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March 23, 2026
The pet I’ll never forget: Harriet, the hedgehog in my airing cupboard
Her job was to tackle slugs in the garden, but she soon found a way into my home – and my heart
TL;DR
- Harriet, a hedgehog, was acquired to control slugs in the garden.
- She initially slept in a compost bag outdoors but began entering the house through the cat flap.
- Harriet developed a preference for the author's airing cupboard, where she slept for two years.
- The author provided water and occasional cat food, though Harriet continued her slug-eating duties.
- An instance of dead wasps in the bedroom suggests Harriet may have eaten them.
- Harriet was eventually rehomed when the author went traveling.
- Despite not being a cuddly pet, Harriet held a special place in the author's heart.