UPI – In Cheshire, England, a woman made a heartwarming attempt to rescue what she thought was an abandoned baby hedgehog, only to discover it was actually the pom pom from a beanie hat.
The Lower Moss Wood Nature Reserve & Wildlife Hospital shared the amusing incident on Facebook, commending the woman’s kindness.
Concerned when the supposed hedgehog didn’t move or poop overnight, she brought it to the hospital, where veterinarians clarified the adorable mix-up.
Veterinarians then informed the woman that she had actually rescued the pom pom from the top of a beanie hat.
“She was an older lady, maybe sixties or seventies, well-spoken and well-meaning,” Kotze said.
“She said she could see something on the roadside that looked like a hedgehog.
“From a distance you take it at face value. She didn’t handle it at all – she scooped it in a box with some cat food and left it alone in a warm, dark place. She did everything so well.
“She barely peeked at it because she didn’t want to stress it out,” Kotze said.
The animal hospital praised the woman for her good intentions.
“Remember, kindness knows no bounds, even when it’s to a faux furry friend,” the Facebook post said.
