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People Are Loving The Adventures Of This Hedgehog And Its Bengal Best Friend (30 Pics)
Interview With Owner
We’re about to make your day better and give you a cuteness overload. Are you ready? Meet Herbee the hedgehog and Audree the Bengal kitten who are brightening up all of our lives with their beautiful friendship and playfulness.
They’re both a part of the Mr. Pokee family. Their owner, Germany-based Talitha Girnus, posts constant updates about them on her social media pages and they are wildly popular online. In fact, they have over 1.8 million followers on Instagram, having gone up by 300k fans since half a year ago.
Scroll down, feast your eyes on some wholesome Herbee and Audree goodness, and read on for Bored Panda’s interview with Talitha to learn more about her hedgehog and kitten duo. When you’re done with this post, have a look at our previous article about the Mr. Pokee animal family.
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
OMG~ AM I HEARING THAT FREAKING ADORABLE LITTLE HEDGEHOG SQUEALING: WEEEEEE... YAAAAAY... HEEE HEEE HEEE! OMG~ I THINK THAT WAS MEEEE SQUEALING WITH DELIGHT WHILST LOOKING AT TWO OF THEE CUTEST LITTLE... FLUFF/QUILLS, AND JUST FLUFF BALLS! THAT HEDGEHOG, Though, SERIOUSLY, IS HE TOO CUTE?!?!
Karen Brown 5 years ago
This photo of these two makes me feel woozy from the massive CUTENESS!! 🦔🐆
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Audrey: You farted in the bed? Again? Dammit, Herbee! Herbee: 😎
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
THAT GORGEOUS KITTY LOOKS SERIOUSLY FREAKED OUT BY THOSE NEEDLES GROWING OUT OF HER BROTHER'S ROUND LITTLE BODY! I'M THINKING THAT KITTY TOOK ONE SNIFF A BIT TOO CLOSE, AAAND, OOOOUCH,. DAMMIT!!
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
The cat's just like wow it's a hedgehog beside me wait, why is there a hedgehog beside me, The Cat has bright blue beautiful eyes that look like the Ocean.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
This must be their initial meeting: 'What is that prickly ball next to me?'
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
WOOOW~ IT WAS SOOO CLEARLY MEANT TO BE FOR TALITHA TO ADD THESE 2 FREAKING CUTE AF LITTLE CRITTERS TO HER LIFE~ MADE IT TONS MORE FULFILLING,. I BET! AAAND FUNNY, AAAND FUN, TOO! BUUUT, HOOOW DO YOU CUDDLE A HEDGEHOG~ IN A CUDDLY, PAINLESS MANNER?!?!
Karen Brown 5 years ago
Look how tiny and baby size Audree is. Herbee is adorable with his cute widdle face. I love them.
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
Cats be like oh no I'm gonna fall into the leaves, hedgehog- be like yawn haha lol Cat
Despite Herbee being a teeny-tiny hedgehog and Audree being a cat, the two have become inseparable. Talitha takes pictures of them against stunning backdrops as they all go on adorable adventures together. Not going to lie, their photos make me want to pack a suitcase and travel the world just like them (after the lockdown ends, of course).
“A few months after I adopted Herbee from a girl who couldn’t keep him due to severe allergic reactions, I adopted Audree. She was three months old when I got her and she was originally already reserved for someone who wanted to breed with her. But the lady canceled on her two days before I called,” Talitha told us.
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Luna Lovegood 5 years ago
They're adorable! Also, I need to visit the place they took this picture, the scenery is great.
Freddie Purrcury ♡. ( ˊᵕˋ )♡ 5 years ago
The two most pure animals on Earth are BFFs.....i'M dYinG oF a CutEnEsS aTtaCk
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
MY, MY, THAT IS A SNAPPY CAP YOU'RE WEARING, AUDREE! BE CAREFUL TAKING IT~ HIM~ OFF... AND DON'T HANG HIM ON THAT SHARP HOOK!
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
aww so cute the hedgehog's taking a trip on the kitty cat's head.
Gitta Landgraf 5 years ago
Yes! I know you do wonder! But I got accquainted to this little guy….
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Ray Martin 5 years ago
Perhaps you're confusing hedgehogs with porcupines, which have very sharp quills that are also barbed, so that they work their way into your wound. Hedgehog quills are about as sharp as toothpicks.
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Elli Rahim 5 years ago
This sets the stage for dating posters after lockdown everywhere. Approach love with care.
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MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
this is so sweet <3 i would watch those cuties every day of quarantine
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
And, all the days that weren't, for sure! I love your cat Mr. Pokee.. You are a very lucky person, they love each other, and, it follows that, other's love them..<3
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Vick Selvig 5 years ago
Herbee! Hey Herbee !! come look he’s back.! He’s soooo handsome 😺 I think I’m in love ! 🙀😻 Don’t worry I would NEVER replace you. Your my best friend, my compadre, my amigo.
“It has been my dream for so many years to have a cat and Bengals get along well with other pets. I wanted a special cat that would go on adventures and travel with me, so there wasn’t much choice on the breed. And then one night I had a dream that I had a Bengal cat that I took on adventures and we became the best friends ever,” she said.
“When I woke up and realized it was only a dream, I became sad. But a few moments later I realized that this dream wasn’t something that couldn’t turn into reality. And so I started to Google. The first cat I found was Audree and I saw her and knew it. When I called the lady she told me the story and I felt like it was meant to be. Audree has 3 brothers while I have 2 brothers. They always played like crazy and she would be right there next to them being a bit shy and just watching. Just like me as a child.”
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
MY HEAVENS, AUDREE IS SIMPLY GORGEOUS!! AND THOSE GREEN EYES~. JUST STUNNING!
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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
I love Audree's expression of, let me go, or i'll bite you! Though, not too hard to hurt you, hooman..
Wottermehlon Doge 5 years ago
hedgehog is lovin it but the cat is like...if you drop me so HELP ME I WILL EAT YOU
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
Two very happy animals, They are both like Yay we are Free, the lady says Smile for the Camera the result is two very big smiles from a Cat and a hedgehog who are friends and are both really cute.
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Greta Paskeviciute 5 years ago
The hedgehog looks sooo happy in every picture..Both look adorable:)
Zhaoheng Liu 5 years ago
now i am wondering if the hedgehog can get back up by himself though i am sure the kitty friend will help
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
😆 HOLY C**P, THAT PICTURE IS TOO FREAKING CUUUTE!!! ARE HEDGEHOGS ALWAYS SUCH HAPPY, SMILING LITTLE CRITTERS?! I WONDER IF YOU CAN ✂ TRIM THOSE NEEDLE SHARP POINTS OFF...
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
Cute Hedgehog is like I'm smiling cause I'm so happy rn. Yay I'm so happy that it's Christmas time again.
Talitha said that she took Herbee with her when she went to visit Audree once before making the final decision. “They immediately became friends! Now they’re inseparable! Wherever Herbee goes, Audree goes. She lays down on spots where he was, they sometimes even snuggle and play together. Audree is now almost one year old!
According to Talitha, when Herbee and Audree first met, they were curious and the hedgehog didn’t put up his quills and wasn’t scared of the cat. Meanwhile, Audree was very cautious.
“They eat together at night, sometimes from the same bowl. Audree likes Herbee’s food better than her own even though they eat the same food (except for Herbee’s insects). Audree is allowed in Herbee’s cage and sleeps there sometimes or just watches him. Herbee bit Audree once and she wasn’t hurt but meowed and left—it never happened again.”
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Pamela E Brueckner 5 years ago
THESE TWO JUST MELT AWAY THE BLUES...I'LL HAVE WHAT EVER THEY ARE DRINKING
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Avery S Alberico 5 years ago
"...And then, The hedgehog prince and the Cat princess became forever friends. The End" *Kisses the hedgehog's nose and turns off the light, "Goodnight"
Grace Stuck-Middlemiss 3 years ago
Aww, that's so cute. The Kitty Cat is hugging the hedgehog. oh wait a minute I think that the kitty cat and hedgehog might be friends and the kitty cat is hugging the hedgehog to protect it from danger.
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
I've seen pictures of HEDGEHOGS before, BUT NEVER ONES WHO WERE SO ANIMATED~ SMILING LIKE THAT IN EVERY PICTURE!! HE REALLY IS SOMETHING ELSE!!
Susan Mercurio 5 years ago
Yeah, me too. My granddaughter moved to Tennessee and I want it for her.
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
They both have been taken on their private jet to see the mountains , licking their lips at the thought of what yummy morsels are coming their way....
Talitha revealed to Bored Panda that it’s become more difficult to take photos outside because of the quarantine. “Of course, we can go on walks and take spring photos, but we are in the middle of nowhere staying on a family farm at the moment and it’s only just starting to bloom outside. Of course, we can’t travel, but I think it also has a good side. It makes me appreciate going on adventures with them even more!”
Herbee and Audree’s owner says that the quarantine has taken them all back to their roots, given them more time to spend with their family, and helped them appreciate the little things. “Like a ladybug sitting on Audree’s head or Herbee smelling a little flower,” she pointed out.
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
WHEEERE IN HEAVEN'S NAME~. MAYBE HEAVEN?!~ ARE THEY?!??. THE SCENERY IIIS INSANELY GORGEOUS!! I AM BECOMING MORE ENVIOUS OF TALITHA! .
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
Audree is saying..I don't like it up here,put me down..Please.. Herbee is saying.. Whee, I love it up here, I can see everything! Look more mountains, over there! :D
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
After all that about the virus, I expected to see them wearing masks ;)
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
Most of these pictures really do NEED to be placed in some coffee table book; or Calendar as it’s kept being said:)
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
You go after it and I’ll cover you! I’m behind you, all the way.
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Just let me get rid of these leaves, so they don’t annoy your spikes my friend “! “You just keep smiling for our photo shoots, I am sure it will work out:)”
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
Oh, this one is adorable!! Look at Audree's soft little tummy, so soft and sweet, and cuddly. I can't stand it, I want to give her as many belly rubs as she wants. Herbee is wondering, what all the fuss is about. Kitties don't like to show their bellies that often to strangers, they only show it to people they love, it means they trust you! <3
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Linda Jurgens-Garland 5 years ago
Please make a calendar of these photos! How fun to have one on the wall! Linda Jurgens
“It’s not about traveling further and further anymore, it’s about feeling happy where you are. It’s a great lesson! And it’s great to see and share the positive in this. I get a lot of feedback from our community that they appreciate our photos even more now. It’s just something small that makes them happy—and it makes me happy to read these messages.”
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Denise Garnier 5 years ago
comment se fait-il que ces animaux, and leurs parents..voyagent en France, Paris...lorsque le coronavirus a bloque tous les voyages?
Load More Replies... Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
Thanks for clearing that up.:D Gorgeous photo..I like Audree's collar. If my husband wasn't allergic, we had a ginger that imprinted on me, after her eyes were open, and followed me everywhere. Some neighbour kids found her and her litter mate in a box, with part of her ear chewed off by her litter mate. I should say, suckled off, not chewed, because they have no teeth, in only a few days old..I miss her
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
I’d be happy too if I was a comfortable world traveller; and without very little problems as it can be seen.
Susanna Scott 5 years ago
We made it to France and you want a staring contest? Now?! Here?! Ok.
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
The quarantine, is a good time to slow down, and smell the roses, also to appreciate the little things in life, yes a lady bug, or whatever Spring has to show you, peace and harmony !!!
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MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
i need to know the sorcery what made cat sit calmly with something on her head
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
Audree really Trusts you so much! Herbee, pretty much stays where you put, the cute boy, but not so much Audree, she could take off so you must of been quick with your camera, huh?
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Just sometimes as the head of this friendship,( kitty), I feel I just cannot keep up with my forms of smiles so on my private days I prefer to cover up and remind all’ that my eyes are worth looking at.... No I am not jelly!!!”
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Thanks mate, my legs were really hurting me... I just hope I ain’t hurting your back with my weight “!
Heather Hayllar 5 years ago
I better settle for an Echidna, don't think I would be allowed to import a hedgie!
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
So sweet, with them both looking, only Herbee is looking a bit harder..
Talitha started posting pictures of animals back in 2015 when she got her hedgehog Pokee who was just 8 weeks old at the time. That’s why all of her social media accounts are named after Pokee, the original hedgehoggo.
Sadly, Pokee passed away and went to hedgehog heaven in 2019. But Herbee took up his mantle, filled his shoes, and keeps bringing smiles to our faces! Owner Talitha even got a tattoo on her wrist to honor Pokee’s memory. Though Herbee’s not related to his predecessor, he seems to share the same love for posing and modeling as his senior.
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Wottermehlon Doge 5 years ago
anyone else trying to think of a good comment to make on this one and nothing coming to their mind?
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
So did I. I figured that's what it said at first, but back for another look, and I really love it ❤️❤️
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Kai Wendorf 5 years ago
The Hedgehogs quills, forged of stone. The Bengals eyes, forged of the purest of lake water.
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Ok, I am the Hedgehog Kitty Carer, I am sad for my first soulmate however now you know...so how about the Big two leggers who claim to be Gaurdians do a better job with lots of creatures who NEED it”, as the planet would show much more gratitude then to the Human creatures of truth.
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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
I'm not coming out Mum, it's warm in here.. Please, let me stay in there, unless you brought food..Did ya? Oh, and catnip, I hope.
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Love this shot, my two cats often move, when they see the camera !!!
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
...now the horizon is made from the same stuff of the kitty's eyes.
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Not sure if we actually feel comfortable at present, something just poked into my.... ouch!”
“Amazing people from all over the world are inspired to follow our adventures especially because they love our message,” Talitha writes on her webpage. “Between all the serious things happening in the world every day, Pokee and now also Herbee and Audree are here to give you a reason to be happy and smile. Whenever you return to our page, we want to remind you to never lose faith and always follow your heart.”
A heartwarming message and something to keep in mind, especially with everything going on in 2020.
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Liz Sahlin Johansson 5 years ago
Actually most cats do have that up going smile in their corners of their mouths.
Load More Replies... Avery S Alberico 5 years ago
*Cat telepathy: I will love you with every fiber of my being *Hedgehog telepathy: I will forever be your fren, kitty!
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
I love you, no, I love you, more!! NO, I do..Just stop okay, we both love each other the mostest!
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
Kitty; Thankyou for the kiss, it always makes a difference showing care, and some compassion, even if with a little gravel feeling on one’s mouth:)”
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
Looking out for each other is the most important and impressive expression of all.....
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Kat Rogers 5 years ago
OOOOH NOOOO~ SOMETHING HAS LITTLE HERBEE'S QUILLS. ALL SPIKED UP! IS THAT SNOW?!
Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago
Mum....it's cold out here! Can we come in now, I don't like snow.Please?
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Toni 5 years ago
hello photoshop. no cat would sit still, if another pet is sitting on its head...
Susan Mercurio 5 years ago
Well, you have the proof right in front of your eyes that that's a myth.
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Audree’s all slinky comfy, and Herbee’s all roly-poly comfy.
Zhaoheng Liu 5 years ago
now i am wondering if the hedgehog can get back up by himself though i am sure the kitty friend will help
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
>^••^< “I will get comfortable with you anywhere ~ please don’t make it regular, much love, really”:)
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
Why do I NOT think that's a natural position for Herbee? Just because it's cute (and it is) doesn't mean he should steadily be put in that position for pictures!
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sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Yes a calendar, and a great idea, fundraiser for shelters !!!
Load More Replies... Elli Rahim 5 years ago
The Cat was restless now that the tea had been sipped and clotted cream lapped up, but Hedgehog still had another great tale to spin...
Nora H. 5 years ago
Awww.. but whydya put him like that, unable to move or get out by himself.. He doesn't know you'll pick him up in a sec. No fun for a hedgehog who's vulnerable tummy up.
citi cat 5 years ago
u can be sure he trusts mom, & knows he'll be out o' the cup in a matter o' seconds.
Load More Replies... Zhaoheng Liu 5 years ago
now i am wondering if the hedgehog can get back up by himself though i am sure the kitty friend will help
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Kai Wendorf 5 years ago
"Ok you see, you crouch down and wiggle your butt. Oh, wait you don't have one! Umm... OH! Shake your spines!!" "Thanks, buddy! I'll get that ant yet! Look, he's coming this way! I'll pounce on him!!" I can imagine this conversation.
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
Just Beautiful.... More beautiful animal pictures needed... for sure!
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
It amazes me, the both cooperate , ou are able to get many good shots !!!
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Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
My last honest comment < unfortunately it can be seen that there is a bit of work done with photoshopped set-ups.... however those who are creative still know how difficult it is to do a different form of art with technology. So I say to the Nay Sayers that you either have it as an Artist, or you don’t because no amount of tools are just going to make you magical in one session. As good Artists know, it takes much skill in many areas to accomplish different and interesting, let alone beautiful looks. As an artist that works on a plethora of platforms, I can honestly tell you that doing things” good always requires an inbuilt skill with patience, something that ‘many’ who speak out to loud about areas they do not deal with in ‘bad behaviours in words’, really could do with really trying to keep quiet if they have nothing really ‘kind’ to say. How about gratitude for the FACT that MANY enjoy animal pictures in general... it’s good for one’s health!!!
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Diane Schuchaskie 5 years ago
AN AMAZING LOVE STORY!!! THANK YOU!!! STAY SAFE AND WELL. KEEP POSTING THESE 2, <3..<3..<3..<3
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Lori Jabi 5 years ago
A hedgehog is a nocturnal animal. That looks cute, but is in no way animal-friendly !! Please don't support something like that!
hobbitly 5 years ago
I didnt want to say it, but I do agree with you. It looks all very cute and pretty, but nobody likes posing for insta-perfect pic's, specially animals dont.
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Joe S 5 years ago
I don't want to be that one moody pessimistic dude, but im gunna be. I hate pages like this, they're so staged and portray everything in such a lovely perfect light, it's so twee. Sure its cute and the cat's a gorgeous one but come on. There's also a lot of photoshop going on here, and not just manipulation its full blown moving objects around - this is the type of s**t that's wrong with instagram imo, people putting stuff like this up and others being naive enough to think it's a true portrayal of life.
Wilson K 5 years ago
Indeed. Imagine the foolish risk if a few were actually taken on location with potential predators instead of using green background.
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Toni 5 years ago
the pics are amazing, but the cat does not look amused in much pics. the cat has big eyes and looks frightened .. and i dont think a hedgehog should be placed in a cup .. sorry, but they make the pics only for views and fame.
Nora H. 5 years ago
These two are so cute!! And you take amazing pictures! Looks like they're a happy and healthy pair, and your love for them shines through. I'm sure you know this, but in case someone out there doesn't: "Most hedgehogs instinctively don't like being belly-up - they're prey animals, and it's a very exposed position to be in, especially for an animal that defends itself with quills located on its back."
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
You are very kind, Nora, constantly forcing an animal into position in which it feels insecure and threatened is not love.
Load More Replies... Lavender Brown 5 years ago
They are so adorable 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I love them!! Beautiful cat.
Maggie Simpson 5 years ago (edited)
They are adorable af, what a cute friendship.❤️❤️Love it. ❤️🖤❤️🖤
jevais 5 years ago
Hedgehogs are WILD ANIMALS they are not pets. In most European countries, it's forbidden to buy or take a hedgehog in nature home 🏡. One must respect all wildlife, it's cruel, selfish and very much childish to want to possess them
Sally Thomas 5 years ago
I suppose you are an expert? I have a hedgehog. Do you?
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Lori Jabi 5 years ago
A hedgehog is a nocturnal animal. That looks cute, but is in no way animal-friendly !! Please don't support something like that!
hobbitly 5 years ago
I didnt want to say it, but I do agree with you. It looks all very cute and pretty, but nobody likes posing for insta-perfect pic's, specially animals dont.
Load More Replies... Joe S 5 years ago
I don't want to be that one moody pessimistic dude, but im gunna be. I hate pages like this, they're so staged and portray everything in such a lovely perfect light, it's so twee. Sure its cute and the cat's a gorgeous one but come on. There's also a lot of photoshop going on here, and not just manipulation its full blown moving objects around - this is the type of s**t that's wrong with instagram imo, people putting stuff like this up and others being naive enough to think it's a true portrayal of life.
Wilson K 5 years ago
Indeed. Imagine the foolish risk if a few were actually taken on location with potential predators instead of using green background.
Load More Replies... Toni 5 years ago
the pics are amazing, but the cat does not look amused in much pics. the cat has big eyes and looks frightened .. and i dont think a hedgehog should be placed in a cup .. sorry, but they make the pics only for views and fame.
Nora H. 5 years ago
These two are so cute!! And you take amazing pictures! Looks like they're a happy and healthy pair, and your love for them shines through. I'm sure you know this, but in case someone out there doesn't: "Most hedgehogs instinctively don't like being belly-up - they're prey animals, and it's a very exposed position to be in, especially for an animal that defends itself with quills located on its back."
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
You are very kind, Nora, constantly forcing an animal into position in which it feels insecure and threatened is not love.
Load More Replies... Lavender Brown 5 years ago
They are so adorable 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I love them!! Beautiful cat.
Maggie Simpson 5 years ago (edited)
They are adorable af, what a cute friendship.❤️❤️Love it. ❤️🖤❤️🖤
jevais 5 years ago
Hedgehogs are WILD ANIMALS they are not pets. In most European countries, it's forbidden to buy or take a hedgehog in nature home 🏡. One must respect all wildlife, it's cruel, selfish and very much childish to want to possess them
Sally Thomas 5 years ago
I suppose you are an expert? I have a hedgehog. Do you?
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