Available Animals
The following animals are all available for adoption/ currently undergoing their observation period to see if suitable for adoption . For more details on each animal and to apply for adoption scroll down below.
Please note to adopt one of our lovely hedgehogs or tenrecs there is an adoption donation of £90 for those under 6 months, £70 for those under 12 months old, £60 for those over 12 months and £40 for our Golden Oldies (4 years + APH only). For Long Eared hedgehogs the adoption donation is set at £100. This donation allows for the rescue to intake more hedgehogs and tenrecs in need and allow essential veterinary access to those who need it.
Available
for Adoption
Hedgy
Location: Reading
Age: 1-2 years approx based on numerous factors
Species: APH
About: Joined Happy Quills 11/1/25. Hedgy came to Happy Quills underweight and suffering severe skin problems that even the vet could not find a solution for, so we made him a permanent foster. However, we moved him to one of our carers who runs a wildie rescue and she has miraculously managed to resolve his skin issues utilising her extensive knowledge. He is still a small guy, but his weight is now stable. Since his issues are now resolved we have made an unprecedented move and decided that he will now no longer be a permanent foster, but will get the chance to get his own forever home.
Likes: sniffing hair, wormies, toilet rolls, liner diving and running around the room like a loon
Dislikes: Anything resembling a proper bed to sleep in, being woken up.
Hedgy will need an Aveeno sensitive baby or oatmeal soak bath every two weeks with gentle toothbrush brushing and a thorough rinse in order to maintain his current skin condition and prevent his old skin issues resurfacing.
Suitable for: Experienced (due to skin maintenance)
Price: £60
Under Observation
Ruby
Location: Braintree
Age: 4 years
Species: Tenrec
About: Joined Happy Quills 1/6/25. Ruby has been handed in with some health issues that need resolved before we decide if she is suitable for adoption or not. Her foster carer has taken her to the vet and she is now on antibiotics for a respiratory infection and an eye infection. Keep checking in for updates if you are interested in this little girl.
Suitable for: Not yet known
Price: £60
Under Observation
Daphne
Location: Doncaster
Age: 3 years
Species: APH
About: Joined Happy Quills 11/6/25. Keep checking in for updates to find out if this girl will be up for adoption or made a permanent foster.
Suitable for: Not yet known
Price: £60
Coming soon
More delightful spiky friends
Location: TBC
Age: TBC
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehogs/Tenrecs/LEH
About: Historically the beginning of the year is always quiet for hand-ins. Keep checking in as the website will be updated as soon as we have new hand ins. You never know, the hog/tenrec for you could be waiting just round the corner.
Suitable for:
Price:
Standards we require before applications
APH Requirements
Minimum Set up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium 4ft x 18 x 18
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. Fleece, Carefresh, Puppy Pads
- At least One:
- Bed
- Tunnel
- Pouch
- Toys, Forage Tray or Mat
- Bucket Wheel
- We recommend Carolina Storm, Tic Tac, Squazlehogs, or Speedyhogs
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl
LEH Requirements
Minimum Set up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium minimum 4ft x 2ft x 18, preferably larger vivarium 5ft or more
- Playpen or space for free roaming - Essential
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. finacard, paper based, aspen shavings and hemp bedding
- At least one bed/hide
- At least one tunnel
- Plenty of stimulating toys - e.g. treat dispensers, forage boxes, forage mats, etc.
- Bucket wheel 12" - 16", 12" minimum, ideally the biggest one you can fit in your enclosure
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl
Tenrec Requirements
Minimum Set Up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium 4ft x 18 x 18
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. Beech chips or bark chips
- At least two:
- Hides
- Tunnels
- Climbing equipment, cork logs or similar
- Sand bath, including play or reptile sand
- Large hamster wheel or mesh wheel
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl