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I have often said that getting Peggy was one of the best things I have done. But, I did do some research before adopting her to make sure that a hedgehog would be a good pet for me. Please, make sure you are ready for a pet and for a hedgehog in particular before you get one.
Things to consider:
- Hedgehogs require patience to cultivate their trust
- Hedgehogs need regular exercise and play time
- Hedgehogs require you to clean them frequently (every few days)
- Hedgehogs need fresh water and food daily
- Hedgehogs get lonely if you are out all the time and never play with them
- Hedgehogs need a warm, quiet place in your home without becoming isolated in an unused room
- Hedgehogs may not be the best idea for young kids and teenagers that cannot be gentle and still
- Hedgehogs do have quills that can be uncomfortable on your hands
- Hedgehogs will be playing while you try to sleep
- Hedgehogs can be initially expensive for setting up their cage, food and toys
- Hedgehogs occasionally will need to go to the vet
- Hedgehogs can make it hard to clip their nails
- Hedgehogs aren't stinky like rodents
- Hedgehogs like to play in the evening and at night when most people are home from work or school
- Hedgehogs have soft bellies
- Hedgehogs all have a unique personality
- Hedgehogs will make you wonder what they are thinking
- Hedgehogs don't bark or meow or chirp
- Hedgehogs don't need you to walk them in the rain
- Hedgehogs won't use your couch as a scratching post
- Hedgehogs won't leave hair on your good dress, your couch, your floor or anywhere else
- Hedgehogs get used to you caring for them and will trust you
- Hedgehogs will uncurl for a mani/pedi if you bribe them with treats
- Hedgehogs will make you laugh with their silly playtime antics
- Hedgehogs sometimes make sweet snuffly noises while they sleep
- Hedgehogs are awesome
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