Thorne Hedgehog Rescue is a registered non-profit organisation (C.I.C number 14318298) that rescues our native, 'vulnerable to extinction' European Hedgehog with the aim to rehabilitate and release all those admitted.
Let’s make the world a better place for Hedghogs
Caring for Hedgehogs All over South East England
Welcome to Thorne Hedgehog Rescue
Embracing Humanity: A Tale of Warmth and True Support
The rescue operates 24/7 with a team of 10 unpaid volunteers, including drivers and students on work experience. By July 2024, Thorne Hedgehog Rescue was caring for approximately 120 hedgehogs simultaneously, with expectations to exceed 150 due to increasing demand.
The organization collaborates with other local rescues, such as Wrens Hill Hedgehog Rescue and Hogwinkles in Faversham, to address the growing need for hedgehog rehabilitation in Kent.
Hedgehogs face numerous threats, including habitat loss, pesticide use, and injuries from gardening equipment. Thorne Hedgehog Rescue emphasizes the importance of creating "hedgehog highways" by making small holes in fences to allow hedgehogs to travel between gardens safely.
We believe that every hedgehog matters
Twinkle
Twinkle 248g, was found lying out on the grass in daylight, has Capillaria and is too little to survive alone, let alone winter.
Harry
Harry is 227g, he had suffered a limb amputation and the bone is sticking out. Presenting with flystrike he was cleaned up and is on pain relief and antibiotics until he sees the vet.
Hermione
Hermione is 197g and was seen out in the daytime all by herself. She is far too small to survive alone so is here to keep warm and fatten up. She is being treated for Capillaria. She has pure white claws!
Freddie
Freddie is 219g and was found wandering across a road. He has a poorly eye and may have limited/no vision in the other.
Save the Hedgehogs
Help Hedgehogs Thrive Again!
Thorne Hedgehog Rescue is working tirelessly to protect one of Britain’s most beloved species. Each donation helps us rehabilitate sick and injured hedgehogs, provide them with necessary medical care, and release them back into their natural habitats.
- £5 buys a warm meal for a recovering hedgehog.
- £20 provides medication to treat illnesses.
- £50 covers a hedgehog's veterinary check-up.
Hedgehog Rescue
Iʼm raising £6,000 to fund running costs at Thorne Hedgehog Rescue. Last year, Thorne hedgehog rescue had 23 patients from January to the end of April...
Supplies for Hedgehogs
Thorne Hedgehog Rescue was caring for approximately 120 hedgehogs simultaneously, with expectations to exceed 150 due to increasing demand.
Send to; 27 Thorne estate pluckkey TN27 0RD
Hazel (Fox)
Hazel has Hydrocephalus. This means that the fluid around her brain does not drain properly, causing increased pressure in her head which then causes seizures...
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Rescue Reviews
Found this little baby Hedgehog in the garden phoned for advice and they came out and collected the little lady from us within a couple of hours.
So pleased there are people who care and can give her the best start in life.
Many thanks John
John Edwards
Google
I found a hedgehog out in my garden
during the day, after speaking to Lisa she kindly put me in touch with one of her
colleagues. Within half hour of making
the call, the little hedgehog was in their care receiving treatment.
Can’t thank them enough for their
support and updates.
Jody Rayfield
Facebook
The lovely and dedicated Lisa took in a new patient this Sunday Coronation weekend, Luigi, a very sick hog. Lisa had
been working for hours on an array of
patients. What a superstar and thank
goodness for people so dedicated. Deep respect and thank you. Wishing Luigi a successful recovery for various
ailments and a return home soon.
Simon Manning-Press
Google