Prickles and Paws near Newquay running low after 1,183 hedgehogs

One thousand, one hundred and eighty-three. That is how many hedgehogs Prickles and Paws has admitted so far this year, and the cupboards at its “Hogspital” are starting to show it.

After an exceptionally busy few months, Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue, which moved to its new home on the edge of the Carnanton Estate near Newquay airport in February, says it is running low on lots of essential supplies and needs to restock.

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What the rescue is short of

Kitten biscuits are near the top of the list, along with Oralade.

The rescue is also short of ringworm treatment supplies. That covers gloves and protective sleeves, plus products like Leucillin and Oatmeal Spray.

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How you can help

The team has updated its Amazon Wish List with the items it urgently needs, and says it would be incredibly grateful to anyone able to donate one. Items bought from the list are delivered straight to the rescue.

If you live locally and would rather buy supplies elsewhere, the rescue has a network of community drop-off points too, shown on a map on its website. Its volunteer community ambassadors then get the donations to the Hogspital.

“Every contribution helps us keep caring for the hedgehogs in need,” Prickles and Paws said.

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📷Credit: Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue