Dorset Hedgehog Rescue is caring for more hedgehogs than it admitted in all of last year. Co-founder and charity chair Jim Dunne said the long dry spell had led to “a significant increase” in hedgehogs needing help. Founders of Dorset Hedgehog Rescue Jim and Tracey DunneHe said: “We think it is the very hot weather. “It has a knock-on effect with the people needed to care for these hedgehogs, vet fees, food, cleaning and bedding.” Hedgehogs recovering at Dorset Hedgehog RescueMany hedgehogs need urgent treatment when they arrive at the centre.