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.
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.
noah_1234 24
what were her parents thinking letting their daughter bring in a wild porcupine in the first place?!
TrippingOnAcid 29
Who said anything about them living with their parents
patrickalamo 48
Porcupines, a dozen Roses and Dating all come with one warning... Watch out for the pricks.
RMLrapemylife 14
gotta catch 'em all
BI4ze 17
Sounds like you're in a bit of a prickle
Alessia1269 14
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ouch! sounds painful :$
xninix_fml 36
I think it sounds lovely.
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
lyricalservant 21
Guess you learn the lesson the hard way then, huh?
bl865ood 17
why so mean? it sounds like you're a jackass
slingerslasher 24
Relax, it's just another person trying to get upvotes with a pun
Wolfparable 22
Ouch that is painful, worse when they get you in the muzzle, but still yours is bad to!
Queen_of_Night 20
Are you actually pretending you're a dog? *smh*
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.
icandothecancan 24
I love "Homeward Bound", rock on with your bad self little white dog.
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.
daydreamer244 13
You should go to a doctor and have them deal with it rather than doing it yourself. Hope all ends up okay. :)
sullivankeara 25
Now, how are you going to get it out of your house?
_kyleG_ 34
Time to go to the ER