Buttons is a friendly elk. Yes, I know that sounds strange – doesn’t it? But it is true. Just scroll down, and you will see! In July 2016, Washington state firefighters from the Kittitas County Fire District #7 were hard at work fighting a wildfire when Buttons arrived on the scene. The elk was simply looking for someone to ‘talk’ to.

Image Credit: Kittitas County Fire District #7
According to Richelle Risdon, the Kittitas County Fire District spokeswoman, Buttons walked around and started to nudge everyone – not unlike a cat who bumps your hand for some attention.

Image Credit: Kittitas County Fire District #7
The entire event was shared on Facebook. Buttons is known in the area as a friendly elk. The more publicity she gets, they hope the more hunters will leave her alone during hunting season.

Image Credit: Kittitas County Fire District #7
Exposure is key for her! Buttons has was found back in 2015 as an orphan. Her family was gone, and the little elk started to live with a group of cows, goats, and horses that lived on a hillside.

Image Credit: Kittitas County Fire District #7