A heart-warming and irresistible story of the profound bond between a deer named Dillie and the veterinarian who saved her life. In 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received a dying fawn she called Dillie. She doubted the fawn would survive, but, with the help of Melanie and her family, Dillie was nursed back to health. The tenacious, mischievous and funny deer quickly became a member of the family, enriching their lives beyond measure. And when Melanie is diagnosed with cancer, the veterinarian who saved Dillie's life is in turn saved by the fawn's love.

When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own. What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship. Kate successfully raises Pippin to be an independent deer, and Pippin always returns from the forest to visit her best friend. With simple text and stunning photographs, Kate and Pippin, and their one-of-a-kind friendship, come to life in an irresistible way!

When Dillie accidentally stumbles across a young fawn lost in the forest and about to be caught by a pack of dogs, her quick thinking saves the baby deer’s life. She then undertakes the daunting task of reuniting the baby deer with its mother, something she finds is easier done with friends. Follow Dillie’s trail through the forest and meet her friends who help her and Baby Khloe along the way.

In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior, and training for cats, dogs, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments and behavior tips. The president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and former co-host of the weekly NPR show The Animal House, "Dr. Gary" brings a wealth of experience to essential veterinary questions, revealing basic first-aid techniques, when a trip to the vet is necessary, dietary recommendations, simple training techniques, necessary supplies, essential behavior cues, and much more.

(Children's picture book) Born blind and rejected by her mother, Dillie the Deer was saved by the kindness of another deer, the farmer, and a veterinarian. Dillie the moved into the doctor and her husband's home and hearts, quickly becoming a cherished member of their unusual family. She played in the yard with the other pets, swam in the pool, and slept in bed with her family. After winning a contest, Dillie became an international celebrity spreading joy and happiness to people all over the world. Beautifully told in stunning art by illustrator Marjorie Geist, Dillie's inspiring true story shows how her little life became a wondrous gift for the entire world, and how every life makes a difference.