Graduation day for Frog 🐸 He has finished his course of treatment and has moved to an outside hutch to aclimitise before release 💚

Meet Lorikeet 👋 Found out in the daytime and taken to a local vet — never a good sign for a nocturnal animal💔 She’s suffering from severe ringworm and skin mites, but is now stable and receiving treatment 💚 Fingers crossed for her recovery 🤞🦔

Narwhal joined us a few days ago after an entrapment incident. Her claws are very worn from trying to escape, but there’s no sign of infection. We’ll continue to monitor her closely.

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Octopus was one of six new admissions yesterday after being rescued from a drain. Her claws are worn but show no signs of infection. We’ll be monitoring her breathing closely over the next few days.

A huge thank you to everyone who sent items from our wishlist 💚 Your kindness has restocked our shelves and provided vital supplies for our hedgehogs. We’re so grateful for your continued support! 🦔✨

Eider has finished her course of treatment for lungworm and a secondary bacterial infection, today she has moved to an outside hutch to acclimatise before release 🙌

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The new admissions keep coming, say hello to Gorilla 👋 He has several partially healed injuries including to his nose and mouth but so far he is responding well and has a good appetite 🫶

210 hedgehogs admitted in October — our 2nd busiest month ever! 💨 Supplies are running low & we urgently need puppy pads, 1ml syringes, tinned food, Oralade & gloves. Every item helps 💚 📦 amzn.eu/bQzUCue

October has been an overwhelming month for the team with a total of 210 admission! A huge thank you to everyone for their patience and support in this busy time 💚🦔🐾

🔥🦔 Bonfire Night tip! 🦔🔥 Hedgehogs see woodpiles as cosy shelters — they won’t run from danger. 👉 Move your bonfire before lighting to keep them safe. Let’s protect our prickly pals! 💚

💔 Meet Dingo 💔 Dingo is a leucitic hedgehog — meaning he has a rare pale colouring caused by partial loss of pigmentation. Sadly, Dingo is very poorly and currently in an incubator receiving intensive care. Please keep Dingo in your thoughts tonight. 💕🦔

Busy days here at Prickles & Paws 🦔 With an influx of new admissions, our incubators are full and the team is working hard to stabilise each patient. Maggie here is already looking brighter 💚🐾

Bertie’s Prickly Problem! 🌍 Join Bertie as he tackles litter & learns how to help wildlife in this heartwarming kids’ book by Ellie Jackson — inspired by real hedgehogs at our rescue! 💚♻️ 👉 pricklesandpaws.org/shop

The Hogspital moves into its next phase! 🏗️✨ From bare foundations in May to walls and windows by October - our new Hogspital is taking shape! Huge thanks to Warvena, our supporters, donors & sponsors. We’re now entering the fit-out phase, getting ready to care for hundreds of hedgehogs in need💚🦔

Another busy day with lots of admissions and thankfully releases too! Aladdin here also graduated from the incubator 🙌 he has severe ringworm and a long way to go but this is a great first step 🫶

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17 admissions ✅ 6 releases ✅ 100 onsite ✅ Just another crazy busy day! 💪 Step behind the scenes with us 🎥 ✨ #hedgehog #hedgehogrescue #behindthescenes #wildliferescue

Crunch time with Penguin! 🦔💛 Fun fact: hedgehogs have milk teeth when they’re young — just like us! They lose them as their adult teeth grow in, ready for all that biscuit & bug crunching 😋 #FunFacts #hedgehog #wildlife

📞 Updated Phone Hours: 8am–6:30pm With the darker evenings drawing in, we’re reducing out-of-hours cover so our small team can rest and recharge after caring for over 80 hedgehogs each day. Need help after hours? Visit 👉 www.pricklesandpaws.org/when-to-rescue 💚🦔

Meet Teddy, one of over 50 admissions this week! He is currently receiving intensive care as he battles pneumonia 🥺 He’s got a long road ahead, but we’re doing everything we can to help him pull through. Please keep your fingers (and paws!) crossed for Teddy 🤞💚🐾

🌙🦔 Cornwall’s mild winters mean hedgehogs often stay active — some don’t hibernate at all! ❌ Don’t weigh 🦔 ⚠️ Weight doesn’t equal health 👉 Rule of thumb: 🌙 Out at night = leave be ☀️ Out in daytime = call a rescue 💚 Keep Cornwall’s hedgehogs safe this winter!

Yesterday proved to be a very busy day with lots of new admissions! The first was little Quirrel who came to us from Castle Vets in Launceston after being found out in the daytime, now settled in and receiving intensive care as he is very weak 🤞🦔🐾

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Thank you! We’re humbled by your generosity 💚 Thank you for helping us care for Cornwall’s hedgehogs and hoglets — every donation makes a huge difference! 🦔 #HedgehogRescue #ThankYou

Leaf it to me! 🍂 Malfoy one of our recently released hedgehogs has been busy gathering leaves to build a cozy nest. Hedgehogs use dry leaves, grass and garden debris to build nests — so don’t tidy up your garden too much, it could be their perfect home! 🦔🐾#LeafAMess #HedgehogFacts #WildlifeFriendly

🦔 Hoglet Kitten Biscuit Appeal 🍼 We’re caring for a surge of orphaned hoglets and supplies are running critically low. We urgently need kitten biscuits, bin liners, blue roll & gloves. 📦 Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Every donation helps. Shares appreciated! 💚🦔🐾

Hoglet season isn’t over just yet… Meet Hop, Skip & Jump – the tiniest troublemakers around! 💚🦔🐾 #HogletSeason #BabyHedgehogs #HedgehogRescue #Wildlife

🦔 Friday milestone: Dragon’s moved to her outdoor hutch—final recovery phase before release! She’s beaten ringworm and is now adjusting to autumn temps 💚 Cheeky as ever, she’s already redecorated her space post-cleanout 🐾🫶 #HedgehogRecovery #WildlifeRehab #DragonTheHedgehog

September’s here—but hibernation isn’t! Cornwall’s mild weather means hibernation is a long way off. Right now, we’re hand-raising hoglets and expect them to be ready for release in plenty of time for winter! 🌿 Want to help visiting 🦔? Visit pricklesandpaws.org for tips

Aberforth and Ariana wasted no time getting stuck into breakfast this morning! They weigh in at less than 100g and are on treatment for pneumonia 🫶

A huge shout-out to Animal Saviours for their incredible £1,000 donation! 🦔💚 Thanks to their generosity, nearly 100 hedgehogs and hoglets in our care will get the treatment and TLC they need. 🌿✨ Every penny counts—and this gift truly makes a difference. Thank you! 🐾🦔

Graduation day for Root! 🎓🦔 He’s moved to an outdoor hutch — the final step before release! 🌿 Soon he’ll be back in the wild where he belongs 💚 Thanks for cheering him on — release day coming soon! 🎉 #RootTheHedgehog #WildlifeRescue #BackToTheWild #Hedgehog

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🦔 Every hedgehog deserves a second chance — but care comes at a cost. On average: 💸 £48 to admit one 🏥 £166/day to keep the rescue running Your support powers every rescue, recovery & release. 💚 Donate: www.pricklesandpaws.org/donate #HedgehogRescue #PricklesAndPaws #WildlifeSupport

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Another busy day with a steady stream of new admissions, Cedric here was found out during the daytime in Wadebridge, he’s in very poor body condition and now settled into a hutch after some fluids

Hedgehogs explore the world with their noses (and teeth) 🐾🦔 Hoglets like Kola here are very curious, it’s easy to see how they get themselves into trouble! She just had to check if the camera was edible 💚🦔🐾

💚 Huge thanks to the Cornish Mini Club 🏁🚗 Their 30th Riviera Run raised an amazing £500 for our hedgehogs. This will directly support the care of nearly 100 hogs + hoglets onsite. We’re so grateful! 🚗🦔 30 years of Minis, now helping hedgehogs on the road to recovery!

What a very busy few days at the rescue! Lots of releases (75 this month so far!) as well as new admissions. Little Poppadom here came in to us yesterday from Rosemullion Vets in Falmouth having been found out in the daytime alone and dehydrated, she is now bright and eating 🫶

🦔✨ LAST CHANCE! ✨🦔 Our Lucky Prickle Pick draw closes MONDAY! 🎉 Win up to £250 + help hedgehogs. 💚 🎟 Tickets £2 👉 www.pricklesandpaws.org/shop #LuckyPricklePick #PrizeDraw #HedgehogRescue #LastChance

🦔 Meet BFG – rescued after a garden netting entanglement. He developed constriction necrosis but, after weeks of care, made a full recovery 💚 Now he’s healthy, strong & back in the wild 🌿 👉 Please check your gardens for hazards – small changes save hedgehogs! #HedgehogRescue #FromRescueToRelease

🌟Thrilled to welcome Lovat Parks as a new sponsor of Prickles & Paws🌟 As a certified #BCorp, they balance profit with purpose – supporting people, wildlife & the planet 🦔💚 With their support, we can give more hedgehogs the second chance they deserve. 🌍✨

Back to the wild 🐾 last week - 25 hedgehogs released! From hoglets to injured adults, each had specialist care before heading back to the wild. Thanks to all who donated🫶 — you’ve given the Big Bang crew, Braeburn, Suzie, Gerald, Pancake & friends a 2nd chance.

💚 Release Day for Shamrock! 💚 Found collapsed at just 96g with flystrike & wounds, his chances were slim. After intensive care, hand feeding & fighting off infections, this little warrior is finally back in the wild where he belongs! 🌿✨ #HedgehogRescue

600th rescue of 2025: Kraken 💧 who was tapped in a pond, he was too shy for pics! So meet Bueno #608 💚 Here’s how you can support the rescue and hogs in need: 👍 Share 💸 Donate 📦 Send supplies 🎟️ Enter our Annual Draw (closes 25Aug) 🛍️ Shop gifts 👉 linktr.ee/PricklesAndP...

The gorgeous BFG! He came to us tightly entangled in netting, thankfully we were able to free him and treat the resulting construction necrosis, this weekend he will be back off to the wild 🫶

🦔 Lucky Prickle Pick! 🦔 Win a prize worth up to £250 & help our hedgehogs 💚 🎟 Just £2 per ticket 👉 www.pricklesandpaws.org/shop Every ticket = a second chance for a prickly friend 🐾🌿