SA has a population of indigenous hedgehogs that are just the cutest; recently the JWVH took in an orphaned hedgehog and worked to rehabilitate her.
Johannesburg, South Africa (01 February 2021) – South Africa has an incredible diversity of wildlife and protecting them is one of the top priorities. That is why there are so many animal-welfare organisations in the country. The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital is one of the first places a wild animal goes before it is rehabilitated and released.
The veterinary hospital treats all indigenous wildlife free of charge. Most animals found abandoned, injured or trafficked, end up at the hospital where they are checked for any medical issues and treated. Once they are in a stable condition, the veterinary hospital connects with one of their many partner organisations to send the wild animal for rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild.
Their most recent patient is a Southern African hedgehog. We were under the impression that the hedgehog was an animal from the United Kingdom and are so excited to learn that they are indigenous to Southern Africa as well. The veterinary hospital shared how this little hedgehog was found, rescued and how she is adapting.
“This little Southern African hedgehog (Atelerix frontalis) was found wandering alone in the middle of the day on a road near the Lonehill Nature Reserve. Being a nocturnal animal, and being too small to be alone, she was brought to our hospital.
So far, she is enjoying her special milk formula and loves insects. Once she is a little older and able to forage for her own food and care for herself, she will be released again.
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.”
The Johannesburg Wildlife Vet’s feeding programme is called “One Meal“, and it allows the public to support their various rescues by paying for one meal. Many of the meals provided to these wildlife rescues come from generous donations from the public.
Below are the various payment options for the Wildlife Vet, they rely on donations so if you can, you can donate through the methods below.
Snapscan: https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/PXMP5766
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr… (For the USA and international-based donors)
Johannesburg Wildlife NPC
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
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