Will add it to the last of the cheese names π
10.03.2026 19:14
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Will add it to the last of cheese names π
10.03.2026 19:14
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Love this! We previously had a litter of hoglets named after different varieties of apple but think we could get a couple of weeks worth of names from apple varieties. Will suggest it to the team π«Άπ¦πΎ
10.03.2026 19:13
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Camembert has been with us for 9 days now, she is responding well to treatment for pneumonia and internal parasites π«Ά
We are almost out of cheese names, any suggestions for our next name theme?
10.03.2026 19:05
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Did we mention July & August is hoglet season? π¦πΎ
10.03.2026 12:20
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Summer Work Placements Available! ππ¦πΎ
Want hands-on wildlife experience? July and August work placements available. Perfect for students interested in veterinary, animal care or conservation.
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10.03.2026 09:04
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Our second admission today was Monterey from St Austell. He is in very poor body condition! Heβs been given subcutaneous fluids and been settled into a hutch for the night π«Άπ¦πΎ
07.03.2026 18:37
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First look inside the new Hogspital! π‘π¦
Weβre officially up and running β still unpacking and setting up spaces, but most of the hard work is done.
So grateful to everyone who helped make this dream a reality πΎπ
07.03.2026 12:58
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β¨ Our very first admission at the new Hogspital!
Meet Davidstow β a dog attack who very luckily escaped without injury. He arrived on moving day just after the hutches were set up, before weβd even unpacked a box! π₯π¦
06.03.2026 08:54
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Thank you ππ¦πΎ
02.03.2026 18:54
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π Weβre in! π
Weβve moved into our new site at Carnanton and are now fully operational. The Cubert site is now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it happen π
β±οΈ How long do you think it took to get our first admission? ππΎ
#WildlifeRescue #HedgehogRescue #PricklesAndPaws
02.03.2026 16:45
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Looking for a World Book Day read?
Bertieβs Prickly Problem π¦
A fun kidsβ story inspired by real hedgehog journeys β with activities and gentle lessons about caring for nature.
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Read for a cause & tag a fellow book lover! π
28.02.2026 07:42
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More footage from Socratesβ movement assessment the other day.
Still a little way to go strength-wise in that hind leg, but watching instinct take over never gets old. Within seconds he was snuffling around and foragingπ¦πΎ
25.02.2026 22:11
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Carrot waking up after a long day snoozing! He can smell his breakfast π«Ά Carrot has now graduated to an outside hutch, the final step in his rehabilitation before release back into the wild π¦πΎ
23.02.2026 18:58
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πΎ Meet Brie, our 62nd admission of 2026! πΎ
Found in Gunnislake, sheβs battling ringworm and internal parasites. She is responding well to treatment and will be closely monitored. Keep your fingers and paws crossed for her recovery! π€πΎ
21.02.2026 16:45
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β¨Just listen to that sniff! π¦πΎ
(yes you read that right, sound on for his very loud sniffing!) Socrates was out exploring the wildlife garden for his movement assessment. Heβs going to need a bit more rehab yet as he is still weak on a hind leg, but he has made great progress since admission! π«Ά
19.02.2026 15:50
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Yesterday, Wallace and Gromit were admitted after being trapped in a courtyard. Gromit is healthy, while Wallace requires treatment for an infected wound π«Άπ¦πΎ
17.02.2026 16:34
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π£ Vet Students: EMS Summer Placements!
1β5 week hands-on placements in Cornwall π¦ Open to 18+ studying veterinary, animal care, conservation, or interested in changing careers.
π Apply: www.pricklesandpaws.org/work-placements
16.02.2026 15:20
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What a productive weekend working on the new Hogspital! π¦πͺ Still lots to do before we can move, but weβre well on the way β¨
#hedgehogrescue #wildliferescue #hedgehoglove #newbuild
15.02.2026 16:55
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π Need a last-minute Valentineβs gift?
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#ValentinesDay #LastMinuteGift #GiveWithLove
13.02.2026 16:15
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Release assessment time! π¦β¨
After leg injuries or movement problems, our hedgehogs get a short wander in the wildlife garden so we can check movement and behaviour on natural surfaces.
Good news β Turnip passed and will soon be back where he belongs ππ¦πΎ
12.02.2026 17:07
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Weekend progress β
Doors oiled, frames painting started, and a great site meeting yesterday. Next week: building shelves & units for the new Hogspital π‘π¦πΎ
Want to help? Our Amazon Wishlist: amzn.eu/0dVQ3voz
Thank you for the support π
10.02.2026 16:59
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Yesterday was a busy one β¨
Site meeting with Warvena Construction to finalise the last steps before handover and move-in π‘
Followed by a vet visit to assess and treat a number of our hedgehogs ππ¦πΎ
10.02.2026 11:54
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Meet Quaker β¨
Admitted with a large abscess under his chin/neck and a head wound, likely from bite injuries. After treatment, the abscess has now fully healed!
He should soon be ready for release πΏ
Support hedgehogs like Quaker:
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08.02.2026 15:45
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A promising step forward πΎ
With a small release window ahead, a couple of our hedgehogs explored the wildlife garden for a few minutes yesterday while we assessed movement and behaviour πΏπ¦
07.02.2026 08:02
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πSpread the love this Valentineβs!π¦
Check out our range of cards & giftsβperfect for your Valentine and our rescued hedgehogs!
www.pricklesandpaws.org/shop
#ValentinesDay #hedgehog #giftideas
06.02.2026 16:07
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Carrot is making steady progress π§‘ Treated for mites, early-stage ringworm, and internal parasitesβand getting stronger every day π«Ά
06.02.2026 13:02
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Nose knows best π¦π¨ Smell is one of a hedgehogβs strongest senses!
#hedgehog #wildliferescue #hedgehogrescue #tinybutmighty #snoot
05.02.2026 10:23
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Event update π§οΈ
Pencarrow Snowdrop event is cancelled due to weather & ground conditions β so weβre hosting a coffee morning instead! βπ°
πCubert Village Hall π 10β12
Cake, crafts, Valentineβs gifts & a chance to hear about our new Hogspital π‘π¦
Hope to see you there!
03.02.2026 13:16
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