The volunteers risked waiting a long time for the animal to wake up.
A British wild animal shelter received a visit from a “good soul” this Friday, March 22, who thought they had taken in a baby hedgehog.
But the rescuers quickly discovered that it was in reality… the pompom of a hat.
According to the BBC, in mid-March an individual brought the supposed baby hedgehog to the Lower Moss nature reserve and wildlife hospital, located near Knutsford, a suburb of Manchester (United Kingdom).
“She was an elderly lady, around sixty years old, who spoke well and was well-meaning.
She said she saw something on the side of the road that looked like a hedgehog,” Janet Kotze, the veterinarian on duty, told The Independent.
“Our hearts melted”
The rescuers of the shelter communicated with humor on their social networks on this subject immediately.
“Our hearts melted when a kind soul thought she was saving a baby hedgehog, only to discover that it was a fluffy pompom from a hat!
This adorable
baby hedgehog
still received all the love he deserved, as well as a little care.
Remember, there are no limits to kindness, even when it comes to a fake furry friend!
“, they emphasized on Facebook.
“Perhaps we could call this new species
Héripompon
…” they joked again before recalling the basic rules to implement to protect the small mammal: “Don’t forget that if you see a hedgehog during the day, This is a sign that something is wrong.
Put him in a box with a heat source and contact a local veterinarian.
Let's keep our thorny friends safe!
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