Sarge, A 9-Year-Old German Shepherd, Lovingly Adopts Several Orphaned Fawns
Sarge, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, didn’t just “help” when an orphaned fawn showed up. He claimed the little deer like it was his job, his heart, his whole world.
His owner, Cheryl, was the one who brought Buckwheat into their life in the first place, and what followed was pure, weirdly beautiful chaos. Buckwheat curled up near Sarge, Sarge hovered like a bodyguard, and the yard turned into a real-life buddy movie starring a big shepherd and a tiny fawn who needed saving.
Then Cheryl had to face the hardest part, returning Buckwheat to the wild, and that’s when Sarge’s giant tenderness got tested.
A gentle soul by nature, Sarge has demonstrated a strong paternal instinct.
An orphaned fawn named Buckwheat holds a special place in Sarge's heart.
He seems to share a unique bond with Sarge, who, in turn, has embraced the role of protector with unwavering dedication.
Cheryl brought Buckwheat home as an orphan, and Sarge instantly decided he was the protector type, no questions asked.
Once Buckwheat and Sarge were spending days together, Cheryl realized the bond was so strong it would make the “wild” part hurt.
This is similar to a golden retriever dad stepping up for four rescue bunnies.
The sight of Sarge and Buckwheat together is a spectacle that warms the heart. Whether playing on the lawn or resting together, the bond between the large shepherd and the small fawn is palpable. Sarge behaves as a protective mother would, ever ready to ward off any potential threats to her adopted baby deer.
Sarge's story is a testament to the extraordinary bonds that can form between different species. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the capacity for love and nurture that animals possess and how they are capable of expressing it in the most unexpected ways.
As Buckwheat matured and gained strength, Cheryl (Sarge's owner) found herself needing to return him to the wild. This decision deeply affected the tender-hearted Sarge.
The thought of being separated from his adopted fawn, with whom he had shared countless cherished moments, was a difficult one for him to bear. But he knew he had to let go.
When Buckwheat matured and Cheryl had to return him, Sarge clearly felt the loss, even though he still kept showing up as a caregiver.
And somehow, after that heartbreak, Sarge didn’t get picky, he opened his big heart to every other orphaned creature Cheryl brought home.
Cheryl had initially thought that Sarge would never show the same level of gentleness toward other animals as he had with Buckwheat. However, Sarge's kindness surprised her once again.
His big heart seemed to have room for every orphaned creature that Cheryl brought home, swiftly stepping into his caregiver role with each one.
You're truly an exceptional dog. Humanity could learn much from your compassionate nature.
You have the heart of a nurturing mother, which is truly remarkable.
Buckwheat got his freedom, but Sarge never stopped loving like he was guarding family.
Wait until you see how Thor the abandoned baby deer begged for help and found a family.
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