Ponds/ Swimming Pools

It's spring and everyone is filling up their pools. Please make sure there is an easy escape route for hedgehogs and other wild animals that may fall in. Although hedgehogs can swim they tire easily & then drown. All it takes is some stones, stacked bricks, a short plank of wood, a ramp etc. Often they end up in the water in the first place because they are thirsty, so you can help them by leaving shallow bowls of water around your property as well. Even if your pond/pool is EMPTY please make sure there is a way 'out'. Hedgehog Rescue NZ.