Hedgehogs rescued in 2024: 1,428

So far in 2025: 7

Hedgehogs currently onsite: 17

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Prickles & Paws Hedgehog Rescue

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HELP BUILD OUR NEW HOGSPITAL

Cornwall needs a bespoke hedgehog hospital or rather ‘hogspital’! With over 1,300 hedgehogs admitted a year the rescue must expand to ensure we never have to turn a hedgehog away.

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The Hogspital

The build is underway! The site has been cleared, water supply has been brought in and we have just completed the piling (foundations). The next step is electricity, fencing and drainage. If you would like to donate click here.

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2024 saw over 1,400 admissions to the rescue, now numbers onsite have reduced we’ve had time to look at the data 🦔🐾 As expected out in the day is our highest reason for admission - as a nocturnal animal, daytime activity is usually a cause f
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A huge welcome to our newest business partner @classic_cottages. Classic Cottages are holiday letting specialists, exclusively marketing idyllic holiday homes in Cornwall and across the UK. Established in 1977, they have since expanded their portfoli
⭐️ 2025 Calendars on sale now ⭐️ We still have a small stock of our 2025 calendars which are now reduced to clear! Each month features patients admitted to the rescue last year either during their time with us or upon release back into the wild. ?
Mistletoe came into us on Christmas Eve after being found out during the daytime beside a busy road. Thankfully she had no injuries but was very weak, dehydrated and hypothermic. With intensive care we were able to stabilise her condition and she has
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Introducing Puffling 👋 This little fellow came into us through a local veterinary practice after being found out in the daytime, although bright and in ok condition, tests showed a very high lungworm burden. Thankfully he has responded well to tre
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