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Animal charity issues warning as hedgehog nearly killed by common household item
Volunteers cleaned the young hedgehog with emollient solution after litter left her barely able to move, and the charity is caring for 200 hedgehogs.
- On Tuesday, August 11, a passerby found a young hedgehog, now named Sparkle, covered in hardened, glittery slime near Herne Bay, Kent; volunteers at Dottie's Little Hog Hospital treated her and placed her in an incubator for recovery.
- Hogbin believes a discarded toy, likely thrown from a car window, melted in the heat; the hedgehog walked into the goo, which hardened over her body, gluing her eye shut and restricting her movement.
- Yesterday, Hogbin noted Sparkle's rigid leg and closed eye raised serious concerns; after emollient baths, she reported, "Her eye is now open and she's walking around in the incubator," adding Sparkle looks "absolutely beautiful."
- This incident marks the second recent case of a hedgehog nearly dying from litter, prompting Hogbin to urge the public to dispose of waste responsibly: "Never dump rubbish and put water out, wildlife is struggling and they need water."
- Once Sparkle reaches adult size, she will be released into a hedgehog-friendly garden, while the Little Hog Hospital currently cares for 200 hedgehogs, with 100 treated at the hospital and the rest in a specially adapted garden.
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Animal Charity Warns of Hidden Danger to Hedgehogs
An animal charity is alerting the public after a hedgehog nearly died from a common household item. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about everyday objects that pose unexpected risks to wildlife. The charity’s warning aims to raise awareness among homeowners about potential hazards lurking in their gardens and homes. This case highlights the...
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