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 £80 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.
Ready to Adopt
Bailey
Location: Thornton-Cleveleys
Age: 3 years old
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy Quills 29/3/25. Bailey is a little chunk, but totally adorable with it. He loves freshly washed hair, chicken and scrambled egg. Needs encouragement to continue eating bugs as these are new to his diet.
He suffers from dry skin as he was previously kept on shavings, but oatmeal baths and leucillin are helping.
He can be huffy when first woken (who isn't?) and is not a big fan of strokes. However he has a very sweet and inquisitive nature and loves looking out of his viv glass watching the world go by.
His foster carer is going to find it hard parting with this bundle of personality.
Suitable for: Experienced or confident owner
Price: £60
Under Observation
Peanut
Location: Sidmouth
Age: 3.5 years old
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy Quills 29/3/25. Peanut is a small girl, weighing in at 304g. Beautiful autumnal colouring. Due to health issues (- weight/dental ) Peanut is more than likely going to become one of our permanent fosters. Currently undergoing her observation period.
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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. Due to lots of adoptions in January and February, at the moment there is only a small selection of hogs, who will become available once we have fully assessed them. Keep checking in as the website will be updated as soon as we have new hand ins. You never know, the hog for you could be waiting just round the corner.
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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 4ft x 2ft x 18, preferably larger vivarium
- 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
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