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I don't even need a permit for all my pets

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We are down to one child at home (from six). Our youngest is developmentally delayed and will always be with us, so we keep downsizing. (HOORAY!) This summer we were blessed with a beautiful 1951 Mid-Century Modern rancher. We finished the basement and made a suite for our daughter, and we're on almost an acre at the trailhead to a forest preserve. My back patio tends to be a gathering place for the 'neighbors,' (my daughter calls them 'dinner' LOL) and when I sit out there, they're very friendly and want to come see if I have any 'offerings.' There were about a dozen on the patio when I took this photo, but I didn't want to move and scare them. This one's my favorite, and is not shy in the least. 

Deer on Patio

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Gail Robinson
William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT
CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Mimi, What do your kitties think of your guests?

Apr 10, 2016 04:27 AM
Mimi Foster

Oh, I have no kitties (or dogs), Gail. It's hard enough cleaning up after these guys 

Apr 10, 2016 04:29 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

That is a crew.  And obviously not intimidated at all.  Mark

Apr 10, 2016 05:03 AM
Mimi Foster

No, but in a herd, they can be a little intimidating, Don ;) 

Apr 10, 2016 05:09 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

You have really nice neighbors, Mimi!  I live close to the American River Parkway.  I often get critters who meander into the neighborhood.  However, I haven't seen deer anywhere but on the parkway, thus far.

Apr 10, 2016 05:40 AM
Mimi Foster

It's been a lot of fun, Myrl, to have them so tame and having their babies in our yard. Their 'residue,' however, is a little annoying ;)

Apr 10, 2016 11:59 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co. Notary Services, retired Realtor

Deer wander all through Minot ND Mimi Foster due to our river valley and many coolies in town. It's always fun to see them, an occassional moose, and many, many turkeys and geese.

Apr 10, 2016 05:41 AM
Mimi Foster

I love moose. Haven't seen any turkeys. I have a lot of grass and leaves, so they love to hang out. (See picture below)

Apr 10, 2016 12:00 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Does "Guess who is coming to dinner?" ring a bell? Can you reach out and pet them?

Apr 10, 2016 09:20 AM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Evelyn Johnston ~ they won't let us pet them, but they will allow this 

Feeding Deer

Apr 10, 2016 11:58 AM
Evelyn Johnston

That is awesome enough!

Apr 10, 2016 12:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Mimi- well, I love your patio guests!  When we lived in Leesburg, one of my greatest pleasures was standing at the window and watching the deer on the edge of the woods. 

Apr 10, 2016 12:16 PM
Mimi Foster

The day after we moved in, one of them had two babies in our yard. It was so exciting, and I have 'taken care of them' ever since, Kathy. But you have your own brand of wildlife where you live, and it's beautiful to see. 

Apr 10, 2016 01:05 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I like them at a distance. But far enough away to stay out of my garden and flowerbeds.

Apr 10, 2016 01:06 PM
Mimi Foster

Surprisingly, they haven't done much damage to the flowers. But oh, my word, the yard is big, and there is deer poop EVERYWHERE.

Apr 10, 2016 01:21 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Good morning Mimi.  Just some more fertilizer to make the grass grow.  

Apr 10, 2016 08:23 PM
Mimi Foster

Yes, hopefully that will be the case :)

Apr 11, 2016 03:29 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Mimi,  I would so love your neighbors.  I’d not mind cleaning up after them … much easier than the kind of crap other neighbors of the human variety we often have to deal with. 

Apr 11, 2016 12:31 AM
Mimi Foster

So true, Kathleen. But it's so hard to clean it up . . . the little pellets spray everywhere when there are a dozen out there most days. I kept up with it until winter, and now I'm sorry I stopped. LOL

Apr 11, 2016 03:34 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Our deer in the area stay clear because of our doggies.  However, at night they roam around and nibble at various plants - they know when the dogs are sleeping. :) I love them and applaud your attitude. I'm sure they make a few messes for you. Ha. 

Apr 11, 2016 02:04 AM
Mimi Foster

A few indeed, Debb :) Because of our lifestyle, we made a conscious decision not to get a dog when we moved in here. Us and the next door neighbor are probably the only two who don't have a dog, so we're the 'safe houses.' We leave the gate between the yards open so they can come and go at will LOL

Apr 11, 2016 03:38 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

We have around 18 deer and lots of babies in the neighborhood.  Even when my chocolate lab, Zeke, chases them out of the yard...they continue to return. 

Apr 11, 2016 03:53 AM
Mimi Foster

It is my understanding that, under normal conditions, they don't ever get more than a mile or so from where they were born, and they come back year after year to have babies where they were born. I guess if they're going to be such close neighbors, I better find out more about them. :)

Apr 11, 2016 03:58 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Awww...we used to have a family that visited us regularly when it rained...Mom and 2 fawns and called them Thunder, Lightning and Rain...nature's gifts !

Apr 11, 2016 09:07 PM
Mimi Foster

I have a book series called Thunder on the Mountain series, so I especially LOVE those names.

Apr 12, 2016 12:10 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hi Mimi -- although I live more of a city lifestyle than many who have commented, we still see deer out and about not that far away in the hills.  I am surprised to read that your guests don't disturb your garden --- they can be very adventurous eaters.  

Apr 12, 2016 12:01 AM
Mimi Foster

It was my first summer here, Michael, so I'm not counting on being spared for too long. ;)

Apr 12, 2016 12:11 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Mimi Foster How are you doing. I've been a little under the weather (had a cold) and have had to limit my AR time to about 15 minutes a day. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.

Thank you for the note.

And are you sure you don't need a permit for these pets? It seems harboring wild animals is against the law in most jurisdictions.

Bill Roberts

Apr 12, 2016 12:03 AM
Mimi Foster

Glad you're feeling better! 


Trust me. Cleaning up scat is not my idea of a good time 

Apr 12, 2016 12:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Mimi

What a great photo! What's for dinner, Mom? We're hungry!

Jeff

Apr 12, 2016 09:44 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Mims~I've had lots of visitors eat out of my hand, including birds at our new "ranch". It's quite exhilarating having them be this trusting, isn't it?? Oh, what humans could learn from nature. 

Apr 12, 2016 12:53 PM
Mimi Foster

Okay - I've been gone long enough that I don't know about the ranch. I'll have to check it out. Congratulations!

Apr 16, 2016 02:30 AM
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