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Lucky

A new guest in my home was recently welcomed. He's not a person, he's a terrapin. Lucky is the name I have given him because he was lucky I was around when I rescued him. By the trash in a small fish bowl is where I found him. His owners must have gotten bored with him. This is one reason why I find people so discouraging. Why couldn't they have simply released him? I don't plan on keeping Lucky indefinitely. When he's grown large enough to fend for himself, I'll set him free.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/3/2011 4:14:00 AM
Aren't we lucky you are there on the lookout. That little Terrapin is too! Forgive my ignorance bit now I have to look up what a Terapin is! X LT
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Lizzie Treetop
Date: 12/3/2011 4:17:00 AM
Goodness it'sa turtle! Well I never, yes what horrible people!
Date: 12/2/2011 11:35:00 AM
He was really lucky... Luchy and free. Thank you!! Love - Winther Norway and Anne-Lise.
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Date: 12/2/2011 9:49:00 AM
Do you know the story, "The Lathe of Heaven?" You could name him George Orr.
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