When a new Hedgehog is brought into the rescue they are admitted and have a thorough check up including but not limited to:
- Checked for injuries/wounds
- Checked for being dehydrated/emaciated
- Checked for ticks
- Sprayed for fleas
- Weighed
- Determine sex if possible without causing any further distress
- Start a medication regime if necessary
- Placed in an incubator
- Complete a patient record with all the above information
- Later that day transferred to a cage with heatpad and fleece
- Veterinary appointment booked if required
Our ‘New Arrival Video’
Every morning, 365 days of the year, dedicated volunteers work hard to make sure each and every hedgehog is weighed, has new clean bedding, fresh food, fresh water, and has any medications and other treatments or therapies needed for their rehabilitation.
Every Hedgehog will continue to be cared for in this way until it is well enough to be released back into the wild, at the safest time and location for the hedgehog. This includes any necessary treatment from our trusted and regular vet.
Sadly, we cannot save every hedgehog, and sometimes we do need to make difficult decisions. However, euthanasia is always a last resort, and every hedgehog is given the best care and treatment possible. Our aim is to relieve the suffering and distress of hedgehogs in need of care and rehabilitation, whether they are sick, injured, or orphaned.
Our goal is always to rehabilitate hedgehogs with the aim of releasing them back into the wild wherever possible.
Disabled hedgehogs are released into one of our safe gardens where they can live as normal a life as possible whilst being monitored and cared for 365 days a year. We have had successful mating’s in one of these areas and the young juveniles were released into the wild to help increase the hedgehog population. We also have a soft release area with both indoor and outdoor facilities for those ready for release back to the wild.
Any hedgehog brought to us is treated free of charge, although we do appreciate donations which help us continue this important work.