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In memory of Mignonne

It’s still very sad to write about Mignonne’s last few weeks.

We believe that she had a stroke at some point in April of 2016.  Mignonne was a real trooper, and a fighter. She rallied several times, but ultimately the damage was just too much for her to overcome.

Mignonne crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully on May 9, 2016.

Mignonne was a beautiful hedgehog and a real gift for me at a time when I didn’t even know I needed her. She and her cheeky ways will always be missed.

 

If you are interested in more of the story, please visit our Instagram account (now @GadgetHedgehog) and have a look at posts from April and May 2016. You can also try this cool search from Mixagram: #Mignonne #Hedgehog since most of the posts are ours! 😉

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Hedgehog Cafe Japan - Today Show video

The Hedgehog Cafe – our thoughts

Hedgehog Cafe opens in Japan

A new Hedgehog Cafe in Japan has been generating a lot of buzz on social media the last couple of days.

The Today Show’s video seems to explain it the best we’ve seen so far:

Hedgehog cafe opens in Tokyo

Hedgehog lovers, this is for you!

Posted by Today Show on Thursday, April 7, 2016

 

Not a fan of the Hedgehog Cafe

I kinda feel bad for these hedgies, actually… And for the hedgies that will be purchased by patrons of the Cafe because of their experience at the novelty shop.

We aren’t hedgehog experts, but speaking from our own experience with Mignonne, this new Cafe doesn’t seem like the best idea for hedgehogs.

 

Here’s why we’re not fans of the Hedgehog Cafe:

1) Not all hedgies are social. Most hedgies who I know are not generally sociable, except with just a few people. They will tolerate human interaction but not necessarily enjoy it, and definitely not always thrive in it. Bites, scratches, and generally huffy poky balls are the result. Continue reading The Hedgehog Cafe – our thoughts →

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