Hedgehog Rescue in Herne Bay, Kent
Little Hogs. Big Second Chances.
Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital rescues sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, nurses them back to health and returns them to the wild where they belong.
Registered charity no. 1210935
Found a Hedgehog That Needs Help?
Please phone us first for advice. We’ll talk you through what to do next.
Please don’t rely on email, our contact form or social media messages when a hedgehog needs urgent help. Phone us instead.
Welcome to Dottie’s
A Little Hospital With a Very Big Heart
We help sick and injured hedgehogs and care for them until they’re ready to go back to their own natural habitat.
From tiny hoglets who need feeding by hand to grown-ups recovering from illness or injury, every hedgehog that comes to us gets warmth, patience and plenty of TLC. We’re a small, local charity in Herne Bay, and we rely on the kindness of our supporters to keep going.
How We Help
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release
Every hedgehog’s journey is different, but the goal is always the same: back to the wild, fit and healthy.
Rescue
When a hedgehog is found in trouble, we give advice over the phone and, where needed, take them into our care.
Rehabilitate
Warmth, food, rest and regular weigh-ins, with help from local vets whenever treatment is needed.
Release
Once they’re a good weight and back to full health, they go home to their own natural habitat.
Get Involved
Ways to Help Our Hogs
However you’d like to get involved, thank you. Every bit of help makes a real difference.
Make a Donation
Food, bedding, warmth and vet bills all add up. Every gift, big or small, helps a hedgehog get back on its feet.
Donate Supplies
Our needs change through the seasons, so please check what would help most before you buy.
Fundraise for Us
Bake sales, sponsored walks, school projects or workplace support: we’d love to hear your ideas.
Every Little Hog Counts
Your support helps us rescue, care for and release more of Kent’s hedgehogs. Thank you for helping us give them a second chance.