
20/04/2025
This is 'DynoRod', a beautiful old hedgehog that was found stuck down an open rainwater drain in South Godstone π₯Ίπ
His lovely elderly hero, Ivy, found 'DynoRod', however, she was unable to physically help him herself due to him being 2ft down the pipe, her mobility not what it used to be in her younger years and being very upset about her find. ππ’
She called Hurst Hedgehog Haven for help, who were over an hour away from Ivy at the time and were unable to come straight out but despite this they rang round for someone who could help locally, as Ivy was in a lot of distress and worrying herself sick about poor little Rod stuck head first down the drain and he had already been stuck, potentially, coming up to 24hrs! They did not give up on him!
We received the call from the lovely Helen at Hurst Hedgehog Haven who was desperately trying to find help for DynoRod and Ivy, and we were only too happy to step in and help them.
Ross quickly got on scene and Rod was pulled to safety, only his very large size saved him from going out of reach further down the narrowing pipe. He was brought back to our HQ for assessment.
Helen and Ann at Hurst Hedgehog Haven had heartbreakingly called 23 other local wildlife rescues before us, one was only 20 mins away from Ivy, but none of them were willing to help!!
Unfortunately poor old Rod was not in a good way, he's an older hedgehog, he was very dehydrated, starving hungry and thin, he had a snuffly, crackling chest, a nose bleed, gunky eyes, he was filthy dirty and had a few grazes too, yet he was still the most gentle and friendly gentleman to assess π₯Ήπ
We decided he needed specialist help so we transported Rod to Helen but on the way we quickly popped back to Ivy's house as it was on route, she is hard of hearing so we thought it better to see her personally as she was SO distraught about poor old Rod, to reassure her that he was going to the best hog hospital, what will happen to him and make sure she was ok herself.
Rod was received with open arms by Helen and was quickly assessed. His treatment started immediately, starting with fluids, a lovely warm bath, a nebulizer treatment for his chest followed by a good meal.
DynoRod will remain with Helen until he makes a full recovery and has put on a healthy weight.
Once he is fit and healthy and they are happy with him, we will once again transport Rod from Helens back to Ivy's garden.
As you can see, he already feels much better having his bath and treatments startedππ
Get well soon DynoRod! Your good friend Ivy is waiting for you!! π₯Ήππ
We would like to thank Helen and Ann at Hurst Hedgehog Haven for giving Rod the best treatment and care he could possibly have, and for supporting Ivy through this traumatic experience π₯Ήπ
They are truly the most lovely people and Rod is in the best place possible. He is one lucky hedgehog! π
If you would like to support Rod with his treatments you can either donate directly to the wonderful Hurst Hedgehog Haven, Hedgehog Rescue. or PayPal your donation for us to forward to them using our account with the reference as 'FOR ROD': [email protected]
Thank you π
Kim and Ross