Policies
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Sale Policies
We do not sell to wholesalers or pet stores.
The owners of HodgePodge Hedgehogs reserve the right to refuse service at any time.
Sold to pet homes only. We will not sell to breeders unless we are specifically contacted about breeding first or we have a working relationship with you.
We do not allow hedgehogs of the opposite sex to go to the same home. If a family is interested in a pair we suggest a female pair as they are most likely to get along.
Pricing
The base price of babies is $250. Babies may be priced higher due to colouring and markings. This includes facial pinto markings (i.e. split face, blaze, mismatched ears and/or eyes), high snowflake and very dark babies.
Reservation and Deposits
If you are interested in buying a baby please fill out the Application Form
To be placed on our waiting list you must have a reservation form submitted to us as well as a $50 non-refundable deposit via etransfer. This deposit comes directly off the price of the baby you pick. When it comes time to choose your baby a minimum payment of 50% must be made to hold your baby until pick up.
We will not accept deposits until our reservation form has been filled out. After the form has been submitted to be reviewed the selection process may begin, other wise you will not be emailed to choose a baby. Completing the form does not guarantee that you will be sold a hedgehog from HPHH, as the owners of HodgePodge Hedgehogs reserve the right to refuse service at any time. We will not sell to breeders unless specifically contacted about breeding first or we have a working relationship with you.
Health
Hedgehog babies are guaranteed to be healthy at the time of purchase. If with in 7 days your hedgehog is confirmed by the licensed vet to be ill in health, and the cause of illness is clearly attributable to HodgePodge Hedgehogs, the hedgehog(s) may, upon written diagnosis from said veterinarian, be returned for another hedgehog(s) of equal value, all veterinary cost are the responsibility of the buyer.
All hedgehogs born at HodgePodge Hedgehogs, from our own breeding herd, come with a congenital health guarantee until the age of 6 months. This guarantee covers any congenital defects or illnesses (a congenital disease is something that is present at birth, which can be either hereditary or acquired) if your hedgehog is to die before the age of 6 months, and a vet necropsy must be provided stating that the hedgehog had a congenital defect or illness.
HodgePodge Hedgehogs health guarantee does Not apply to: accidental death or injury; a treatable or communicable diseases; illness or injury due to improper care or diet; or anything caused by negligence or abuse. This guarantee also does not apply to any faults or defects that were disclosed at the time of purchase.
In the event that your hedgehog has gotten mites, do NOT let the vet use IVERMECTIN. Tell them you want to use Revolution for Puppies instead. If Ivermectin has been used, the health guarantee will be void.
WHS Warranty
All hedgehogs born at HodgePodge Hedgehogs, also come with a lifetime warranty against Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS). If your baby should develop WHS, they will be replaced free of charge with a new baby. How ever we require a copy of a necropsy report showing positive for WHS from a licensed veterinarian who has experience with WHS prior to replacing any hedgehog.
Visitation
Due to Covid-19 we are not doing home visits at this time.
Visitation is always welcome and encouraged. An appointment of at least 3 days prior is necessary. No sudden show-ups. I need to receive an application form before the scheduled appointment. If you cannot make it please kindly inform me and we can reschedule.
Going Home
On pickup day, you will need to bring a pet safe Travel Carrier to take your baby home in, this is the responsibility of the new owner to purchase. Your new baby will go home treated for mites as well as 2 weeks of food to help you transfer over to new food if you choose to.
Return Policies
If you decide after you get your hedgehog or have reserved a hedgehog that it is not the right pet for you please contact us and we will take it and re-home it. Please don’t sell it!
We will take the hedgehog back at any time but a refund will only be given within 30 days.
Percentage given if the hedgehog is returned within:
7 -14 days from the date of purchase is 50% minus the deposit.
15-30 days from the date of purchase is 25% minus the deposit.
After 31 days it is considered a full return and no money will be given.
If you are wondering why we do not offer a full refund, please take into consideration that when we sell a hedgehog we spend hours communicating and educating future owners, answering many questions and helping you pick the perfect hedgehog. We also provide the best food and vet care for all of our hedgehogs possible. and when we meet any where but our home there is transportation as well. When you return your hedgehog we must do all of this all over again and usually for a reduced adoption fee as the hedgehog is now older. We also have the added cost of taking the returned hedgehog to the vet for a wellness check to make sure they are able to be re-adopted.