It has been a busy time here, I have managed to get some releases out which is a good thing because the amount of small hogs coming in would have had nowhere to go, currently I have seven or eight small hogs that are no more than 350 grams, whilst the other hogs I have here are bigger, they have either got injuries that will take a long time to heal or still not big enough to release as the weather conditions worsen and that time is fast approaching. I am happy to have them here in our home out of harms way.
Being a rescuer has many difficulties, the hardest part is when we can’t save a hedgehog, it’s devastating, but we have to pick ourselves up and carry on regardless for the sake of the other small ones we care for, this was just such a case for Fern, she was brought in by my friend Joan last Thursday night, Fern flatly refused to uncurl so I placed her in a comfy bed with food and water etc, started meds Friday, as time progressed her condition worsened and when I managed to see her head and face it was clear that she had been attacked by another animal. Her eye was sticking out of its socket, the poor little girl passed away on Monday night peacefully.
On Friday morning I had another admission, a little girl, she was brought in by Sue and David, they don’t live too far away but this poor girl had about 40 ticks removed, they were so fat these ticks that her tongue was pale with anaemia, lots of tlc was coming her way, she has a long way to go, but I’ll keep my eyes on her and the other hoglets. Finally, earlier today, Tuesday 24th, Steve and Lesley found a female hedgehog, she has been named Daisy, near their drive, of course they picked her up and brought her in, comfy bed, nice food and out of harms way, like the others.
I would like to thank the finders, Steve and Lesley, also Sue and David for bringing in their little beauties, with donations as well.
Can I also thank Anthony Burak for his kind donation, Jan Ratcliff for her kind donation of food and Elaine for the books she has donated and anyone else that has made a donation to help me help these beautiful mammals. I hope to make some progress with them so I can get out and about fundraising but, unfortunately, my youngest son is unwell, he is 23, he does not speak, he ended up in Sunderland Royal overnight with severe breathing difficulties last Wednesday so, as you can appreciate, I have had my hands full.
Thank you all for your support.
If you see a hog out in the day, it’s not ok, so please ring The British Hedgehog Preservation Society on 01584 890801. My Facebook page is Prickly Haven Hedgehog Hotel or email: pricklyhaven@yahoo.com