Easter in Leetonia

Instead of the Easter Bunny visiting a stuffed porcupine came to the cabin courtesy of Joe and Louise Zywiltis. They thought maybe I could train the dogs not to go after real porcupines using this soft cuddly one. In reality this porcupine doesn't have the strong smell or annoying quills of the real porcupines. Scooter and Thor were not fooled.

On the way home last night we saw 8 real porcupines traveling a mere six miles on the road. I suspect it is porcupine mating season.
Of course I decided to get a picture of one after the eighth sighting and not a one showed up when the camera was ready. The porcupines are most active at night, but aren't apposed to showing up anytime of day as Jack and Leo both got quilled during early evening hours. May seemed to be the time Jack would find the baby porcupines and end up with a trip to the vet.

Knock on wood, I am hoping to avoid the porcupine event this year by keeping the dogs in the fenced area during early evening and night hours. I am not ready to replace the Easter Bunny with a stuffed porcupine even if our chances of seeing a porcupine during Easter is much greater than seeing a rabbit. Have a quill free Easter. Mountain girl, Paula, logging off.