Dobbey The Dead Reindeer: The Christmas Story That Never Ages
DROP the dead Dobbey: The London Reindeer Story.
Five-year-old Dobbey can often be seen at the pub, on the bus or at the shops with Mr Elliott. Dobbey was hand-reared from birth by Mr Elliott, 65, who is known as ‘Dr Dolittle’ by neighbours in Enfield, north London.
The builder and dad-of-two, has spent the last 15 years rearing an array of animals at his farm. “Dobbey is just one of seven reindeer I have at my farm,” he said, “I take him for a walk every Saturday and Sunday down the high street. “We go to the burger bar, the pub, all over.
– Daily Telegraph, December 22 2008
At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking Rudolph had arrived a little early this year.
But maybe the absence of the red nose – and a certain jolly white-bearded gentleman – should be a clue. For this reindeer hails not from Santa’s home at the North Pole but from the somewhat less Christmassy surrounds of Enfield, North London.
Five-year-old Dobbey has been raised from birth by 65-year- old Gordon Elliott, a builder who has spent 15 years rearing an array of animals.
“Dobbey is just one of seven reindeer – six are females – I have at my farm,” said Mr Elliott.
– Daily Mail, December 12, 2007
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