F A L L O W D E E R R E S E R V E, Florida, ON Canada

Fundraiser on May 24, 2009 nets over $700!

Thanks to the hard planning and organizing work of Wendy Workman and donation of time by

Cheryl Hiebert -- Intuitive Reiki Sessions, Chakra Clearing and Balancing

Susie Ralph --Tarot Card Readings

Erin Wight-- Animal Communication, Intuitive Reading or Chakra Reading

over $700 was raised in one sunny day in the country. Everyone enjoyed an excellent lunch as well as a tour of the reserve. Many thanks to everyone who participated.

February 2009

Annual General Meeting was held in Kingston, Ontario on February 18, 2009.

January 2009
Snow, ice, cold weather, but the eleven remaining fallow deer bucks are doing well thanks to a donation of 50lbs of carrots from Annie and Derek, a huge box of apples from Sam and Terry, and fresh hay donated by Bruce Burt and Emerald Murphy. We purchase corn, oats, barley as well as salt and mineral licks from the money donated to the reserve, and all this food gives the deer energy to withstand the cold and to continue to thrive.Kudos for deer keeper Allan Park who has increased his vigilance since the events of November, checking on the deer's welfare two or three times daily at different times in all kinds of weather.

November 5 - November 23, 2008
November was not a great month for the Fallow Deer Reserve. We lost two deer, Ty and Dandy, after the fence was cut by unknown persons for unknown reasons in the late evening or early morning of November 5-6. It was the middle of gun hunting season for deer. Six deer were on the loose. You may know that fallow deer cannot survive Canadian winters. They are native to Mediterranean Europe.

By November 23, Allan Park, Don Murphy, Wendy Workman and Mike Ivanic (the bow hunter) were able to get four deer back to the safety of the Reserve (George, Moki, EGee and Gulliver). George holds the record for travelling the farthest from the Reserve. He was discovered by hunters north of Sydenham about 18 kilometres (10 miles) from home.

On November 10 Ty was hit with tranquilizers by the animal control officer and died suddenly in the trailer of capture myopathy on his way back to the Reserve.

On November 23 Dandy was shot by hunters on Empey Road off McConnell Road, and only his head, antlers and hide were recovered. He was found by Don Murphy, President of the Fallow Deer Reserve and his dog, Jenna.

Many kind people including hunters reported sightings of the deer, brought food to the volunteers and helped us keep our spirits high.We are very grateful to everyone who helped in so many ways.

Our History

On October 1, 2005, it came to the attention of Don Murphy and Wendy Workman of Wilton that a farmer in the community, whose health was failing, could no longer maintain adequate care for over 100 Fallow Deer on his farm near Odessa. The deer were being destroyed by canned hunt. After witnessing this, Wendy and Don stepped in and spoke to the farmer about alternatives. Within 24 hours, they had adopted 109 Fallow Deer with the help of an anonymous sponsor who donated $4000 to purchase the herd. Don and Wendy turned the farm into a Reserve, to allow the animals to live out their natural lives without harm. The farmer agreed to keep the deer on his property until our small group could find an established sanctuary for them.

Since Fallow Deer are native to Europe, not to Canada, they cannot be released into the wild and must be kept in captivity as they cannot survive Canadian winter.

A group of volunteers joined Don and Wendy and helped with the testing of the herd and transporting the does and fawns to Omega Park in Quebec on April 23, 2006. Then when land was found, a major fencing project at the Florida Road site began enclosing 10 acres with 8 foot fencing. Thanks to Don Murphy (design), Emerald Murphy (heavy equipment), Bernie Sagriff (drilling), Chadwick Engineering (welding), Lennox Snow Fence Ltd and Loyalist Township and The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston, it was completed in time to move the "unwanted" bucks from the old farm to the new reserve on May 26, 2007.

The present herd consists of 11 male fallow deer who are cared for and who have sanctuary on land owned by Jane McDonald and Allan Park and are enjoying life in Florida, Ontario in the City of Kingston, in a permanent, natural setting. Two deer died after unknown people cut the fence and released six deer in November 2008. Four were rescued once again. The remaining bucks are very healthy and doing extremely well.

The Fallow Deer Committee

Don Murphy, President
Wendy Workman, Secretary
Jane McDonald, Treasurer
Allan Park, Head Deer-keeper

Board Members: Lorraine Alderman,
Monique Cloutier, Aida Sulcs

Veterinary Advisor:
Dr. Brian Willows
Thousand Islands Veterinary Services, Gananoque

Mailing address:
Fallow Deer Reserve
c/o 204 Simmons Road, RR2
Odessa, ON K0H 2H0
(613) 386-3673

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Please no dogs

Because dogs do bother the deer and increase their stress levels, we ask that you leave your dog(s) at home.

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Fallow Deer Reserve is registered as a charity in Canada because it benefits the community by preventing cruelty to animals through the operation of a safe, permanent and natural shelter
for the lifetime of rescued fallow deer who are not native to Canada and cannot survive Canadian winter without hay and water.

We do not buy, sell or breed animals.

Each buck is treated as an individual, but not as a pet.
Each animal has his own name because he has his own personality.

To plan a visit, please telephone (613) 386-3673
or email us.
Thanks!

Our 8 foot fencing (enclosing 10 acres) was made possible by assistance from Loyalist Township, the Community Foundation of Greater Kingston, Don and Emerald Murphy, Lennox Snow Fence Ltd., Chadwick Engineering, Bernie Sagriff and many hard-working volunteers.

BUCK LEVEL:

For a donation of $100 or more, you become the official sponsor of one of the bucks, whichever one you wish. You will receive a certificate of sponsorship along with a photo of the buck you have "adopted". We can also arrange a visit to meet your buck in person and send you updates and photos via email of how your dear deer is doing.

SPIKER LEVEL:

For a donation of $50, you become an official friend and receive a guided visit to the reserve to meet your buck as well as email updates and photos.

FAWN LEVEL:

Any donation will give you an invitation to visit the reserve by appointment and a tour by our experienced deer-keepers.

$156

will feed each buck for one year or pay for one short visit from the vet.

$100

will purchase 10 bags of corn or 50 bales of hay.

$50

will provide shelter maintenance for six months.

$45

will provide vitamin and mineral supplement lick for the entire herd for one month.

$15

will provide food for one deer for one month including corn, oats, apples, carrots, salt and mineral lick as well as good hay in the winter months.

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We estimate the cost of keeping each deer
to be approximately $300 per year.

Tax receipts are issued for donations of $10 or more.

To donate by cheque, please make payable to
"Fallow Deer Reserve" and mail to 204 Simmons Road, RR2, Odessa ON K0H 2H0

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