Andrews Hedgehog Hospital

What do I do if I find a hedgehog out during the day?

Do not assume the hedgehog is fine just because it appears mobile. Many injuries/internal issues are not obvious.

Do not feed inappropriate foods like bread and milk (Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant) as this can worsen their condition.

Do not treat it as a pet – wild animal care is specialised and keeping wild hedgehogs without a license is illegal.

Ring us and we’ll guide you through it.

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Sponsor a Hedgehog

The short term alternative to donation constributions

£5 a month until released back into the wild

At Our Hedgehog Hospital, we care for hedgehogs that are injured, sick, or in need of rehabilitation. Each hedgehog that comes into our care is given a registration number and a photo is taken after their initial examination.

Caring for a hedgehog costs approximately £7 per week, which covers essentials such as:

• Food and water
• Medications and medical treatments
• Heating, bedding, and enclosure cleaning
• Safe disposal of waste

This cost is just for the animal’s care, it does not include the wider costs of running the hospital, such as vet bills, site maintenance, utilities, and premises rent.

To help support these little creatures, we invite you to sponsor a hedgehog. Each sponsorship is tied to an individual hedgehog:

• You will see a photo of your sponsored hedgehog along with its registration number.
• We provide a short write-up about the hedgehog, including what brought it into care and any medical treatment it is receiving.
• We note the anticipated release date, so you can follow your hedgehog’s journey back to the wild.

Unlike ongoing or open-ended donations, sponsorship lasts only until the hedgehog is released. At that point, you can choose whether to end your sponsorship or support another hedgehog in need.

By sponsoring a hedgehog, you are making a real difference in the life of a wild animal, helping us provide the care it needs to recover and return safely to the wild.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐬!

We’re thrilled to share “The Biscuit Bandits of Appletree Cottage”

a delightful story written and donated by author Julia Farber to help raise funds for Andrews Hedgehog Hospital.

Every copy sold helps us care for sick and injured hedgehogs and release them safely back into the wild.

£4.99 + postage

100% of proceeds go directly to our hedgehog rescue work.