Meet the pigs

Bubbles, our littlest pig, was found running along a busy road in Candler. When no one came forward, she found her forever home here. Bubbles loves belly rubs, naps in the sun, and even painting. Her “Pigasso” artwork, stamped with her hoof, is one of a kind and often for sale at our events.

 

Wilma was rescued alongside Pebbles and Karen from a cruelty case in Haywood County. Starvation and neglect had taken a terrible toll, but the three were saved just in time. Wilma later had surgery for an intestinal blockage at the same time Bubbles was spayed. They recovered together, forming a lasting bond that you see today.

 

Karen came from a cruelty case in McDowell County, NC. She and her buddy Pebbles now spend their days rooting, playing, and enjoying the spoiled life every pig deserves.

 

Wendy came to us from a Wayneville, NC cruelty case. Many pigs were rescued from a dark barn where they were fed only apple peels and had never seen sunlight. Now they know fresh air, soft bedding, and friendship, and will never go without proper food and care again.

 

Caroline also came to us from the Waynesville case. 69 pigs had to be rescued and divided between shelters all over to accommodate the great need from this case.

 

Wiley came to us from the cruelty case in Waynesville.

 

Ashe also came when Wiley did. Malnourished and frail when they arrived, they have flourished here. Ashe is now one of our largest pigs, and Wiley is always at his side. Their quirks and antics remind us how much pigs and people have in common.

 

Split Rail also came from the cruelty case in Waynesville.

 

Jan came from the cruelty case in Waynesville.

 

Izzy (pictured) and Amelia (below) were bought by a couple who wanted to have mini pigs. They quickly realized that keeping pigs is nothing like having other pets. The piglets got out and ran amok in the neighborhood. The couple surrendered Izzy and Amelia to us with in the first 24 hours of having them.

And this is Amelia!

*A note about cruelty cases: Many of our animals have come from them. They have faced severe traumas, from being starved, losing limbs due to infection and neglect, being locked in barns with no sunlight, living up to their knees in excrement, and having to cannibalize the corpses of other animals that had succumbed to starvation. Whenever possible action was taken against the perpetrators of these crimes. The sad reality is there is little protection for animals, especially animals that are farmed.

Not all residents are pictured.