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Saying Bye to Hedgie.



I feel like that post title was extra dramatic. I assure you that Flitwick is still alive and kicking. Well, as far as I know he is. At this point, I have to assume he is because if he was in any other condition I would be a little depressed.

His first birthday:


If you've been virtually hanging out with me for awhile now, you know that I had a hedgehog named Flitwick. He was my little quilled bestie when I was living in Ruston. I was working at the worst job ever, and my apartment complex didn't allow dogs, so I decided to get an obscure pet. Most people would go for a fish or a hamster, but I couldn't be normal, so I got a hedgehog. 



When I moved back to Shreveport, it easy to just keep hedgie in my room. Even after I got Molly, she was scared of hedgie and didn't bother him. Plus, she was too short to get into his cage. When Jon and I were talking about moving in together, we came to the conclusion that it would be best to give hedgie to another family because his dog would not be too keen about having a hedgehog in the house. Farah, Jon's dog, isn't like Molly. She's hyper and big, and she's not the kind of dog that could easily live with the hedgehog.

With a heavy heart, I listed hedgie on the Shreveport/Bossier Market Place Facebook group and sold hedgie to a sweet college girl who assured me that she and her boyfriend would take great care of him. I knew it would be best for hedgie because with two dogs in the house, it would be hard to give him attention, and this girl had no other pets and all the time in the world to spend time with him. 

Throwback picture of him:


I definitely miss that little ball of quills, and my obsession with hedgehogs will never cease. I'm hopeful that he's living a happy life full of love with his new family. 
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33 comments :

  1. Flitwick is the BEST name for a hedgehog. I'm sorry you had to find a new home for him, but I'm glad he's going somewhere good :)

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  2. NO. I thought Flitwick died and my heart dropped and broke. Do you want to sell him to me? You've inspired me to want a hedgehog. And I just really love the name Flitwick. I'll drive down to Shreveport to get him. And then we can have our blate. Sidenote, I keep thinking about your HP tattoo, and I want one too.

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  3. Sorry to hear you had to give Flitwick up. I know how it feel to have to give an animal up.

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  4. That is the most adorable hedgehog I have ever seen!! I'm sorry you had to give him up.

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  5. This is so adorable! Hedgehogs are illegal to keep in Georgia or I would so get one!

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  6. SOO CUTE! Sorry you had to give him away, but it was the best for him. We had a chinchilla but the poor thing was so nervous around our dog we gave him up to another chinny owner who already had one and wanted to find a playmate for theirs.

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  7. What should have told me I would have taken him! Want one so bad!

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  8. Very beautiful hedgehog, a very cute post.

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  9. Awww, Flitwick! I'm sorry you had to let him go but I'm sure he'll be well taken after by his new family. When I had to give away my kitten and bunny, it was such an empty feeling but knowing they're being taken care of is great. I gave the kitten away to an old co-worker so I occasionally get updated photos of her.

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  10. oh my cuteness!!! I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to him. He was such a dang cutie!

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  11. Aww! I was wondering what happened to him. Good thing you found him a nice place to live. At least you'll still have the memories of him and have given someone else the opportunity to make more memories. :)

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  12. It must have been so hard to give him away. We've had to let go of a few pets. He looks so cute!

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  13. Aww, I was hoping he was doing okay with the dogs - I'm glad that you found him a home where he would feel more comfortable too! I hope she sends you pictures occasionally!!

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  14. Sadly, he didn't do well with Farah, Jon's dog, but I think he's in a better home now. I'm hoping they are giving him all the attention he deserves.

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  15. Isn't he so cute?! I miss him, but I'm sure he's living a happy life!

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  16. Right?! So cute! I miss him, but I'm sure he's living a happy life with his new fam.

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  17. I love the name so much! I'm sure he's in a happy home now though.

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  18. Awww. That would be the best blate! You should totally get an HP tattoo! I want another one. I was thinking about a small lightning bolt somewhere. Hmmm.

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  19. Aw! I love that perspective. Thanks for the kind words!

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  20. It was! He's so adorable, and I miss him.

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  21. This is the cutest thing ever. Where did you find him!? Looks like you gave him a full and happy life :)
    Haha.
    Katie

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  22. It was hard, but I think it was better for him. I didn't have as much time for him anymore. I'm sure he's living a happier life.

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  23. I'm confident that he's well taken care of now. That's awesome that you still get updates on your kitty!

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  24. Awww! You'd be such a good hedgie mom!

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  25. Yeah the title made me think he died too! But I'm happy you found him a good home. He is such a cutie!

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  26. I suppose it was a bit dramatic, but he is definitely in a good home now!

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  27. I actually got him from a breeder in south Louisiana. I'm glad he was part of my family for over a year though. I'm sure he's happy with his new family now!

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  28. Hedgehogs are absolutely adorable. Shame that they're illegal there.

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