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DE42

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What are the current methods of testing for animals and vaccinations for humans? I went through an incident as a child almost 60 years ago. Back then the animal died and the person had to undergo 21 shots in the abdomen. Looks like you rescued your beautiful little puppy in the knick of time.
I think there is a blood test to check but I don't know. I know my grandfather had to do the shots once back a long time ago.
 

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I think there is a blood test to check but I don't know. I know my grandfather had to do the shots once back a long time ago.
I'm probably around the same timeframe as your granddad and my experience with the rabies virus. It must be rare in your country.
 

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No idea what happened - possibly rats or a dog but hopefully nothing as traumatic as that and he hatched with a deformity.
None of the vets in the area that were contacted to try to trace his owner had treated a tortoise with a leg injury.
He copes well though.
Yes Lola is adorable. He learned how to stay happy even though..
 

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Yeah..... TODAY is final closing day on the house we are selling in northern Virginia! We started getting it ready first week of June, painting, cleaning, a few new things, new microwave, power washing, new window screens, replaced a cracked window, got the gas fireplace perfectly working, replaced the furnace, redid the garden, and stained the deck. Whew.

So - the last Chapter is today - The Closing! @ 1100

Mark that is wonderful!!!
 

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So it is the last day of July!
Good job Cathy mentioned it or I'd have missed the start of August - I'm losing track of time!
It's been fine and sunny here again but with a nice strong breeze - we could do with some more rain though, the south west of the UK got off lightly with the storms this week.
Lola stayed in bed until gone 11 again today, so I got him out for a nice long soak and he perked up and ate a lot.
I took my nephew out for a very nice lunch and caught up with him which was a nice change from chores although I've managed to find time to pop in here several times.
I can't believe summer is almost over...I always enjoy August too though.
 

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No idea what happened - possibly rats or a dog but hopefully nothing as traumatic as that and he hatched with a deformity.
None of the vets in the area that were contacted to try to trace his owner had treated a tortoise with a leg injury.
He copes well though.
It gives him character:)
 

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Baking, baked and ready to rise
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The end result being portioned for the freezer
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This has been christened pizza roll by the family. Bread dough rolled into a square, toppings of choice (in this case softened onion, sliced mushrooms, ham, cheese and mixed herbs), rolled up like a Swiss roll then left to rise before baking in a hot oven for 20 minutes. I make the pizza dough recipe in my bread maker with 50-50 white and wholemeal bread flour.

It’s handy instead of sandwiches for days out :)
Days out? That looks so good that would be lunch out :) or are you going on a outing today? I read Marks post and added the last question. The hazards of getting into a conversation and maybe not knowing the whole story.
Its getting hard for me to keep up with you all.:):):)
 
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Ray--Opo

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I’m gonna have to google it then aren’t I? We shall see maybe find on eBay if not eh?
Hopefully their still available. Somehow the green is supposed to slow the aging process. They work for me as long as it is not to wet inside. I put a piece of paper towel on top to help.
 
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