http://www.twincities.com/localnews/...helter-killing
i apologize for not finding an article shrill enough in tone. take note that several laws were broken, that the policy is that deer like this are euthanized because they could carry disease.
deer are beautiful creatures. they also are in huge numbers, pose significant risks, and don't have the natural enemies they used to have to keep their numbers in check.
a fawn died. sad, but not too terribly sad. one less deer that can cause a car accident.
they wanted the deer kept safe? the shelter should have called and made arrangements immediately, they knew damn well they weren't supposed to have it there.
actually, the illinois family should have left it where it was from the get-go.