Lonely Elderly Widow Feeds Friendly Stag, Gets Bombarded With Hate Comments Online

The internet can be a harsh place sometimes. An 81-year-old lonely woman named Mette Kvam saw the dark side of the internet when a video of her feeding a stag went viral.

While many were touched by her warm friendship with the stag, many people also started berating her for “feeding the wildlife”.

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Mette, who is a widow with no children, was living all alone in her home in Aurland, Norway, when the lost stag stumbled upon her window one morning in 2014.

Mette felt sorry for the exhausted stag and fed him a piece of bread. Over the next few years, the stag started visiting Mette twice a day.

Mette named the stag “Flippen” and eagerly awaited to feed and pet him every day.

Mette’s neighbors were amazed by the friendship, and it was only recently that one of her friends shared a video of one of Flippen’s visits.

But instead of cherishing this pure friendship, online strangers started calling Mette “stupid” and “uneducated” for feeding a wild animal and endangering the safety of her community.

They argued that feeding the stag would impact the ecosystem and deter him from hunting on his own.

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Mette doesn’t understand how feeding a loaf of bread to a friendly animal offended so many people. For her, Flippen is a loyal companion who never forgets her.

While we do acknowledge the dangers of feeding the wildlife, we think people went a tad bit too far in this case.

Watch this video and let us know in the comments if you think the hate received by Mette is warranted.

Click the video below to watch Mette’s transcending friendship with the faithful stag!

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Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.

While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.

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1) Akita

When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.

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2) Boxer

This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.

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3) Skye Terrier

Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.

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4) Beagle

This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.

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5) Shar-Pei

This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.

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