Morning Star Hedgehogs

06/25/2025

So sad that she left behind her husband and young daughter….

My hope in posting this is that we all need to be very careful even when we are answering a post we have to treat people with more kindness … you don’t know what’s going on in that person’s world.

06/25/2025

I did not know Mikayla, nor am I familiar with her rescue or rescue work. But I work with rescues for hedgehog’s, dogs, and cats.

Simply from being in Hedgehog groups and dog rescue groups, I see how vicious keyboard warriors can be.

I have heard from other rescues that the same people that were bullying. Mikayla are also targeting other animal rescues.

People need to take a stand against the keyboard warriors that are so quick to condemn, using abusive and profane language against other members, even to the point of stalking members. This world has become a very dangerous place partly because of the technological advances, the superior anonymity that the Internet/Facebook provides… and even AI

Mikayla was an advocate for those that could not advocate for themselves. Each life is precious, each person is precious…. The bullying needs to stop!!!

This Is Why We Should Stop Bullying
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Sharing this powerful tribute written by Cameo Anderson, the artist who illustrated several SaveAFox books alongside Mikayla. These are her words, her artwork, and her heart.

After reading please sign the petition tk stop online bullying in comments.

💔 Please take the time to read. It speaks for so many of us in rescue.

She Was Saving Foxes. We Should’ve Been Saving Her. 😥
A tribute by Cameo Anderson

By now you’ve all heard that this beautiful soul cut her own life short thanks to the bullying of other rescuers. Yes, sure, she had people who were just “fans” commenting on her pages from time to time, but most of the bullying came from fellow rescuers.

Places who should know better. And I know who you are. You’ve lost all my respect for your rescue.

It’s true to an extent that you have to allow words to be used as weapons against you. However, words cause actions. Like it or not, nobody is entirely impervious to the opinions of others. So think before you speak. You can’t just use the excuse “It’s the internet, grow a backbone.”

The internet is not an excuse to be nasty.

She should still be here. Saving foxes.

I painted this memorial for her and I’ll be sending it to her husband and their little girl, Freya, in hopes it brings them some peace.

The lavender fox, Mouse, was bred to have a beautiful coat. But it came at the cost of health. Mouse only lived a short while thanks to defects brought on by those who bred her.

Mikayla is not unlike the fox. She was not neurotypical, dealing with depression, autism, and borderline personality. It was already hard for her to get by being so sensitive. But the rescue community is often very toxic. They all think they know what is the “right” way to rescue. Even folks who have only ever watched rescue work from Facebook can be incredibly judgmental. Like Mouse, her health struggles were too much and she lost her battle long before her natural life expectancy.

Written and illustrated by Cameo Anderson
🎨 Original tribute painting shared with permission
🦊 In memory of Mikayla Raines of SaveAFox Rescue

05/20/2025

I am hopeful to find this girls quillever home.

After 2 months of being strung along by the reservation, the family has ghosted me. It could be because I am particular about my owners and making certain they are prepared for the work involved in owning a hedgehog. Or it could be because I want to make certain that the home that will be provided is "hedgehog safe"
at any rate, she is available once again and hoping to find her family soon. She is now full grown.

She is a wonderful girl that should easily adapt to any family, and I cannot believe no one can find a place in their heart for her.

If you are interested in her please contact me.

05/20/2025

The next two litters have been posted to the website:
Lutra x Wexton Litter of 4
Gertie x Hammy Litter of 4
Beautiful babies great temperaments, truly happy with my herd, Producing robust, healthy, friendly, babies that will fit into any family.
Two babies are still waiting to be claimed find them on the website

05/17/2025

Arthritis awareness, yes, as our hedgehogs get older arthritis is a very possible condition. Annual vet visits are important and can help in detecting such conditions work with your veterinarian with ways to provide relief.

05/12/2025

I meant to get on here yesterday to wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day from us here.. a brand new litter was born yesterday morning. Great way to start your Mother’s Day.

I have to apologize for some of my tardiness and lateness. I am dealing with a couple personal medical issues, one of which includes some slip discs in my back. Between all of the doctors visits and the tests that they’re scheduling, I am finding myself behind schedule.

Please bear with me while I get through this . If I don’t respond timely please reach out again or send me a text to get my attention.

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day !

Here are some pictures of past litters …. So you can see the progression as they grow.
Yes, one of them has two day olds just in case you’re wondering what they look like. I do not take pictures of them when they’re this young that was a long time ago. But I don’t make it to practice.

04/19/2025

The next litter is almost ready to go home. I am really trying to get the oldest reservations taken care of... My issue is people are not responding 😞 I try to allow 3 days for you to respond. If I do not hear back I will remove you from the waitlist and offer the baby to the next in line. I have had a few set backs in the breeding schedule, we cannot control mother nature and my moms have not been the kindest to me this spring. I am behind schedule by approx 20 babies. While I am trying to make that up I will not put any of my moms at risk by breeding them too soon. Please be patient - - BUT please answer your texts and emails PROMPTLY.

04/08/2025

UPDATE: Thank you all for the suggestions.
“Cinder” is the perfect name for this little one.

You know I have other girls staying - - So here's the next in line for a name.
Haliya x Alchrist Beautiful Mis Matched Ear Mottled Facials.

Suggestions??

04/06/2025

Yes, this is in the UK, and they are talking about the endangered hedgehogs and other wildlife. But it’s a message that rings true for the wildlife here in the United States as well. Don’t toss your trash onto highways or in fields or drainage ditches… be kind to all wildlife. Make sure you properly dispose of your trash. We need to do better for those that we’re sharing this world with.

03/31/2025

**** Update*** Thank you all for your suggestions. Thank you to Pearl Maddoni for her suggestion - - this little one will be named Mei (Misaki)

This little one needs a name - From the litter Geisha x Toast She is an odd-eye

Suggestions Please ❤

03/30/2025

Unfortunately, I was not able to make the trip out to Florida for this Hedgehog show, I was honored to participate by sponsoring a ribbon.

Keep watching last year there was one in Southern Illinois

 as interest and popularity grow for the hobby hopefully more events and shows will spring up across the US

03/25/2025

Look what’s in the nest…. 😍😍😍
She may be staying here ❤️🦔❤️🦔