19/04/2025
We have already had two injured hedgehogs in the practice this year. π’
Our spikey little friends are waking up! π¦
As the weather has warmed and the sun is shining (not that these guys enjoy the sun), our favourite mammal is waking up from their long winter slumber and they have one thing on their mind, well, ok, maybe two: food and romance, possibly the other way around, depending on the hog. But, as we saw our first hoglets arrive in early May last year, we want to give you plenty of warning to, please, take 5 minutes (or longer) to check your garden thoroughly before dusting off those garden tools.
Additionally, this season can often lead to perfectly healthy animals being picked up and brought to us; please, always make sure you observe the animal before touching them and contact your local wildlife rescue before swooping in to 'rescue' them. Obviously, if they look lethargic, injured or are in immediate danger, please do be a hero and place them into a warm secure box and contact us, or any of the other 600 wildlife rescues listed in the UK!
For more information visit wildlifeaid.org.uk/helping-wildlife-in-need