Instructions
Ask friends, family members and co-workers if they are interested in adopting your hedgehog. This is often the easiest way to find a new home for your pet. To avoid having the hedgehog being passed from owner to owner, have anyone interested read about hedgehog-care requirements before he commits to taking your pet.
Post an ad at your veterinarian's office. Most vet offices have a bulletin board in the waiting room where, with permission, you can post an adoption sheet for your hedgehog. Include a reliable contact number. When people call, take the time to interview them about their knowledge of hedgehog needs. Keep a list of interested people and make your decision about who will adopt your hedgehog from the interviews.
Contact your local branch of the Humane Society. They can direct you to a hedgehog rescue society in your area. If you're in a hurry to get rid of your hedgehog, the Human Society may be able to take it for you, depending on the shelter's space and resources.
Contact a hedgehog society. Several of these have listings for hedgehog rescues across the United States and Canada. The rescues will either take your hedgehog for you and adopt it from their facilities or put you in contact with people who have already been screened for adoption.
How to Get Rid of a Hedgehog
With their charming little faces and playful natures, hedgehogs have become pets for people looking for something a little different. However, adopting a hedgehog before learning about its needs can lead to disappointment. If you adopt a hedgehog assuming it will have similar needs to a hamster or other small pet and enjoy being cuddled, you may have gotten the wrong pet. If you find you can't care for your hedgehog or no longer want it, there are several ways to find another home it.