By dylerbiller - 10/01/2015 07:00 - United States

Today, three weeks after my sister took in a wounded porcupine from our backyard and let it roam about the house, I learned that it sheds quills from time to time. How did I learn this? By stepping on three of said quills hidden in the carpet. I still have only managed to pull one out. FML
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dylerbiller 18

Hi everyone. OP here. Hopefully I can clear things up for some people. The reason we didn't take "porky" to the animal shelter right away was because the closest one was a three hour drive away. He is there now safe and sound and I went to the doctors and got the other two quills removed. I actually posted this FML while in the Urgent Care waiting room for those of you who were wondering why I would go on here right after all this happening. Well, that's about it. My foot is a bit sore and I have vacuumed the floor 7 times just to be safe. But I'm alright. Thanks for all the support!

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prostar9993 15

Their quills are barbed. Be careful pulling them out, you could do some serious dmg to your foot.

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BI4ze 17

Sounds like you're in a bit of a prickle

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prostar9993 15

Their quills are barbed. Be careful pulling them out, you could do some serious dmg to your foot.

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noah_1234 24

what were her parents thinking letting their daughter bring in a wild porcupine in the first place?!

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TrippingOnAcid 29

Who said anything about them living with their parents

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patrickalamo 47

Porcupines, a dozen Roses and Dating all come with one warning... Watch out for the pricks.

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RMLrapemylife 14

gotta catch 'em all

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BI4ze 17

Sounds like you're in a bit of a prickle

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Alessia1269 14

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xninix_fml 36

I think it sounds lovely.

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Joshwarrior 39

Awe that's nice of your sister and sorry to hear that make sure to check with the doctor about that. Hope both you and the porcupine recover soon

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lyricalservant 21

Guess you learn the lesson the hard way then, huh?

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bl865ood 17

why so mean? it sounds like you're a jackass

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slingerslasher 24

Relax, it's just another person trying to get upvotes with a pun

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Wolfparable 22

Ouch that is painful, worse when they get you in the muzzle, but still yours is bad to!

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Queen_of_Night 20

Are you actually pretending you're a dog? *smh*

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Wolfparable 22

It was a joke.... It reminded me of the old movie homeward bound, though that movie was sad as hell and not funny in the least.

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icandothecancan 24

I love "Homeward Bound", rock on with your bad self little white dog.

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Kiki242 19

Why would she let it roam around like that? It's nice that she saved it but that's dangerous as you have discovered.

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daydreamer244 13

You should go to a doctor and have them deal with it rather than doing it yourself. Hope all ends up okay. :)

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sullivankeara 25

Now, how are you going to get it out of your house?

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