Species: Pudu(Tale Sans Faun from fantasy fields)
Morph: Crystal(pastel blue rock candy crystals)
Size: 1'3 feet tall(Average mini)
Personality: Traumatized, skittish, quiet, hyper-observant,
Compatibility: Leo is a bitty with an enormous amount of emotional weight carried in a very small frame. They flinch easily and tend to freeze or shut down when overwhelmed.
They’re incredibly intelligent and show signs of once being playful and curious- but after everything they’ve endured, they rarely let that part of themselves out.
When they feel safe, you may catch glimpses: quietly collecting shiny objects, rearranging small things into neat patterns, or humming to themselves. But those moments are rare without patient care.
Leo is a survivor first and foremost. They’ve learned how to disappear, how to obey to avoid punishment, how to remain unseen. Undoing those lessons will take time.
Not suitable for homes with lots of noise or other bitties who don't understand trauma. They are extremely withdrawn and need consistency, gentleness, and space.
Needs a trauma-informed household with structured routine
Best paired with calm, grounded bitties
May benefit from a gentle, non-pushy caretaker bitty or guardian
Not suitable for homes with grabby hands, loud outbursts, or sudden touch
They are not aggressive but may hide for hours- or days- if overwhelmed.
Feeding habits: Leo eats very little, and often skips meals when stressed. Offer soft, lightly sweet foods like porridge, mashed fruit, or jelly cubes. Warm broths help when they’re shut down, but they may only sip a few spoonfuls at a time.
They are soothed by gentle smells like honey or vanilla and tend to do better with soft finger foods that don’t require utensils.
They will also hoard food,
Additional info: Their crystal morph creates delicate pastel blue rock candy-like growths along their antlers, shoulders, and back. These crystals shimmer faintly in the light and are incredibly fragile. They chip easily and are painful when cracked—so extra care must be taken when grooming or picking them up.
They do not like being touched without warning and will freeze or dissociate if startled.
Leo often curls up into small hidden spaces, especially near heat sources. They feel safest when they can hide.
Injuries: Malnourished, Several small chips/cracks in their crystal growths, Psychological trauma (severe PTSD), Hypervigilance and chronic anxiety, Mild scarring across their back and ribs
Special requirements: Quiet low-stimulation space with lots of hiding options, Consistent daily routine, Soft lighting and minimal scents, Access to gentle grooming tools (for crystal care), Trauma-informed handler with LOTS of patience,
Warnings: Will shut down completely if yelled at or touched without warning, May hide and refuse interaction for days after a bad episode, Crystals are sensitive and can break if handled roughly
Reasons for rescue: Leo was the only known survivor of a horrific hoarding case where bitties were not only neglected- but consumed. They were found hiding in a wall crawlspace, severely underweight and in a complete shutdown state. Recovery has been slow, but possible with the right care. They have every reason not to trust- but still want to believe there’s safety out there.
Color/Pattern: Their fur is a soft fawn brown, speckled with pastel blue crystal formations. The crystals resemble rock candy and shimmer subtly when hit by light. Their eyes are pale silver-blue with a glazed, distant quality. In the right environment, their appearance becomes ethereal- like a fairy-touched forest sprite.
