Update

[AJs Human]

Haha! I did too! I love pygmy hedgehogs…

I'm happy your girl is better and did so well in the ring.

[Maya]

Poor Sidney!

I bought him from a breeder in North Yorkshire :)

[nobarkus]

I'm sorry for what has happened Jess. It's wonderful that Maya has come back and looked great at the show.

[nala121498]

Oh my goodness. I just read your post and found out about Gracie and Jovi. My heart goes out to you. I am so glad to see you back here and congrats on the awesome job! What wonderful pictures too!! ((Hugs)) to you all…

[noodle]

Congratulations Jess and Maya :D. Great to see the piccies too.
What you've been through is absolutely horrible and I hope you get to the bottom of it.
Glad to hear that Maya and all the other pooches are ok now, poor babies.
Victoria. x

[Nemo]

Congrats Jess! I'm happy to hear she is doing well. I'm sure it's nice to have something to smile about.

[lukris]

Hi Jess, sorry you have had a really tough time recently. Maya has bounced back though and looks as stunning as ever! She really is a pretty girl and will continue to do well. Take care, see you next year.

Theresa x

[JISGARD]

Well done Jess and Maya, a great result. I did ask
Others regarding your terrible ordeal as I have not seen you since and I was truly shocked when I heard the details.

Hope to see you soon, BCOGB Open or LKA?

Steve.

[MacPack]

Congratulations, Maya is a lovely girl. I am so sorry about your losses, I did not know what happened to them, but assumed it was tragic. So very gald Maya recovered.

[Sharla]

that is just great! You both deserved something positive to happen!

[thunderbird8588]

Special request Jess, can we see more pics of Sidney :D

[Patty]

Jess

Well done to Maya. You were very lucky and I can imagine how pleased you were/are. Perhaps this will make up a little after your dreadful ordeal.

Thank goodness that Maya hadn't taken more of the poison - I'm so relieved that she is ok now.

[Vicki]

Lovely photos and great show. I, too, am so sorry and sad about your loss.

What is Maya eating?

[Janneke]

Well done little Maya en mom! Big congrats!

Sorry to hear you've had such a hard time.. Glad your baby girl puts a smile on your face :)

[Maya]

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone, it is very much appreciated :)

Vicki - Maya is eating sausage, bacon, eggs, fried bread and black pudding :D

Here is some more of Sidney:

[thunderbird8588]

Thanks for the cute pics of Sidney Jess, excuse my ignorance but will he stay that colour or go darker?
Maya knows how to live, tucking in to a full English :D
Did she use the fork as well? :D

[diff_eqs]

OMG! Sidney is just about the cutest thing I have seen!!! Where did you get him from?

[lvoss]

It is illegal in the state of California to own a hedgehog.

[AJs Human]

Pygmy Hedgehogs are very difficult to find here in the States. Many states have outlawed them. I can't figure out why. Unfortunately, since you're in California, they probably led the gauntlet. If you live in San Francisco, almost all "exotic" pets are outlawed.

Maya, Sidney is gorgeous! I can see in one of those photos that you've come in contact with those guard hairs a few times…the things we do for our loved pets.:D I have met several pygmy hedgehogs, but only one was albino. She was pretty, too, but Sidney takes the cake!

[lvoss]

From a website about hedgehog ownership, "here is a list of states and counties where it is illegal to own a hedgehog: California, Georgia, Hawaii, Nebraska, New York City and Fairfax County, Virginia. A permit is required to own a hedgehog in these states: Arizona, Maine, New Jersey, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania."