Prickles & Paws Hedgehog Rescue

Rescue - Rehabilitation - Release

HELP BUILD OUR NEW HOGSPITAL

Cornwall needs a bespoke hedgehog hospital or rather ‘hogspital’! With over 1,400 hedgehogs admitted a year the rescue must expand to ensure we never have to turn a hedgehog away.

VETERINARY REFERRALS

Wildly close: help us finish our hedgehog hospital

We’re thrilled to announce that our Crowdfunder campaign is now live! We've already raised 93% of the funds needed to complete the build — now we need your help to cross the finish line.
Support our mission to provide vital care for hedgehogs and wildlife.
👉 Learn more about the project here.

👉 Donate to the crowdfunder here.

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🐾 The hidden danger of litter 🐾

Meet Nuthatch, he is both a very unlucky and lucky hedgehog. He was admitted on 3rd December with a plastic ring tightly wrapped around his chest and front legs. The ring caused painful, infected wounds, and it has

🦔💚 Boxing Day made even better! 💚🦔

Did you know you can support Prickles & Paws for FREE while doing your sales shopping? With easyfundraising, over 4,400 shops and sites will donate to us when you shop — at no extra cost to you!

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Merry Christmas from Prickles & Paws! 🦔🎄

We hope you have a wonderful festive day! We are open to new admissions. If you find a hedgehog in need, please call us 📞

We’d love to see your hedgehog-themed gifts or festive moments in the c

🎄✨ Still need a Christmas gift?

Give something meaningful this year with a last‑minute virtual hedgehog gift from Prickles & Paws! 🦔💚

From just £5 you can help feed a hedgehog in need or support their care, or go a little further with

🦔🌿 Release update 🌿🦔

Urchin the hedgehog was released back into the wild last week at RAF St Mawgan, one of our trusted release sites. She went out with a cosy nest box and supportive feeding to help her settle in and continue to thrive as she r

Urchin’s story ✨ 🦔🐾

Urchin was found
stumbling in circles in a road, with lots of broken prickles suggesting trauma. She was weak and in very poor condition.

After just one week in care, her progress has been incredible. She is responding

🎁🦔 Prickles & Paws Shop: Gifts That Make a Difference! 🦔🎁

Looking for meaningful gifts this season? Every purchase from our Prickles & Paws shop helps support the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of hedgehogs in need — making yo

Latest news

Find out what we’ve been up to at the rescue on our blog!

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