HogsCroft Hedgehog Rescue

09/11/2025

At recent events we have been selling names on these two cards. They were filled recently and congratulations to Lynda T who picked Mafi to win the doggy hamper and Marc who won the Hedgehog goody bag with Choupi.
Thanks everyone for your support 🦔♥️🦔

08/11/2025

If you live local to this event be great to see you there - we have over the years had lots of hedgehogs in our rescue from Crieff, Comrie and St Fillans 😊❤️🦔

08/11/2025

Wouldn’t it be great if Scotland can follow this shining example - wasn’t it Mahatma Ghandi who once said-
‘The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated’

No more fireworks, just peace and kindness lighting up the Netherlands.

This year, several Dutch cities are saying goodbye to traditional fireworks and choosing a quieter, more compassionate way to celebrate.

The change comes after growing concern for animals terrified by the noise, as well as the impact on wildlife and the environment. Animal lovers and shelters across the country have praised the move, calling it a victory for empathy.

Instead of fireworks, cities are embracing laser shows, gentle lights, and family events that bring joy without fear or harm.

It’s a simple but powerful shift that proves true celebration shines brightest when it comes from the heart.

07/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support The Hedgehog Rescue Collective's pet deals page.

The page showcases the latest offers on a wide range of pet products on Amazon, with savings of at least 25%.

You can help support all of the 10 hedgehog rescues who are part of this collective, simply by following and sharing the page.

Remember, when someone spots a deal and goes on to make a purchase, it generates money which is then split amongst its members.

We have some really exciting plans for the future, so please help us increase the following and support these amazing rescue organisations. 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

MEMBER ORGANISATIONS

Northwich Hedgehog Rescue

Hindley Hedgehog Help. Julia Sixsmith.

Hedgepigs and Hoglets Rescue

Hoggieworts Hedgehog Helpers

Lowton Hedgehog Rescue

Array4Hogs Hedgehog Rescue

Burntisland Hedgehog Haven

Hogwatch Dumbarton Hedgehog Rescue



Spiny Norman’s Hedgehog Support

HogsCroft Hedgehog Rescue

07/11/2025

We cannot thank enough those who have contributed to our funds - the demand on our service is enormous - we are still getting daily phone calls about hogs in need of rescue and it breaks our hearts to turn them away.
With a mixture of your support and my own money we have now paid for our first rescue building - it has had a few delays in completion but we are due to move in imminently. This will double our capacity to offer intensive care beds to poorly hedgehogs. We still have no funding for our rehabilitation provision and coming into winter we need this more than ever. Our two rehabilitation ‘sheds’ are far from ideal in colder months.
I know it’s a tough time of year but if you can possibly help here is the link.
Thank you
Alison

https://www.justgiving.com/page/hogscroft-hedgehog-rescue-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

06/11/2025

Update on Hickory
When Angie first brought Hickory into the rescue on October 26th the smell of infection and size of head wound was extremely worrying.
We took her straight to Thrums Blairgowrie and she was operated on the same day. Due to the size of the wound there was very little tissue left to close the wound and it was also extremely fragile. However Emily managed to close it up and we all hoped for the best. Once stable Hickory returned to the rescue and has been very carefully managed. The stitches have held (third photo) (her nose is covered in her favourite mousse 😉) and although it is not yet fully healed it is drying up nicely and infection free. Hickory has also had lungworm to contend with but she is an incredibly brave and determined girl. She’s gaining weight and doing well - we are optimistic she will make a full recovery and once fully healed return to the wild 🤞❤️🦔

05/11/2025

Every year hedgehogs lose their lives because people don’t follow this advice. A woodpile is a cosy home for hedgehogs and other creatures. All it takes is a little bit of your time to save lives.

03/11/2025

🦔❤️ Now that Halloween and its associated dangers are upon us, it’s time to turn the thoughts to Fireworks Night. Please do help us to get this message across by sharing this information and encourage folks to enjoy it safely whilst also looking out for our prickly friends ❤️🦔

03/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who donates to our rescue. We have received puppy pads, food, newspapers, snuggle sacks, heat mats, syringes - mostly these arrive anonymously. We also receive monetary donations and a number of folk send monthly payments which we really appreciate as it allows us to plan for the future and eases a lot of ‘worry’ about keeping the rescue going. We tend to use monthly donations to pay vets bills and buy medicines - without which we could not function. Georgia, in the clip, is well on her way to recovery, having arrived earlier in the year as a small hoglet who also had internal parasites - as you can see she is now much bigger and healthy and will be released back to the wild in the near future - we are currently getting her up to a good weight so she will have plenty reserves to survive in colder weather - she doesn’t need much encouragement!
Thank you everyone we genuinely cannot do this without you 👏👏👏❤️🦔

02/11/2025

‘If I wiggle my nose do you think I can make more newspapers appear?’

Sorry Pins - you are magic but even you can’t do that!

Can you help me- we still need even more newspapers - lots of Hogs make lots of mess - cute though they are 😉❤️🦔

02/11/2025

Two of Martha’s babies released last night!
Laura and her mum collected Cinammon and Karen collected Spice!
Thank you to both for driving from Forfar to collect them offering hedgehog houses and supplementary feeding to this gorgeous pair.
Have great lives you two - stay safe out there!
Their siblings Banana and Chocolate Chip not quite ready yet but 🤞 they will soon be back out in the wild too!

31/10/2025