You can hear the sheer desperation of an animal lover trying everything they can to keep a sweet soul safe. 🥹 Rather than blending into the autumn trees, this young white-tailed deer walked right up to the porch wearing a high-visibility lime vest and a bright orange collar. Across her back, her human protectors wrote a simple message in permanent marker: "Do not kill. Thanks". While state wildlife agencies advise against dressing wild animals due to the risk of vests snagging in dense brush, the image struck an emotional chord with millions who know the heartbreak of worrying about neighborhood wildlife.