Last fall I posted an entry about our resident hedgehog Tom. I hadn't seen him all year and wondered if he was still keeping the slug population low.
While Günter was mowing he yelled for me and sadly we found Tom.
He was stuck between the fence and I ran to get my gloves. I tired to push him through but his quills would brissle and block it. I tried pushing him back, but that didn't work. We had no idea how long he was there and if he was dehydrated or what. I got a trowel and tried propping him up so he could get some momentum to push through. Nothing worked so Günter got the wire cutters and we freed him.
Niklas went around the yard singing the wonder pet song and how we saved the day. We are super heros now!
Posted by Krista at September 9, 2008 04:36 PMWe need one of those, our slug population is sky high! YUCK! Glad you saved him, how sad would that have been had you spotted him days later. :-(
Posted by: Traci at September 9, 2008 08:07 PMHow sad for your hedgehog! I felt stressed as I read your post...I didn't want it to be dead or die. I love animals too much. I'm glad you were able to rescue it...hopefully at not too much cost with having to cut your fence.
Posted by: Jeni at September 9, 2008 09:32 PMI guess when you "work together you've got the right stuff", eh? Cute picture. I, too, am relieved that everything worked out well.
A comment on your previous post. Last year I volunteered to do some typing for Braden's second grade teacher for a project they were working on. One of the things that I typed was a list of favorites for each kid. I found it interesting that out of 22 students, six of them had pink as a favorite color. Four of the six pink-lovers were boys. I guess pink is the new blue. However, I know that many men have trouble with this. My neighbor's son LOVES pink. His dad just calls it "light red" to make himself feel better.
Posted by: Anna at September 10, 2008 06:46 AMWhat a heart-warming story and I'm glad Tom is doing OK. I remember the last posting you had about him. Hopefully he will stay around and keep you entertained for a while longer!
Posted by: Dana at September 10, 2008 07:10 PMGreat story and another life lesson for the kiddo's. Love that!
Posted by: Leslie at September 10, 2008 10:28 PMThat is wonderful news..! You did it and he will forever be thankful!! Oh Krista how I miss our VT visits!! You always made the day a brighter one with our fun and happening conversations!!
Posted by: kristine at September 11, 2008 01:50 AMGood for you are rescuing the hedgehog! Poor thing! It was good that you all were outside at that time. Love hearing Niki stories...he is too cute. Thank goodness Hurricane Ike won't be coming our way...I have had enough of storms! Have a good week!
Posted by: Joan at September 11, 2008 02:11 AMYou animal lover you... Wonder pets is one of my kids fav's for sure!
Posted by: Erika at September 11, 2008 06:07 PM