Andrews Hedgehog Hospital
Christmas Shop
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ !
The festive season is upon us, and weโd love to share a little holiday magic with you. Join us for a cozy minceโpie and a glass of mulled wine while you explore our charming shop and meet some of our resident hedgehogs.
Whatโs in store?
โข A warm welcome from our dedicated volunteers
โข A special appearance by Santa
โข A free raffle โ five lucky winners will each receive a delightful hedgehog house
Please let us know youโre coming!
We need a headsโup so we can arrange hedgehog availability, shop opening hours, and Santaโs visit schedule just for you.
Reserve your spot: 01724 872726
We look forward to celebrating the holidays together with mince pies, mulled wine, and plenty of hedgehog merch await!
Sponsor a Hedgehog
The short term alternative to donation constributions
ยฃ5 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 ยฃ7 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 animalโs 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 hedgehogโs 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.
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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Weโre thrilled to share โThe Biscuit Bandits of Appletree Cottageโ
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. 
ยฃ4.99 + postage
100% of proceeds go directly to our hedgehog rescue work.