I have just seen a family of Deer. One of them had a bad limp. Should I call the RSPCA or let nature be?

Question

While walking the dog just now, out side Brighton UK, I came across a family of 5 Deer. One of them had a limp and couldn't keep up with the others, to well. Should I call the RSPCA or let nature run it's course?

Answer 1

I see hundreds of them being up in the Highlands of Scotland, and most end up dead on the roads! If it looks quite bad then you should call the RSPCA and see what they can do.

Answer 2

Never try to help the deer by yourself...it has sharp hooves that could slice you up. Call the local authorities and tell them what you saw. Yes, sadly nature will take care of the weak ones...

Answer 3

If I could locate the deer again I would call the rspca it may be a mother and unable to look after its young

Answer 4

You should really call the RSPCA because the deer is now more vunerable to attack.

Answer 5

i think it would be best to report it to the rspca or another local organisation that deal with the local wildlife so that they can record and take measure to ensure there welfare

Answer 6

Do what you thing is right, if you call they will make the choice if something will be done about the deer or not. If the call is not made then the deer will most likely end up dead somewhere.

Answer 7

you can call the RSPCA and let them knoew abot the situation.

Answer 8

Unless they launch helicopters to the GPS coordinates that you provide them the instant you call, the chances of them locating the deer seem slim. I don't know about the UK but here in the US there is no shortage of deer such that any extraordinary efforts to save one is a waste. Nonetheless it happens anyways.

Answer 9

yuo should call the RSPCA

Answer 10

Ring the RSPCA it may be something simple that can soon be fixed, or if it is anything serious they can alleviate the animals suffering.

Answer 11

depends how bad the limp was. if the deer could run, sprint, or jump just a little slower than the family, but can still keep up(like if they were like 15 yards apart), then let nature be. But, if it could barely keep up (20 yards or more) and looked in pain, then call and have it put to sleep. It's the humane thing to do.