"Cutest Baby Hedgehogs Ever" Review
Description
Very disappointed with my recent experience purchasing a hedgehog from Lori advertising "Cutest Baby Hedgehogs Ever".
She sold me a hedgehog who has an eye issue that has progressively gotten worse since bringing her home. Lori insists the little one doesn't need to go to a vet and she said that I will only be given a new hedgehog if this one dies.
Just a very poor experience and in my opinion a shady breeder. Any reputable breeder would rectify the situation immediately, not try to coerce you out of seeking vet help, etc. Very upsetting.
Edit: it also just dawned on me that Lori is still advertising the hedgehog she sold me as available. On top of that I just realized the hedgehog I chose and the hedgehog I got are two totally different Hedgies. The Hedgie in the 4th photo is the one I chose and the one in the 5th photo is the one I got. Something was nagging at me for the past few days and now I know.
Edit: She is still advertising the babies as 8 weeks old. They were actually born in January (possibly earlier) according to others who purchased from her. Realistically they are approximately 12-14 weeks.
Red flags:
-wanted deposit immediately before viewing hedgehog.
-could not provide confirmed references.
-did not provide current photos of the hedgehog.
-dishonest about the age of the hedgehogs.
-operates out of a "no pet" building.
-made us wait 20 minutes upon arrival even though she was expecting us.
-sold a sick hedgehog and WOULD not offer compensation. Claims she is broke despite selling each hog for $250.
-only compensation offered for her sick hedgehogs is a new hedgehog upon the death of the one she sold you.
-did NOT give me the hedgehog I chose.
-does not request prior knowledge/experience on owning Hedhogs.
-does not request proof of an adequate set up.
-is NOT a registered breeder.
-is now offering discounts on multiple hogs even though they are solitary animals.
Lori claims she is a hobby breeder but clearly uses these animals as a source of income.
*side note my Hedhog had to have her eye removed but she is otherwise ok*
- Offered by: Owner
- Ad Type: Offering
pets | small animals for rehoming
2021-04-03