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SWCC Hedgehog Hospital is a charity hospital dedicated to the rescue & rehabilitation of hedgehogs. Keep trying to call us
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Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/swcc
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share About Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is a unit near Cambridge dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of the European Hedgehog. It was opened in 2012 and is run by 9 trustees, 2 staff, an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers, and we would

not exist without our generous supporters. We admit up to 800 hedgehogs annually from across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as the surrounding areas of Greater London, Suffolk, Essex and Bedfordshire. Found a hog that is injured, poorly, orphaned or out during the day? Please note this page is not constantly monitored so do not wait here for a reply here if you are concerned about a hog - please call us on our helpline 07505651968 or 07947361187 (Open 10 am - 4 pm)
If you can not get through to us please:
1. Ring the BHPS for advice on 01584 890801
3. Find and contact a local wildlife rescue
www.helpwildlife.co.uk/map
If the hedgehog is collapsed or injured and you can not get through to us please contact your nearest vet. Thank you :)

History
Shepreth Wildlife Park managed a hedgehog rehabilitation program on-site for many years but, upon seeing the need for expansion, created the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) in 2011. The SWCC also helps many other conservation efforts worldwide and aims to raise awareness about endangered species, which is why you may occasionally see posts about other animals on this page too. How to help
We have an Amazon Wishlist which we keep updated with items we most need. You might be able to find these items cheaper elsewhere so feel free to shop around! https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share

To make a monetary donation please check out the links on this page:

https://www.justgiving.com/swcc

We need lots of newspaper to use as bedding for the hogs, so an easy way to help is to save your newspaper and drop them off in the brown wheelie bins outside the hospital or outside the wheelie bins located at the shed near the top of the carpark. If you remove the staples from them first we will be eternally grateful.

13/12/2024

Hog-mus day 13 🦔🎄❄️

Spikey doo came to us after being found out during the day. He was an extremely poorly little mite on admission, very dehydrated and skinny. His faecal result found he had lungworm, roundworm and fluke and weighing only 182g he definitely had a lot against him.

Thankfully young spikey doo responded well to treatment and is now 300g heavier. Well done Spikey doo. 🦔

12/12/2024

This festive season, you can make a real difference for hedgehogs in need 🦔 For £160, you can cover the entire running costs of the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital for one day. Your gift ensures our patients have everything they need—warmth, food, medication and expert care to recover and return to the wild as soon as possible: https://swcc.sumupstore.com/products?category=MERCHANTS_DEFAULT_CATEGORY

Spread the holiday cheer with a gift that truly matters. Sponsor a day of life-saving care this Christmas! 💙

12/12/2024

Hog-mus day 12 🦔🎄❄️

Rocket came to us after being found out at night not doing very much. Since being with us he has been treated for lungworm, roundworm and fluke. Rocket has well and truly enjoyed his time here gaining nearly 500g since his admission at the beginning of October.

11/12/2024

Hog-mus day 11 🦔🎄❄️

Meadow was found out during the day covered in flystrike back in September and weighed only 152g.

For such a small hedgehog she was extremely poorly and was definitely up against it. Since being with us she has been treated for lungworm and fluke. She is still being treated for ringworm which made her face go completely bald! Thankfully her fur is making a come back.

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11/12/2024

Nominate SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital for a £1,000 festive financial boost from Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving! 💙

This Christmas, you can help Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) secure a share of £12,000 through the Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good awards.

It’s quick and easy to nominate us! Simply:

1. Visit www.movementforgood.com
2. Click the nomination button.
3. Enter Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity and select Animals and Wildlife from the drop-down menu.
4. Provide your details and submit your nomination.

Every nomination counts, and the winners will be drawn at random—so the more nominations we receive, the better our chances!

Hurry—nominations close on Thursday, 19th December at 11:59 PM.

Thank you for your continued support, and don’t forget to spread the word to friends and family! Let’s make this Christmas extra special for wildlife 🦔

11/12/2024

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your incredible generosity, the Big Give Christmas Challenge was a success! Together, we raised an amazing £12,824, which will go a long way in helping us provide the best care for our hedgehog patients at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital 🥰

Thank you for making such a meaningful difference—the hedgehogs (and our team) are deeply grateful!

10/12/2024

Hog-mus day 10 🦔🎄❄️

Little Rolypoly came to us after being found orphaned with her two siblings. Sadly her two siblings were too poorly and did not make it 😔

Rolypoly has been treated for fluke and ringworm since being with us and has gained nearly 400g. She just needs to gain a little more weight and she will be ready to leave us if the weather stay mild.

10/12/2024

🌟BE QUICK! LAST CHANCE!🌟

This year, the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is part of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge! Every donation you make TODAY will be matched. Let’s make this week count for hedgehogs in need!

Help us reach our goal of £12,500 and ensure that we can run the whole hospital for nearly three months! Your donation today will make a lasting impact: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

09/12/2024

Hog-mus day 9 🦔🎄❄️

Joe was found out during the day being bothered by crows. Thankfully he spotted in time before the crows started to do some damage.

Since being with us he has been treated for lungworm, roundworm, fluke and ringworm. Yesterday he had his pre release checks and passed with flying colours so hopefully if we have a break in the weather we can get him released!

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09/12/2024

This year the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is taking part in the Big Give's Christmas Challenge. Time is running out to donate to our campaign! Every donation made during this week will be doubled whilst match funds last!

Help us reach our goal of £12,500 and you'll be contributing to running the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital for nearly 3 months! https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

08/12/2024

Hog-mus day 8 🦔🎄❄️

Aurora came to us after being found out during the day.
Since being with us she has been treated for lungworm, roundworm and fluke. It’s taken a while to get her stable but she now is gaining weight and has a great appetite for kitten biscuits.

08/12/2024

This year, the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is part of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge! From , December 3rd, every donation you make will be matched for 7 days while match funds last. Let’s make this week count for hedgehogs in need!

Help us reach our goal of £12,500 and ensure our vet costs are covered for more than two and a half years! Your donation today will make a lasting impact: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

07/12/2024

This year, the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is thrilled to participate in the Big Give's Christmas Challenge! Starting on , December 3rd, you’ll have 7 days to donate—and every pound you give will be doubled while match funds last.

By helping us reach our £12,500 target, you’ll ensure nearly three months of care for the hedgehogs at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. Together, we can make this happen. Support hedgehogs now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

07/12/2024

Hog-mus day 7 🦔🎄❄️

Everyone’s favourite OAP, Eric! Eric has been with us for many months now struggling to overcome his ringworm. We are finally starting to see some new spine growth on his bald patches and once he has a nice covering he will be ready for release!

06/12/2024

Join the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital in the Big Give's Christmas Challenge this year! From , December 3rd, your donations will be doubled for 7 days thanks to match funding. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to help hedgehogs in need!

Help us reach our goal of £12,500 and you'll be contributing to paying our vet for over two years and a half! Give today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

06/12/2024

Hog-mus day 6 🦔🎄❄️

Dumpling was found out during the day. On admission she was quite dehydrated and full of lungworm and roundworm. Dumpling has responded amazingly well to treatment and has gained over 500g since being with us and absolutely loves her kitten biscuits.

05/12/2024

🎅🌟 Join us for a Magical Encounter with Santa at his Grotto at Shepreth Wildlife Park! 🌟🎄

Get ready to make this holiday season extra special for your little ones. At just £10 donation* per child, this unforgettable experience includes:

❄️ A visit to Santa's Grotto and a chat with the man in red
❄️ A Christmas gift
❄️ A FREE child winter zoo pass, granting them access to Shepreth Wildlife Park for a future visit between 1st October and 31st March in any year

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗪𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹.

Santa will be waiting for you on 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/meetsanta/

*Please note that the Santa's Grotto £10 donation does not include entry into the wildlife park, which is required to access the Grotto. Children and all accompanying guests (minimum of one adult required per Santa's Grotto booking) will receive a discounted entry rate of £10 per person.

*Remember, your Santa's Grotto £10 donation is payable directly to the ‘Charity Elf’ on the day. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 as the charity is not able to accept card payments.

05/12/2024

We’re excited to announce that we are be taking part in the Big Give ! Every donation made to our campaign from 3-10 December will be doubled!

By helping us reach our £12,500 target, you’ll ensure nearly three months of care for the hedgehogs at the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital. Together, we can make this happen. Support hedgehogs now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTzjAAH?c=65782

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C/O Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road
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http://www.swccharity.org/, https://twitter.com/SWCCharity

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Mint is always one of the first to come out and enjoy his dinner ☺️🥰

Yesterday saw the arrival of 5 new hedgehogs including little Matcha. Matcha was found out during the day crossing the road her finder quickly scooped her up and brought her home. Her finder got in contact with us and brought her along. On admission she was very active but had lots of fleas and a few ticks. Once her fleas were treated and ticks removed we gave her some subcutaneous fluids and offered her some food. She wasn’t keen on her wet food but absolutely loved her Royal canin mother and baby cat biscuits! Her first faecal has been tested and so far she is clear but we will retest in a few days just in case there is something hiding. Welcome Matcha! ♥️🦔

Russle came to us after being found out during the day in his finders garden. On arrival he has quite extensive flystrike to his ears, eyes, legs and genitals. Some one which had already hatched into maggots. Once we had removed all of the eggs and maggots he was warmed up and given some subcutaneous fluids. It’s been very touch and go with him as he was refusing syringe feeds and was not interested in eating for himself. However the last few days he has realised that food is actually quite yummy. A huge thanks to all who have donated items off our Amazon wish list 🦔♥️

And they just keep coming… Hotrod was found curled up on the path in front of her finders house. Sadly there was no sign of mum so the decision was made to bring her in. On admission she had very wrinkly skin so it was evident that she hadn’t been fed in quite some time. On first impressions Hotrod was not best pleased with the situation she had found herself in. She was extremely jumpy and huffy and did not appreciate being handled, we can’t say we blame her. Turns out she was just desperate for a wee, once she was toileted she calmed down massively and even took her first syringe feed like a champ. Did you know hoglets cannot go to the toilet by themselves? Mum would stimulate this by licking their bellies and she would do this till they are around 3 weeks old. As we are not mum we use a cotton bud dipped in baby oil which is gently vibrated over their genitals to help them go to the toilet. 🦔

They grow up so quickly 🥰 Bumble and Bee update one week on since their admission. While the first few days were a challenge with both little hoglets not thriving and refusing hand feeds. We are now happy to report both babies have gained nearly 30g and are now lapping puppy formula all on their own. A huge thank you to all who sent items from our Amazon wishlist. Your support is greatly appreciated. 🦔

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About Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is a unit near Cambridge dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of the European Hedgehog. It was opened in 2012 and is run by 9 trustees, 2 staff, an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers, and we would not exist without our generous supporters. We admit up to 800 hedgehogs a year from across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as the surrounding areas of Greater London, Suffolk and Bedfordshire. Found a hog that is injured, poorly, orphaned, or out during the day? Please note that this page is not constantly monitored so do not wait for a reply here if you are concerned about a hog - call us on our 24 hour helpline 07505 651968. If we do not answer please: 1 - keep trying to call us 2 - ring the BHPS for advice on 01584 890801 3 - find and contact a local wildlife rescue www.helpwildlife.co.uk/map If the hedgehog is collapsed or injured and you cannot get through to a rescue please take it straight to a vet. Thank you! History Shepreth Wildlife Park managed a hedgehog rehabilitation program on site for many years but, upon seeing the need for expansion, created the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) in 2011. The SWCC also helps many other conservation efforts worldwide and aims to raise awareness about endangered species, which is why you might occasionally see posts about other animals on this page too 🐯 How to help We have an Amazon Wishlist which we keep updated with items we most need. You might be able to find these items cheaper elsewhere so feel free to shop around! https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/10YC81KWYR2TS To make a monetary donation please check out the links on this page: http://www.swccharity.org/donations/ We need lots of newspapers to use as bedding for the hogs, so an easy way to help is to save your newspapers and drop them off in the brown wheelie bins outside the hospital. If you remove the staples from them first we will be eternally grateful 😁 Thank you for all your support 🦔

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