habits of deer, but I do know a lot about cats. This cat is grooming the deer, so to the cat this deer is recognized as part of the cat's social group/family. And it does look like the deer is grooming the cat. It's totally amazing how different species can get along. We have a TNR cat - Missy- in our backyard who graciously allows squirrels to eat catfood out of her bowl. Missy will sit about a foot away, and never bother the squirrels. I'm sure it's because Missy knows I will never let her go hungry, so it's okay to share her food. And I, too, LOVE these kinds of pictures!

I love this so much!!

Lovely pictures, lovely story. And I just used the Hendrix quote in my sermon on Sunday.

That made my day!

I wish I could post a picture on here, but I rehab wildlife and every year my rottie mix dog "babysits" the fawns until they are old enough to join the group.

That made me smile. Thanks!

What beautiful pictures!  This really made my day! ( :

Never thought I would see myself saying (or typing) this but . . that is genuinely precious.  Ugh.  (O;

It is though.

Ms. Silverstone, my wife and I l-o-v-e Blast from the Past, btw.  Best wishes.