Farewell, Mr. Porcupine

A well-loved Hatchtown Road native critter, Mr. Porcupine, was struck and killed by a hit and run driver early Sunday morning.

Three scenarios could explain Mr. Porcupine's demise: 1) the individual was speeding (I was going a bit fast myself the other night but was still able to stop in time for Mr. Porcupine so shame on them) 2) the individual was drunk (we do live in a hick town) or 3) the individual ran Mr. Porcupine over on purpose. We will never know what fully happened.

Adding to this case is the fact that porcupines don't run from cars the way most animals do. They amble along, taking their sweet time. Wouldn't you if you were armed to the teeth?

I wonder if this is the same porcupine that used to eat the ceiling of our mobile's front porch (It's true! The ceiling! We then put a baffle on the post he used to climb up and problem solved).

I also can't help but wonder, Mr. Porcupine, if you caused significant tire damage to the vehicle that struck you. I hope you did. You will be missed.