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THOR’S
STORY

Thor is a black-tailed deer who was born on May 18, 2020 in rural Oregon, and abandoned shortly afterwards. He got hungry and started crying for his mom, which caught the attention of the Rasmussens who live nearby.

After talking to a biologist it was determined he was indeed abandoned. His mother never came back, so Dawn became Deer Mom to Thor, caring for him including regular bottle feedings, brushing his fur, giving him nurturing, and teaching him to search for food that deer normally eat.

He is now spending more time away with the 28-member local deer herd and is an accepted member of the group. This includes being 100% self-sufficient in feeding himself on native deer foods. He still pops by to say hello to his foster mom Dawn from time to time.

Thor’s story is still unfolding as he grows up, so stay up to date with his activities by visiting his Facebook page or Instagram page.

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THE LIVES
OF DEER

Most deer live in a home range of about 1 square mile. Mama deer leave the herd when they are getting close to giving birth and spend the first 3 months alone with their babies after the fawn(s) are born. After 3 months, the deer start to come back together, and fawns begin to play. Typically, baby deer nurse from their mothers until 3-5 months old, but start eating plants fairly soon after being born. By watching their mothers, the babies learn to eat about anything that tastes good (called forage) that includes grasses, leaves from bushes and trees, flowers, acorns, seeds, and for humans, garden produce or flowers! Learn more

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Thor the Deer's story began in May 2020 when he was found just 1 day after being born.

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Thor vs Jeffy- it’s on!

Thor is on left to start
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1 years ago

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Do people know their left from their right?…. !! I don't think Thor won this round….(?)… if he indeed started out on the left, like his Momma said!….

“Stay away from my mom’s house!!”

I hope Jeffy doesn’t drive Thor away from home 😒 Thor isn’t interested in his sisters or lady cousins. But Jeffy doesn’t know that…and then there are the oats!

Unfortunately Jeffy pushed Thor back and up the hill. If Thor started on the left then he got his a$$ handed to him and poked on the way up. πŸ˜• Is everyone seeing the same video πŸ€” hope they’re ok.

Thor wins Stay safe and close to home. Love you. Hugs

If I kept up where Thor was, looks like Thor WINS, chases Jeffy off! You go Thor! πŸ₯°πŸ‘πŸ¦Œ

Y’all better watch again Thor is the one running away

Thor for the win!!! He's very protective of his mom!!!

Oh no I hate that! Makes me so sad that they battle it out like that.πŸ₯²πŸ₯²πŸ₯². I hope they are both ok

That was awesome go thor

This round goes to Thor

Why are they fighting, if the rut is over, there's no need to fight for a Doe.

Come on Thor. You’re the man of the house!

Looks like Thor for the win.

Unfortunately, looks like Jeffrey won this round.

Hard to watch!

Thor won. Lol

I only guessing, so please correct me if I’m wrong…
Is the “winner” the one who doesn’t run away?

That is crazy to watch!

Hope nobody got hurt!

Scuffle in The Dalles πŸ˜‚

Are Thor and Jeffy ok ? Hooray ! Thor won !

Incredible!❀️

Oh my, I wish Jeff would go back to his original land. This hurts my heart. When will this end?

Way to go Thor chase Jeff off you are the master

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This REALLY is a photo taken last year. Somehow, everything came together to make the PERFECT holiday photo.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THOR THE DEER! 🦌🦌🦌

This REALLY is a photo taken last year. Somehow, everything came together to make the PERFECT holiday photo.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THOR THE DEER! 🦌🦌🦌
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1 years ago

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Merry Christmas to you and Yours. Thank you for sharing Thor with us. Beautiful story of love for God’s Creation: man and animal!! ♥️🦌♥️🦌♥οΈπŸ¦ŒπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

So beautiful, you don’t know how happy I am that Thor is home. Merry Christmas to you

Beautiful! Have a healthy happy holiday precious Thor. I am so glad you are home.

Oh I love this! Thanks for all of your posts. I’ve really enjoyed learning about Thor. Seasons blessings to u πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜»

Beautiful.. Happy Holidays . I absolutely love your page and Thor ofcourse ❀️ Makes my day ❀️

OH WOW!!! HOW GLORIOUS!!!! <3 YOU SURE DO BLESS US BY SHARING THOR AND YOURSELF TO ALL OF US YOUR FANS OUT HERE…. πŸ˜‰ THANK YOU HON!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND ALL YOU LOVE AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. I THINK MOST OF THE WORLD COULD USE THAT BLESSING….. πŸ™‚ WHEW!!! <3

Absolutely beautiful and wishing Thor and you all a very Merry Christmas πŸŽπŸŽ„

That is the best for setting an appropriate holiday feeling. Thank you!!! ❀

Thor The Deer I just watched your story on Geobeats and loved it. Have you considered putting a collar on Thor? That way if hunters saw him they would be much less likely to leave him alone.

Oh how beautiful, I'm so happy he is home. I know he is a deer and has been doing deer things away from home but I'm a smothering type Mama and want to tuck in all critters, yes, I guess I'm nuts. 🦌❀️ I could never rehab wildlife they all would be in my barn by dark every night after release haha

Beautiful Love Thor Merry Christmas. Stay safe

Aww, this is a Beautiful picture of Thor posing in the snow! I am wishing you all and Thor a Happy and Merry Christmas! So Happy Thor is home and safe, I Pray he will stay home for a long time, be safe, and be with you all for Christmas! πŸ’–πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ¦Œ

Merry Christmas to you and your family and all your animals there

We love and been praying to come home!Thank goodness

Beautiful!!! Handsome Thor πŸ¦ŒπŸ‘β€πŸ˜Š Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas to you. Such a beautiful picture.

Absolutely beautiful!! πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ¦ŒπŸ¦Œ

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well and stay warm and safe from your friend in Oklahoma πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

So beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and Thor!!

Merry Christmas πŸŽ… thor 🦌❀️ an family Happiest of new yrs

Absolutely wonderful !

Just beautiful! So glad he's home now. Merry Christmas to you and your family and of course Thor.. πŸŽ„β›„

Merry Christmas to you guys! So glad Thor is safe!

Absolute gorgeous picture. So glad you came home for the holidays Thor. Merry Christmas! β›„οΈπŸŽ„πŸ¦Œ

Well merry Christmas and happy new year thor…

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