Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital Charity Number: 1210935

Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital Charity Number: 1210935 We are a specialist rescue providing care for sick, injured & orphaned hedgehogs and now a registered charity. March and April are such months for Dotties.

We work closely with our local vets and surrounding practices. Those unable to be released live in our disabled gardens within our grounds. ~ WAKING HEDGEHOGS ADVICE ~
Around now fat reserves are running very low and our little prickly friends start coming out of hibernation. A hedgehog generally will have lost around one third of its body weight during this time! With such a drastic weight loss they initially wake very disorientated and weak, they can appear drunk being very wobbly on their feet. Their first priority is water not food so it is very important to ensure that there is ice free water in your garden all year round. Extreme low temperatures can cause a hedgehog to wake in the middle of winter. This first couple of days are a dangerous time for them. This is the time when we start to get ready for emergencies where hedgehogs have had their nests destroyed from people tidying up their gardens as the sun has decided to shine. We will admit many hedgehogs with soft tissue injuries from strimmers and garden forks along with fractured bones from spades and forks. The injuries are often horrific with operations needed and long periods of rehabilitation, some live with us as they are unable to be released. A number of our casualties will be put to sleep straight away due to the extent of the injuries. It is so sad when you think that they manage to survive winter lowering their metabolism to near death in order to survive only to be seriously injured by us. Always check before trimming or cutting down shrubs or bushes. Always check your compost heap before digging over with a fork. If you are removing a shed/ summer house please check underneath them. They love to nest under under garden sheds and patio decking. Long grass? Check before trimming or mowing. If spraying your fence please buy brands that are non toxic
Slug pellets…… invite hedgehogs in to help instead :)
Use non toxic alternatives to weed killer

Please make the time to make your garden more hedgehog and wildlife friendly. We are happy to offer advice and google is amazing for ideas. Your garden could be a home for lots of prickly friends that will eat your slugs to help your garden and they are a pleasure to watch! Hedgehogs are in serious decline in the UK anyway but putting further obstacles in their way when they wake from the dangers of hibernation is easily avoided with a little knowledge and caring.

I’m called Feisty…..Enough said 🤜
12/09/2026

I’m called Feisty…..
Enough said 🤜

12/09/2026

Someone loves the new cages!

12/09/2026

New Cages!!!!!

🦔 It’s me again, Fergy! 💚I had my second vet appointment now that my fractured skull has healed, so they could finally t...
12/09/2026

🦔 It’s me again, Fergy! 💚

I had my second vet appointment now that my fractured skull has healed, so they could finally take a proper look at my poorly leg.

The lovely vet decided that although my leg has knitted together a little wonky, it’s actually better than losing it! 🥳 So no amputation for me! 🎉

I’m back at Dottie’s just in time for dinner… which is obviously the most important part! 😂🦔💚

Bye Bye 👋 Gorgeous Bumble 💚
12/09/2026

Bye Bye 👋 Gorgeous Bumble 💚

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rose N Tonys in Sandwich for not only donating the wool but the pattern to make more hedgehogs for o...
12/09/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rose N Tonys in Sandwich for not only donating the wool but the pattern to make more hedgehogs for our fundraising team!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Little Charlotte from Manor House Minster Nursery & Out of School Club 🥰
11/09/2026

Little Charlotte from Manor House Minster Nursery & Out of School Club 🥰

🦔💚 A HUGE thank you to Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital Charity Number: 1210935! 💚🦔

This morning we found a hedgehog in our sandpit who was looking quite poorly. We carefully got him out and kept him safe and comfortable for a couple of hours before Dottie kindly took her in to look after her. 🥹🦔

Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital is a charity dedicated to caring for hedgehogs in need, and we think the work they do is absolutely amazing. ❤️

We’re so grateful that this little one is now in such caring and experienced hands. It’s wonderful to know that charities like this are there to help our wildlife when they need it most. 🌿🦔

A massive thank you to Dottie for everything you do — what an amazing charity! 💚

Update: Little Mo had arrived very cold and despite our efforts and high hopes she left us this afternoon. She was meant...
11/09/2026

Update: Little Mo had arrived very cold and despite our efforts and high hopes she left us this afternoon. She was meant for better things 🤍

Hello 👋
I’m Little Mo…….

Our second set of amazing cages are now installed! 🦔💚A day and a half of fitting and they’re going to outlast me! 😂A HUG...
10/09/2026

Our second set of amazing cages are now installed! 🦔💚

A day and a half of fitting and they’re going to outlast me! 😂

A HUGE thank you to Harrison Veterinary Equipment for doing such an amazing job. They’re calm in colour, beautifully made and adaptable for one hog, two buddies or a mum and her babies.

We are absolutely over the moon with our veterinary-grade cages — and so are our residents! 💚💚

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped us get to this stage. We couldn’t have done it without your amazing help!! 🦔💚

It’s not every day you see one of these!Mr Princess 👑 lHe currently has a tummy full of cap eggs (round worm) and lung w...
09/09/2026

It’s not every day you see one of these!
Mr Princess 👑 l
He currently has a tummy full of cap eggs (round worm) and lung worm. But after treatment he should be able to return back to the wild! 🙌

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Bullockstone Road
Herne Bay
CT67NR

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