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.
Under Observation
Bunty
Location: Doncaster
Age: 8 months old
Species: Lesser Tenrec
About: Bunty arrived 14/6/24 so is currently under observation. Watch out for further updates.
Suitable for: Unknown yet
Price £60
Available
DARRYL
Location: Kettering
Age: 18 months old
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Darryl loves his food, he generally will eat anything that is put in front of him. He likes his wheel, but more than anything in the world he loves creating the biggest and bestest poo boots every night!
Suitable for: Any
Price £50
Under Observation
WILBUR
Location: Blackpool
Age: 18 months old
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Wilbur joined Happy quills on 13/7/24. He is currently under two weeks observation. Watch out for details coming soon!
Suitable for: Unknown
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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