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Rabid Raccoons, I NEED SYMPATHY!!!

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OK, one week ago today I was bitten by a rabid raccoon while I was trying to get into my house. I live in the mountains of NC and we are over-run with raccoons right now. I called animal control and they treed the raccoon and then called the local fire department to bring the ladder truck out, but were unable to catch it. Finally on Sunday, I caught the little sucker and he is now 'sleeping peacefully' if you know what I mean. This was after I started the rabies shots. 7 shots the first day, 2 in my arms, 2 in my butt, 2 in my thighs and one in the bite. I had my first follow-up shot on Monday and my second today. Ok, I will admit it, my arm is swollen up and I hurt! I have a fever of 101 degrees and I feel like shit and I have 4 more shots to go! ***WHINE***

I need sympathy...please?

**sniffle**
Oh, and I have a sinus infection too, just to add to the pleasure. I mean, I am into pain, but this is ridiculous!
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deleted_user
ahhhhhhh...pity, pity...many sympathies.....


...just stay over THERE till i know u aren't rabid. lol
Friend19
Friend19
awl...you must be in so much discomfort... :( HUGS
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
That sucks! I really feel for you. I was once bit by a squirrel. I was lucky. No one thought to take me to the ER, or catch the darned squirrel. Why am I lucky? Because it obviously did not have rabies. Parents were soooooo knowledgeable and protective in those days. It was like... Oh well.... One less mouth to feed! (Just kidding! My mom would at least have missed me.)
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This little guy was tested and was rabid. (says Laura as she foams at the mouth--Oh, I am just brushing my teeth, sorry)
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