Save Bambi

[ponto]

Facing the threat that he would lose his beloved family pet, a man in Orangeburg reached out for community support to save Bambi, his 5 1/2-year-old buck, from being taken from him.

With the possibility Bambi and Bambi's live in girlfriend would be taken from him and kicked to the curb, the Orangeburg resident is seeking community support.

He started a petition, which now has about 2,001 signatures on it, and said he was going to fight for the right to keep his deer.

More information

Link #1 (http://www.maysville-online.com/articles/2007/01/25/local_news/2966deer.txt)

Link #2 (http://www.maysville-online.com/articles/2007/01/30/local_news/2946deer.txt)

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[acoolmom777]

Isn't that zoned for animals???

[ponto]

Kentucky has laws about captured wild animals to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth.

KRS 150.280 authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations relating to propagating and holding of wildlife.

KRS 150.730 authorizes the department to issue or deny permits to hold captive cervids.

KRS 150.735 authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the expansion of captive cervid facilities and the transfer of permits.

Read More (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/301/002/083.htm)

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[kcredden]

I personally believe they should grandfather in Bambi, and his doe. But also have a vet certified that both are safe, and clean. And then give each annual checkups. They can't help the circumstances of their lives, and that doesn't mean they should be euthinized mearly because of some laws. Besides after 5 years, they've proven to be no threat, and even in captivity, cervines don't live long. I've heard about 12 - 15 years but I can't prove it.

It's obvious from just the photos, that both are too tame to be released in the wild. I personally wish I could be so blessed with being friends with cervines myself. But I could never bring myself to pen them in, as Bambi and his doe is.

- Kc

[Bengals_Mama]

Personally, I think they need to be more worried about people who own dangerous animals like mean dogs, or big snakes. As long as the deer are Vet checked, and have a safe, suitable environment for them.. it sould not be a problem. Anyway, couldn't the law officials there be more worried about crime there? Why are they even wasting their time on this? I am so sick of this zoning crap, who are we to tell soneone what they can own, and what they can do with their land? Thank God Adams County over here hasn't come that far!

[kcredden]

Agreed, Bengal's, agreed. I've seen tame/pet deer on appraisals I've done (and no I won't tell where they are) and they're always friendly, and safe. Now some dogs (shiver) I've met a few I wouldn't get on the property! and yes, I've seen a few big snakes. I have no real fear of snakes, but lets face it. I wouldn't trust them. Better to deal with really dangerious animals like "pet" tigers, and lions, and leave tame deer alone.

Personally, I think they need to be more worried about people who own dangerous animals like mean dogs, or big snakes. As long as the deer are Vet checked, and have a safe, suitable environment for them.. it sould not be a problem

[spike91]

I know Bobby Henderson personnally and he's a fighter and he will fight this through til the end....."BETTER LAY DOWN" HillDwellers forever

[snowtiger]

I don't care what the law says!!! There is a thing such as love and compassion. I had to keep a wild rabbit that I had saved. I'm just lucky that he's little enough to keep him in the house and nobody else knows about him. I'm for him!! I'll help him as long as he's taking care of them!!

[Shrek]

Born Free, in a cage, safe from nature? Set Bambi free.

[snowtiger]

Where is the petition, I couldn't find his phone number.

[snowtiger]

Tell Thumper that. I TRIED to get him to GO FREE a MILLION times. He likes his treats, his litterbox, and his heat/cold vent in the floor. He doesn't WANT to be free.

[Shrek]

Tell Thumper that. I TRIED to get him to GO FREE a MILLION times. He likes his treats, his litterbox, and his heat/cold vent in the floor. He doesn't WANT to be free.

Treat me like that and I would never leave....

[snowtiger]

BWHAHAHAHAHAH. I also rub his belly, maybe that's why he won't leave, BWAHAHAHAH

[Foxy]

While I think that there needs to be strict laws on owning any exotic "pet" I also think that since he was inspected a while ago and told he was "A-OK" Then he should be left alone. This deer is already full grown, he will not become a "man-eater" like a tiger, lion, or other exotic. He was not traded on a black market, therefore he should be left where he is. He could never survive on his own, he would literally walk up to a hunter and look at him for food, not a bullet.
As an animal rehabber and a person that has worked with exotics, I understand the dangers involved. Like I said this guy was inspected and told he is all clear. I don't know if the doe was there then, she would be another story. But he is safer where he is than turned loose.

****Gee wonder who said to let him go?? Shrek you know??? LOL ***

[Gemini]

Born Free, in a cage, safe from nature? Set Bambi free.

Agreed...I understand rehabilitating a wild animal. I also understand that people get attached to animals they rehabilitate. You have to think about what is best for the animal and understand the free spirit they possess before you begin to rehabilitate a wild animal. Animals are born free for a reason, they already possess the tools to survive. So who are we to take that away from them? Now you must understand where the Feds are coming from. Several of these "wild life rescues" have been busted for selling the babies born into captivity to the general public. That's not right no matter how you look at it. I say "nurse the animal(s) back to health, and then set it free where it was intended to be". If this had been done when Bambi was little his future wouldn't be at risk today. He is at risk now of loosing his home and if set free, walking up to a hunter looking for food. How good it must feel, to now be the cause of an innocent animals sure death.

[Sofa King]

mmmm am I the only one thinking.......................... Venison?

[snowtiger]

Does anyone know if he still needs signatures, and if so, where can you sign it at??

[Bengals_Mama]

If this guy isn't able to keep the deer, I'm sure I could find a good home for them. There's plenty of room out here, and people who would rather have a pet deer than some stinky goat or cow!

[evilmonkey]

I think that he should be allowed to keep both of them.The reason being that even more so that now that they are fully tame, the first hunting season that a hunter that did not known the story behind bambi he would shot first then wonder why the deer was coming toward him.It makes me mad that they came in and gave him the all clear, then turned around and are tring to screw him over now.When I was young about 5 or 6 a coworker of my dad's had a couple of squrills they were still very young when I saw them but they were already tame enough for a child of the age I was to play with.If my memory serve me well they would run across my shoulders, climb in and out of my shirt.The point of that story is that just because they are not what most people call normal everyday pet like cats or dogs even snakes and ferrits most of the time people think that if it is not what the they call normal it is completly wrong for anyone to have the pet that make them happy they should be allowed to in most cases but animals that when full grown are a danger to the people should be left in the wild or in places were they can be seen safely watched, like the zoo or wildlife presevre where people that known what they can do, watch people and animals in a safe well mantained envoirment were both can be keeped at a safe distance from each other.

:Banane36: in other words they just need to leave him alone he's not hurting the deer or anyone around him so just back off :Banane36:

[cobra575]

bobby is a close friend of mine and is a very outstanding guy . he would never let anything happen to bambi. myself i think that conservation officer needs to worry about pouchers and spot lighters etc. that bambi is a special deer not only to bobby and his family but to my childeren and every body elses too! bob givem **** and don't lay down for no one ! good luck and remember you got the whole communitee behind you to do what ever it takes and what ever you need !!

[snowtiger]

DOES HE STILL NEED SIGNATURES??????

[custom15]

Bobbis is a good man that would do anthing for anybody.The game warden needs to just let it be.He is willing to comply with all things to keep bambi.I was wondering if old man Duke had all the pemits to have the wildlife he had?Back out!

[F_Farkell]

Bobbis is a good man that would do anthing for anybody.The game warden needs to just let it be.He is willing to comply with all things to keep bambi.I was wondering if old man Duke had all the pemits to have the wildlife he had?Back out!

As to your query of old man Duke.

Yes ,Mr Andy Duke had all permits and exotic licenses to not only keep but to obtain wildlife.

Please do not cast aspersions at the dead.
He was a fine man.

[ponto]

Bobby Henderson is scheduled to appear in Mason County District Court Feb. 14 for the citation.

Let's hope Bobby gets a nice Valentines Day decision.

I wonder if Bambi is giving his doe a present? Chocolate or edible flowers..........

[bikerwannabe]

I pray to God that Mr. Henderson gets to keep the deer and gets what papers he needs and anything else he needs to keep the deer safe. I love to eat deer meat as well as the next deer hunter does but when you raise them from a baby to an adult they become part of the family. They are pets not just a meal to eat. If a person is willing to do all the right things to maintain what it takes to keep the deer legally then I feel they should let him do it. Would you want someone to come and take your pet away from you? I know I wouldn't and I would do all I could to be able to keep them. If he was hiding it that would be a different story but he hasn't hidden anything. So my family and I pray that you get to keep the deer and continue to enjoy them as pets without anymore problems. Good Luck!

[Foxy]

Anyone know what happened in court today?

[ponto]

Henderson pleaded guilty to three of the four charges, with the 4th charge being dismissed, he was fined $100 plus court costs.

Bambi can stay but the doe gotta go.....................

[F_Farkell]

Sounds like a plan. No way to make a baby Bambi.
The doe will be fine in the wild.
Does travel in groups

[snowtiger]

Why does he have to let the doe go?? How long has he had her?

[ponto]

Why does he have to let the doe go??


The world is a funny place, and funniest of all are the creatures who walk about upright on two legs, believing that they run the place......................

Wouldn't it be great if they turn the doe loose and it stands on the other side of the fence for the rest of its life......................

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[Chuck]

The world is a funny place, and funniest of all are the creatures who walk about upright on two legs, believing that they run the place......................

Wouldn't it be great if they turn the doe loose and it stands on the other side of the fence for the rest of its life......................
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There are pro's and con's both ways with that statement my friend. I think ownership of animals in general is wrong, wild (exotic) or not. This is why you find me not owning pets.

If they turn it loose and it stands forever it would be a choice of the animals and not ownership. However it's choice would be made based on previous ownership. This doe would not survive in the wild. It would not run with a pack of does in the wild. It would really have no idea what to do except was was said earlier: "The deer would walk up to the 1st hunter it seen for food and become food."

My opinion:
Basically a law has forced the courts in to make a bad choice. There hands tied. The owner should have taken the additional steps to better prepare for this. Of course hind sight is always better than foresight. It is a shame in that the family loves this animal and must make a sacrifice that will affect them for years.