Blandford Hedgehog group seek local support

A local hedgehog welfare group is appealing for kind-hearted animal lovers to set up new hedgehog rescue centres.

Blandford Hedgehog Group (BHHG) fears that as Spring approaches and hedgehogs emerge from hibernation, more and more will find themselves in perilous situations.

Between August and December last year, Blandford HHG placed more than 100 hedgehogs into local rescue centres. The majority of these went to Hamworthy and Crossways, with Hazelbury Bryan, Halstock, Portland and Bournemouth taking on the remainder.

Rescues operate 365 days a year and do not receive any official funding. Each rescue initiative has to raise funds to pay for food, bedding, medication and vet bills.

Recently Blandford HHG purchased two infrared heaters for the hedgehog refuge at Hamworthy.
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“If you are interested in finding out more, starting a rescue, becoming a fosterer or joining our amazing team of volunteers shredding newspaper for bedding, transporting hogs and [helping with] donations, please contact Denise on 07519 885147. You can also contact us through our Blandford HHG Facebook page, or email [email protected].”