When the man discovered a ball in the kitchen, he let out a scream. He hadn’t expected any company after coming home from work.

Upon closer inspection, he screamed again when he realized the ball was alive. Unsure of what it was and hesitant to get any nearer, he called for help, with countless questions swirling in his mind.

Later, he found out the mysterious ball was actually a wild hedgehog. However, this wasn’t just any hedgehog—its lack of spines baffled even the veterinarians. It wasn’t an isolated case either.

Watch the video to see how a single, unexpected encounter changed this young hedgehog’s life.