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    12 Reasons Why This Hedgehog Deserves Your Affection

    and your heart grew three sizes that day...

    1. He is willing to explore places no hedgehog has ever gone before

    2. He respects your privacy

    3. He's all ears

    4. He has an artistic side

    5. He has an addiction to Instagram

    6. He has pokey, adorable eyebrows

    7. Bathing him is the most rewarding experience you will ever have

    8. He respects his heritage

    9. He has the perfect halloween costume this year

    10. He makes the perfect watch hog

    11. He is an unabashed cuddler

    12. He makes a cuter seasonal greeting card than your real children