Hedgehog in Daycare?
05/14/09 21:31 Filed in:
RescueA member of a nonprofit group that works with children met one of our volunteers at a training course. During a discussion between the two, the individuals who volunteered with the daycare facility were concerned about a pet that was donated to them. The pet was a hedgehog which is nocturnal. They knew the pet was not comfortable in that environment, but didn’t know who to contact about finding it another home. After a phone call to one of our volunteers, we found a good home for the hedgehog.
Exposing different types of pets to children is a great learning experience for children, but the pet must be comfortable in the environment. When choosing a pet, especially an exotic pet, research and fully understand the needs of the pet before adding it to the family.