Burntisland Hedgehog Haven Featured in The Washington Post

We are still in shock and so incredibly proud to share that Burntisland Hedgehog Haven has been featured in none other than The Washington Post.

The article, published as part of their “The Optimist” series, highlights our journey from caring for one poorly hedgehog to creating a full-scale rescue operation from our home in Fife, Scotland.

Read the full article here:
The Washington Post – Meet the couple who turned their home into a hedgehog hospital

Our Story, Shared Around the World

The piece beautifully captures what we do and why we do it. From heated incubators in the garage to a rehabilitation shed in the garden, every part of our home now plays a role in helping hedgehogs survive and return to the wild.

With more than 622 hedgehogs rescued since we began, the article dives into the reality of rescue life — from checking poop samples under microscopes, treating parasites, dealing with broken pelvises, and waking through the night to feed tiny hoglets.

We were especially proud to see our community of 24 amazing volunteers and our brilliant hogbulance drivers mentioned. We could not do this without every single one of them.

A Global Platform for a Local Mission

This recognition means more than just a spotlight on our work. It brings global attention to the declining hedgehog population and the serious threats these creatures face, including habitat loss, traffic, lack of food, and changes in climate.

We hope the article helps spread awareness far beyond Fife. If even one more person stops to help a hedgehog because of it, it will have made a real difference.

Thank You for Being Part of This

To every person who has donated, shared a post, delivered a hedgehog to us, or supported the rescue in any way…thank you.

We never imagined it would grow to this scale. But here we are. Featured in The Washington Post and more committed than ever.

With love

Sharon, Andy and all the hedgehogs