Available Animals

The following animals are all available 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 £70 for those under 6 months, £60 for those under 12 months old, and £50 for those over 12 months. 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

Rhubarb 

Location: Bridgwater
Age:  3 Years Old
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog

About: Loves soggy biscuits and raw currently. She is very huffy when being handled but slowly shows her face. Will require an experienced home due to multiple hibernation attempts with her previous owner, currently she is kept at 27 degrees and seems to be doing well on this.

Suitable for: Experienced Home

Price: £50

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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