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Couple Transforms Home into Hedgehog Hospital, Rescues 567

11/21/2025

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Sharon Longhurst and Andy Longhurst of Burntisland, Fife, converted their home into a hedgehog hospital, treating 567 hedgehogs in nearly three years.
They build specialized facilities and lead a team of 18 volunteers.
Their rescue work led to the Scottish Hedgehog's Rescue Alliance.
They spend £800 monthly on operations and £3,500 annually on veterinary care, and they are nominated for the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.

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Story summary

Sharon Longhurst and Andy Longhurst of Burntisland, Fife, converted their home into a hedgehog hospital, treating 567 hedgehogs in nearly three years.
They build specialized facilities and lead a team of 18 volunteers.
Their rescue work led to the Scottish Hedgehog's Rescue Alliance.
They spend £800 monthly on operations and £3,500 annually on veterinary care, and they are nominated for the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.