Available Animals
The following animals are all available for adoption/ currently undergoing their observation period to see if suitable for adoption . For more details on each animal and to apply for adoption scroll down below.
Please note to adopt one of our lovely hedgehogs or tenrecs there is an adoption donation of £80 for those under 6 months, £70 for those under 12 months old, £60 for those over 12 months and £40 for our Golden Oldies (4 years + APH only). For Long Eared hedgehogs the adoption donation is set at £100. This donation allows for the rescue to intake more hedgehogs and tenrecs in need and allow essential veterinary access to those who need it.
Ready
To Adopt
Grod
Location: London
Age: 5 years
Species: Lesser Tenrec
About: Grod has joined the Happy Quills team on 25/9/24. He is a five year old lesser tenrec and since tenrecs live up to ten years in captivity he has plenty of adventures still to be had. Grod adores his food, if he is ever missing just check by his bowl, he is sure to be near. He also loves a good sand bath and can whittle away his day making himself look dapper. See our facebook page for some amusing videos of him.
Suitable for: Experienced owner (APH or tenrec)
Price: £60
Ready to Adopt
Popeye
Location: Carlisle
Age: 2-3 years
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Popeye came to Happy Quills 22nd September. He is a gorgeous Pinto boy who has obviously been eating too much spinach, as he is slightly on the chubby side. He has recovered from mites, which have caused his quills to be quite thin, but with pampering have stopped falling out and are slowly growing back. He also had a small cyst on the top of his head which was an ingrowing quill that has now emerged and the cyst has disappeared. Looking at the front of his head this is something that may reoccur as he has a few small curled quills, but is something easily fixed. He has a good appetite, but at the moment refuses to eat anything other than kibble and is an avid wheeler. He likes a good huff but is actually very sweet natured, no problem handling, he just is not a fan of stroking.
Suitable for: Experienced owner
Price £60
Ready to Adopt
Pumpkin
Location: Doncaster
Age: 8 months
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy Quills 22/10/24. Pumpkin is a lovely little chap, He is on the tubby side, as he loves to eat, but he also loves his wheel both running and rocking on it! He likes to hide his toys and occasionally put them in his water bowl for a quick wash. When handled he is initially shy and huffy but does come round and will have a little snoop about as long as there’s a blanket and some wormies near by. He needs a quiet experienced home, with gentle handling , where he can continue to be become more sociable and trusting. He needs lots of space to run around help him with his weight.
Suitable for: Experienced owner
Price: £70
Ready
to
Adopt
Boo
Location: Doncaster
Age: 8 months
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy quills 22/10/24. She loves her food both kibble and worms. Afterwards she wheels like a mad banshee producing a huge amount of poop to clean each morning. She moves her toys about and enjoys a free roam time. She’s a liner diver, although she has lots of beds she would rather be under the liner. Hates getting her photo taken. Currently quilling so is quite grumpy, although prior to this she was a very friendly little girl. Her foster carer says right now she needs an experienced owner she has become a very narky teenager.
Suitable for: Experienced
Price: £70
Ready to Adopt
Thorn
Location: London
Age: 10 month
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy Quills 25/10/24. He is very active and loves his wheel. He was quite nervous and huffy when he joined us, but has become much more confident and relaxed in the loving care of his foster carer. He needs more socialisation, do not be put off by his huffs, he is happy being handled and will snuggle once he is used to you. Fun facts : 1. He has long curly whiskers that make him look electrocuted. 2. Sometimes he likes to do a tortoise impression by wearing his bed as a hat !
Suitable for: Any
Price: £70
Under Observation
Winnie
Location: Reading
Age: 9 months
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joined Happy quills 9/11/24. Loves a good cuddle. will sploot on you like a true snuggle bug. Enjoys her food , loves bugs and egg.
Suitable for: Any
Price: £70
Under Observation
Lilly
Location: Bridgwater
Age: 5-6 months
Species: African Pygmy Hedgehog
About: Joining Happy Quills soon....
Suitable for: Any
Price: £70
Standards we require before applications
APH Requirements
Minimum Set up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium 4ft x 18 x 18
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. Fleece, Carefresh, Puppy Pads
- At least One:
- Bed
- Tunnel
- Pouch
- Toys, Forage Tray or Mat
- Bucket Wheel
- We recommend Carolina Storm, Tic Tac, Squazlehogs, or Speedyhogs
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl
LEH Requirements
Minimum Set up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium 4ft x 2ft x 18, preferably larger vivarium
- Playpen or space for free roaming - Essential
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. finacard, paper based, aspen shavings and hemp bedding
- At least one bed/hide
- At least one tunnel
- Plenty of stimulating toys - e.g. treat dispensers, forage boxes, forage mats, etc.
- Bucket wheel 12" - 16", 12" minimum, ideally the biggest one you can fit in your enclosure
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl
Tenrec Requirements
Minimum Set Up to Adopt or Foster:
- Vivarium 4ft x 18 x 18
- Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) Set Up, including:
- Holder
- 100w Bulb
- Safety Cover
- Thermostat
- Digital Thermometer
- Substrate - e.g. Beech chips or bark chips
- At least two:
- Hides
- Tunnels
- Climbing equipment, cork logs or similar
- Sand bath, including play or reptile sand
- Large hamster wheel or mesh wheel
- Water Bowl, Kibble Bowl, and live food/fresh food bowl
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