About Us
Hello From Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital
We’re a small hedgehog rescue charity in Herne Bay, Kent, helping poorly, injured and orphaned hedgehogs get back on their feet and back into the wild.
Our Story
Carrying On Amazing Work
Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital has been caring for hedgehogs since August 2019. We took over from Spikes Hedgehog Sanctuary when its founders retired. We were already looking after one of their blind long-term residents, so we trained with them and our local vets to carry on their wonderful work.
Since then we’ve cared for hedgehogs of every age, from tiny babies to the sick and elderly, and released many back into their own habitat once they’re a good weight and back to full health.
We’re based within the grounds of the Retreat into Wonderland animal sanctuary in Herne Bay, and we’re now a registered charity (no. 1210935).
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The People Behind Dottie’s
A Founder’s Story
Every rescue starts with someone who couldn’t walk past an animal in need. This is where we’ll share the story of how Dottie’s began, and the people whose time and care keep it going.
Awaiting client content: a short introduction from the founder (who “Dottie” is, how the hospital began, what keeps you going), plus a photo of the founder and volunteers.
Our Approach
Calm, Careful and Always Hog-First
Hedgehogs are wild animals, and our aim is always to get them back where they belong.
- Advice first. Not every hedgehog needs rescuing, so we always talk things through before anyone steps in.
- Quiet, gentle care. Warmth, good food, rest and regular weigh-ins while they recover.
- Working with local vets whenever a hedgehog needs treatment.
- Release when ready. Once they’re a healthy weight, they go back to their own natural habitat.
- A safe home for the few who can’t go back, like the blind long-term resident who started our story.
A Few of Our Recent Guests
With Thanks
Our website was kindly created and is managed by JS Software Solutions, who build bespoke websites and web applications, from first idea to launch and beyond.
Thank you for helping more people find help for hedgehogs.
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.