Tucson Hedgehogs
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Tucson Hedgehogs Rescue and Rehab 101
African pygmy hedgehogs, once dubbed the “Superpet of the ’90s,” have recently become even more popular!
Big Thanks to TV commercials that feature The irresistibly adorable live hedgehogs, hedgehog video games, the ever increasingly popular hedgie merchandise, ect.
“Unfortunately, like the fate of Dalmatians following the craze spawned by the movie 101 Dalmatians, many hedgehogs purchased on impulse are discarded or abandoned when the reality sets in that they are not the ideal pet for every family,” says Donnasue Graesser, Ph.D., a representative of the New Haven, Connecticut-based Hedgehog Welfare Society (HWS).
To combat this problem, Tucson Hedgehogs aims to protect the well-being of these adorable pets through owner education and when needed, hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation.
One of the primary goals of Tucson Hedgehogs is to educate potential hoglett guardians about the considerations they should make PRIOR to adoption.
TH has an ever growing network of approved Hogletts Foster Mums and Dads who will provide foster and/or permanent care for unwanted hedgehogs throughout the United States.
Tucson Hedgehogs provides each new Hoglett foster family a ATI Pure Basic Kit, a care package, which includes food, cage accessories and information on hoglet's care and maintenance.
Although hedgehogs aren’t quite as cuddly as kittens and puppies, they are truly special animals who deserve comfortable, safe and permanent homes, complete with snuggles and their most favored Mealworm treat
Tucson Hedgehogs Rescue and Rehabilitation Program
Tucson Hedgehogs Rescue and Rehab 101
African pygmy hedgehogs, once dubbed the “Superpet of the ’90s,” have recently become even more popular!
Big Thanks to TV commercials that feature The irresistibly adorable live hedgehogs, hedgehog video games, the ever increasingly popular hedgie merchandise, ect.
“Unfortunately, like the fate of Dalmatians following the craze spawned by the movie 101 Dalmatians, many hedgehogs purchased on impulse are discarded or abandoned when the reality sets in that they are not the ideal pet for every family,” says Donnasue Graesser, Ph.D., a representative of the New Haven, Connecticut-based Hedgehog Welfare Society (HWS).
To combat this problem, Tucson Hedgehogs aims to protect the well-being of these adorable pets through owner education and when needed, hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation.
One of the primary goals of Tucson Hedgehogs is to educate potential hoglett guardians about the considerations they should make PRIOR to adoption.
TH has an ever growing network of approved Hogletts Foster Mums and Dads who will provide foster and/or permanent care for unwanted hedgehogs throughout the United States.
Tucson Hedgehogs provides each new Hoglett foster family a ATI Pure Basic Kit, a care package, which includes food, cage accessories and information on hoglet's care and maintenance.
Although hedgehogs aren’t quite as cuddly as kittens and puppies, they are truly special animals who deserve comfortable, safe and permanent homes, complete with snuggles and their most favored Mealworm treat
Tucson Hedgehogs Rescue and Rehabilitation Program
Tucson Hedgehogs Rescue and Surrendered Hedgies
These Hogs have been surrendered to our rescue for a variety of reasons.
Each Hedgie has gone through a medical quarentune, our temperment evaluation and our fantastic foster rehabilitation program.
Ages and backgrounds are not always known on these hogs.
Click on the hedgehog's picture to read the bio.
Some may need experienced hands.
Thank You For Your Interest in Becoming a Tucson Hedgehog Hoglett Foster Parent
Interested In Joining The Foster Team?
What do I have to do?
Our Hoglett Foster Parents number one job is to love them and provide the basic hedge needs. Meaning: You are maintaining clean habitats, providing food and water daily, and giving adiquate attention and affection.
We ask of you to keep up on the appropriate diet ( our Insectivore Grub) and to do a quick text every few weeks to let me know how the hedgie is doing.
How Much Does It Cost?
We Will Provide any training and assistance our fosters need!
The Foster Family will then be responsible for maintaining the habitat, Food and any Hoglett's happiness need.
In the event there is Vet care needed - you are to contact us immediately and we will personally take our sick hedgehog to our doctor at the Animal and Emergency Clinic.