Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital rescues over 100 dehydrated hedgehogs
They say the hot weather has led to mothers abandoning nests
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital is currently hosting over 100 dehydrated hedgehogs, as soaring temperatures have caused mothers to abandon their nests, leaving young animals struggling to survive.
According to hospital officials, the dry conditions have led to an influx of poorly adult hedgehogs arriving daily, contributing to the strain on resources.
Call for Donations
Hospital staff have highlighted the nutritional demands of their current animal population, which includes hedgehogs, nine growing fox cubs, and five badger cubs.
Efforts to care for these animals have depleted food stocks, prompting an urgent request for donations.
Particularly needed are Webbox dog sausage in chicken flavour for the smaller hoglets, though any flavour is appreciated for larger hedgehogs.
Additional meat and biscuits are sought for larger mammals.
"We are feeding over a 100 baby hedgehogs right now due to the very dry conditions as well poorly adult hedgehogs arriving daily. We have been admitting up to 8+ most days, leaving our food stocks low. As well as the hedgehogs our 9 growing fox cubs and 5 badger cubs eat alot of food too. We would be most grateful for any food donations...in particular Webbox dog sausage chicken flavour for our tiny hoglets, but will take any flavour for the larger hogs," Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital said.
"Any tinned meat and biscuits for the larger mammals would be very much appreciated," the hospital added.
The appeal for food donations demonstrates the vital work undertaken by wildlife hospitals to care for vulnerable animals under challenging environmental conditions.