Littlest Wildlife Hotel - North Devon

29/10/2026

I know that my posting is sporadic but when you post there is someone waiting in the comments to drag you down at every given opportunity it makes posting updates or available adoptions an arduous chore.

We do our very best by every animal that comes in to our care at The Littlest Wildlife Hotel to ensure that the wild animals are rehabilitated and released to their home environment or peacefully euthanised to put them out of any pain and suffering, and that the cats and kittens are neutered, treated and rehomed to homes that match their needs. Either farm homes where they can help with rodent control whilst also being fed and given any veterinary care they require or family homes where they will be loved and cherished for the rest of their lives.

When other rescues make comment on posts that are unsubstantiated and researched it gives the wider public cause for concern where there is no case for the concern. We would never make a public post on another rescues practices, despite what we may privately think. We work to promote cohesive working across other rescues and have worked closely to ensure that we are able to share concerns or help take in animals that they don’t have space for. To be dragged down and criticised is hurtful and disheartening.

We strive to be ethical and ensure that our adoptive pet animals do not have the ability to reproduce and further the problem of unwanted animals. We have also helped out with pet animals that aren’t in our care to neuter them and return them to their homes. I’m unsure what more we can do.

This is the side of rescue work that brings us down and makes us question if we should continue. We have been working in rescue for 10 years, we will never know it all and learn new things weekly and sometimes daily, and are always happy to modify our practices based on new research.

If you can do anything in this life - be nice, you have no clue what someone has been dealing with that day, and your words could be the last straw that breaks them.

29/10/2026

Over the past week we have admitted a few hedgehogs all suffering with the same damage, a broken rear leg. Unfortunately, this makes them unviable for rehabilitation. Whilst they can have birth defects which can cause a mutation of a limb, and of course some have them amputated through the course of their lives naturally and don’t get necrosis or sepsis killing them, many succumb to the infection and/or pain.

In our opinion an animal without all four limbs is at a disadvantage to get themselves away from predators and remove external parasites from their body. We aren’t prepared to release an animal for them to be immediately compromised, so these unfortunate souls were taken to the vets to be euthanised.

We have also admitted a number of very small juvenile hedgehogs who have been found out during the day. At this time of year any hedgehog that you see out in the day time needs help, please contain them in a high sided box and contact your nearest rescue for advice.

This is Katie, she is so named after a friend of mine who had a c-section on the day of Katie’s admission and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Darci-Ivy.

25/10/2026

Tails, now known as Bob is ready for his new home.

Bob is a really lovely cat. We don’t know his age, but he’s not an old man.

He does get nervous in new situations so don’t be surprised when you get him home to be nothing like the cat you met, he’ll come round if he’s left alone.

Bob loves to sit on your knee and be stroked, but he won’t when you get him home!! Bob’s go to behaviour when he’s stressed is growling and swiping at you, but he’s really not like that at all.

Can you give Bob a chance at stability and be his people and his home?

If you are interested in providing that special place for him please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/5gdNiaDFrayx39Q49

25/10/2026

Nero is ready for his new home! 🏡

Nero was a feral kitten who arrived with his siblings. He was the only one who is suitable for a pet home. His brothers have now been rehomed to a farm.

Nero has been neutered and he really enjoys affection from humans, although he can be a little nervous of fast movements. He’s very vocal and enjoys nothing more than letting you know that he’s starving and hasn’t been fed for hours and hours (about 5 minutes after he’s finished eating his sachet of wet food).

He really is a lovely boy and deserves the very best home. He’s around 6 months old.

If you are interested in giving him a new place to play in please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/WSVednax6fTsvnuB9

25/10/2026

Our amazing rat proof pigeon loft is up and now in action thanks to our handyman Stephen Lock (who is an author and truck enthusiast) before he went off to have hip surgery. He created this beauty from old sheds and pallets in the main. The pigeons love it and love the freedom it affords them to come and go as they please once they have been rehabilitated and released. Thank you Stephen.

It also gives us the space that they occupied previously to be utilised for other rehab cases.

You can donate towards the care of the animals on our website littlestwildlifehotel.org.uk

23/10/2026

Available for rehoming.

Cheryl - male 9 week old marbled tabby kitten
Kimberly - female 9 week old mackerel tabby kitten
Nadine - female 9 week old black and white kitten

This group of siblings is available for new homes, they were found beside their dead mother when they were between 2 and 3 weeks old. They were taken to a vets where they remained for about 4 weeks, they were weaned and treated for ringworm. All their treatments have now ended and they have been in our home getting fully used to the comings and goings of a busy house and all the noises that entails.

The 3 kittens have very different personalities. Cheryl is very loving and affectionate and wants to be where you are and see what you are doing, including attempting to test any food you are eating (none of which he’s been able to sample, but it doesn’t stop him trying!). Cheryl has the loudest purr that continues until he is fast asleep, he loves to snuggle down on your knee and cuddle in (eventually when he’s stopped loving everyone).

Kimberly is the most reserved kitten, although she wants love, she wants you to work hard for it and won’t just give it to you freely. She will settle down beside you, or on the back of the chair where you are. Although reserved she prefers a firm touch when stroking her rather than a soft tickle. Although her eyes looks quite melancholy she’s actually quite mischievous and enjoys playing on/in the curtains.

Nadine is definitely the middle ground between Cheryl and Kimberly. She’s a little more reserved than Cheryl, but definitely is easier going than Kimberly. Nadine loves to cuddle with you and likes to look at you whilst she purrs herself to sleep.

All kittens are now used to household noises, other cats and dogs. Viewing will be by appointment only and with a completed expression of interest form.

You can find the form here: https://forms.gle/ZmixYK94XQv3Sw8GA

22/10/2026

Hi everyone, we were sent this in an email it’s a grant of £500 open to animal welfare charities based solely in Devon and Cornwall.

We’d appreciate it if you could nominate us and share with your friends with a hint of then to nominate us too?

Thank you!

That way we may not constantly be asking for donations, well we probably will as we have 25 cats in and over 30 hedgehogs and they are eating A LOT!!

Please nominate your favourite animal welfare charity or voluntary organisation based in Devon or Cornwall now! Closing date 16 November

21/10/2026

For information our entire network at the rescue is down. If you are unable to reach us on the phone try and get us on WhatsApp which may be more successful.

15/10/2026

Another Brown Long Eared bat collected today from Bishops Nympton Primary School.

This little one caused quite a stir and talking point with the children and staff at the school. Luckily he’s not injured and he will be taken back there this evening and released outside the school. Hopefully this time he will stay outside with the rest of his roost!!

Bish will have a good drink and some food before he leaves tonight. Here are some photos for the children to enjoy

15/10/2026

KitKat is searching for his forever home. 🏡

Could that be with you?

KitKat is a neutered male cat, he is currently in foster care after being too distressed in the rescue.

KitKat’s carers describe him as the most loving cat they have met. He loves to be loved. He is able to share the home with other animals as he is living with other cats currently.

He’s an inquisitive boy and always gets into things - the first photo is as a result of a pasta sauce incident!!