The kids and I have been talking about getting a pet. Once we own a home, which could be a few years, we want to get a dog. For now it is too expensive to pay deposits and pet rent. But my kids needed something to focus on, something to love them and need them. Last fall I saw ads on a Rexburg garage sale site for baby hedgehogs, so adorable. I talked to Richard about it, but he was less than thrilled so I let it drop. I started thinking about them again last week. Just my luck a breeder in the area is getting ready to leave for the summer and couldn't keep her hedgies. She had an adult female for sale. I got great advice from friends who have had them before and decided to go for it!
Lulu was shy at first. She rolled up into a ball and her quills poked straight up and they HURT when I tried to touch her. I started to second guess myself. Would my kids be able to love such a pokey creature? Apparently the answer is yes. They adored her from the start, keeping her wrapped in towels to protect themselves from her quills. Annalina held her constantly. Lulu would come out and sniff around, but still was very uncertain of her new home. But Annalina had so much patience. After just 24 hours Annalina was picking her up without gloves or a blanket. And Lulu would snuggle up to Annalina, trying to burrow under her arms and legs. She went from a prickly little porcupine to a sweet cuddly bundle of joy. He quills lay back most of the time and she is so much fun to play with and chase around the house. She is very clean and doesn't smell. She is low maintenance and east cat food. Very easy to care for! The kids thank me for her every single day. We all love little Lulu. Just look at that sweet face!
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How fun!!
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