Just wanted to personally thank everyone for looking out for her and being sweet to her,” the resident who bottle fed her posted via Facebook.

No matter the species, it’s unwise to come between a baby and its mama. Humans and animals alike are protective by nature of their young and will do anything within their power to keep them from harm.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is advising residents that it is illegal to keep deer as pets and unwise to try to tame deer.