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Largest hedgehog rescue in Devon - looking for funding to build a new rescue centre. https://gofund.me/198aedc8 https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1188486-0

02/11/2026

01/11/2026

fans

Good evening.

This is poor little Peppar, caught in a rat trap, released and then placed under a hedge for 2 days. She now has flystrike on top of the injuries from the trap. We were told that the trap had caught her across the back, which gave us concern about a possible spinal injury, but as you can see, there is significant swelling in her leg/feet.

This is so common with rat traps. Please, please, please do not place rat traps on the floor. Rats climb all over objects, so there is no need for them to on the ground where other animals can get injured. We lose so many animals due to rat traps. A pest control person may say that they are safe, or need to be on the ground, this is poor advice from someone who doesn’t consider the consequences. Plus, never use rat poison, this is an indiscriminate killer. You love your wildlife, that’s why you are reading this, you don’t want to kill other wildlife through secondary poisoning.

Fortunately, Peppar has been lucky so far. After hours of flystrike removal plus meds to bring down the swelling, she’s stable. It is early days, but let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Please don’t try and care for wildlife yourself, it takes a lot more than just feeding them, which may ultimately kill them. If you care, get them to a recognised / established rescue centre and please don’t ignore them for days; this is your chance to help.

It's the beginning of a new month and for some it has been Pay Day! ELM would really appreciate a little help, if you can spare a few pounds https://gofund.me/d23d5229a and to you that donate via Standing Order every month, we can't thank you enough. 🥰

Regards,
Rick

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃 to those who celebrate.

No Halloween costumes here, just a monster of a hedgehog. This is Rebecca, who is a very healthy weight, at just over 1800g. The last picture is of her on a dinner plate for size reference 😱

29/10/2026

🦔 Meet Sniffler!

We admitted three hedgehogs yesterday, all weighing between 250–300g.

Sniffler was named by one of our lovely volunteers after his finder left the naming to us. He’s already made himself nice and cosy in the incubator!

He came in thin, dehydrated and with some rather nasty-looking poo. We’re not usually squeamish, but MY GOODNESS, did it smell! 🤢

28/10/2026

fans

Good evening,

We have been invited again this year to attend the Abbotskerswell Christmas Market on the 5th of December. There has always been massive support for ELM from those who attend, the stall holders, Belinda the organiser and crafters who make items for us.

Jacky (my wife) who was an award-winning cake decorator and amateur artist has produced some limited edition lino cut prints and hand made lino cut Christmas cards, please see pics. But we need more stall items as we’ve got very low.

I realise time is getting on, but I wondered if our lovely crafters who support ELM could help us out? We are trying to stick to either Christmas or hedgehog themed craft items; we’d love it if you can help.

I didn’t have time today to sort out a contact person/persons, hopefully follow up with it tomorrow; in the meantime, you can post below.

Thank you,
Rick and the ELM team.🙂

26/10/2026

Mrs poopy nose, aka Hawkwind, is one of 3 hoggys admitted today. She was found stumbling around a dog park in daylight this afternoon.

A lovely couple picked her up and rushed her up to the centre. Upon arrival she was very cold and her movement uncoordinated. As she came in late this afternoon and she is in poor health she has come home with me to recieve further care.

After a few hours in one of our travel incubators and several lots of subcutaneous fluids she is starting to look a bit brighter. Her abnormal movement is unchanged and could be a signs she has suffered a head trauma, possibly from a dog attack. She will continue to be monitored closely and her symptoms treated. Hopefully the quick actions of her finders and the intensive care she is receiving will be enough to get her back to health.

25/10/2026

fans

Evening everyone,
I have fantastic news, with your help we were nominated and won a £5000 prize with the Movement for good. I can't thank you all enough, ELM survives on your monthly donations and this is a much needed boost
Thank you again.
Regards,
Rick

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24/10/2026

Ben came into the rescue yesterday after being found out in the day. He came in weighing 89g, but today has already put on 13g, tipping the scales at 102g. Admittedly, some of that weight is from the subcutaneous fluids he recieved on arrival to ELM. He will be faecal sampled in the coming days to access what treatment he may require whilst he is in out care, but hopefully with some good food and tlc he will continue to gain weight.

22/10/2026

When you’re watching for hedgehogs… 🦔👀

…and get a surprise visitor instead! 🦊

You never know who might turn up on your doorstep! 🐾❤️

20/10/2026

🦔 Olga’s abscess update! 🦔

You may remember Olga, who came into our care with a nasty abscess underneath her chin. It was causing her quite a bit of discomfort, so she recently had a trip to the vets to have it drained.

We’re really pleased to say that it’s looking considerably better already! ❤️

The difference between the before and after photos is fantastic, and Olga is much more comfortable now that the abscess has been drained.

She’ll continue to be monitored closely while the area heals, but we’re really happy with the progress she’s making. 🥰

Swipe to see her before and after — what a difference! 🦔❤️

Address

Unit 5, Hayter Hames, Seale Hayne
Newton Abbot
TQ126NQ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447971276658

Website

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