Chrumkowo Pigs

Strona główna
Polska
Chełmza
Chrumkowo Pigs

We are a safe home for pigs from difficult conditions. Their well-being is our priority. All three women are passionate vegans with a deep love for pigs.
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We show the world that pigs 🐽 are gentle, sentient creatures deserving of respect and a good life, like other animals that live with humans. This is the English version of the Polish Chrumkowo page (Link to our Polish page: https://www.facebook.com/chrumki), home to the first pig sanctuary in Poland. Chrumkowo is a haven dedicated to one of the most remarkable animals—the pig. Here, pigs are loved

and cared for by their devoted human companions, who we would like to introduce:

- **Kasia** (https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.trotzek) founded Chrumkowo on June 1, 2017, seven years ago, establishing the first pig sanctuary in Poland. For several years, she co-ran the sanctuary with Dobrawa (https://www.facebook.com/dobrawa.tokarczyk), and for the last two years, with Gabi (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000880056602), with Dobrawa providing continued support. Yes, *love*—something that many people find hard to grasp, but that's only because they don't truly know pigs. Today, they care for nearly 90 pigs, and they've reached the limits of their physical and financial capacity. So, we kindly ask you not to request additional admissions, as saying no is emotionally challenging for us. Our experience speaks for itself. Each year of our sanctuary's operation is a testament to our expertise in pig care. Chrumkowo is fully transparent, with annual financial reports available online (just search for our KRS number in Polish). Our pigs are well-cared for, with personalized feeding, veterinary attention, and, most importantly, our love and care. You can visit us during the summer season on Saturdays and Sundays to see for yourself. Just call or message us (contact information can be found on this page). Meeting such incredible and emotional beings, and seeing the harsh reality of what humans do to them, inspired us to stand against it. Humanity has never truly given pigs a chance to show their true nature—instead, it has created a living hell for them. Everything nature gave them has been turned against them: their ability to gain weight quickly, their love of food, their rapid maturation, and their fertility. Pigs have more taste buds than humans, yet in farms, they eat the same bland food. At Chrumkowo, we not only rescue pigs from slaughter but also restore their "pigness." We let them root in the earth, enjoy mud baths, build relationships with other pigs, and indulge in delicious treats. It’s important to distinguish our sanctuary from agrotourism or petting zoos. The role of Chrumkowo is to change the perception of pigs—not as meat, but as companion animals. Our sanctuary is a form of activism. We show people the true nature of pigs—wonderful, intelligent, and sensitive creatures who simply want to live. We believe these rescued pigs are the voice of animals imprisoned and exploited in farms. And with an open heart and mind, people will understand what they are trying to communicate when they look you in the eye, roll over for a belly rub, and joyfully grunt.

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This page is run by friends of Chrumkowo to support Kasia, Gabi, and Dobrawa in their work for animals. We’re here to help share their story with people outside of Poland. On this page, you can contact us in English, German, Spanish, and Polish. We’ll be sharing daily life at Chrumkowo, introducing you to our residents, and reflecting on their long history. We warmly invite all pig enthusiasts to follow the journey of this extraordinary place.

11/09/2024

Ta-dzik: Hey there! Keep your snout up and keep moving forward! 🐷🚀

10/09/2024

In just four days, on September 14th, the Animal Liberation March 2024 will take place in Warsaw. This important event fights for the rights of animals, calling for their liberation through action, protest, and awareness.
The annual march advocates for non-human beings whose lives are unjustly taken.
"If you believe in fighting for animal rights and envision a world without violence where every existence is respected, join us. Your participation amplifies the collective effort toward liberation."

Join us and make a difference! 🐮🐷🐔💪

Visit the official event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1854724875044042

10/09/2024

Homer: Hey, just a quick note: Stay positive, and the mud will be fun! 🐽🌈

Make our piggies' day with a delicious treat 🍉
👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo
Thank you for being amazing! 🐷

09/09/2024

Tales of Anka 🐷 Chapter V

Almost 90 little piggies are sleeping soundly, dreaming of eternal spring or perhaps of... watermelons, while Kasia and I, Anka, are watching the parliament. As for me, Anna, I'm not very politically informed; I only react to the sounds that signal the end of a speaker’s time at the podium.
Can you imagine? Watching the parliament and getting annoyed by just that beeping? Well, that's just how it is with me. My priorities are my pillow next to Kasia and her plate of food.
Kasia says I’ll live with this carefree attitude... and that too, without Prozac.
Goodnight, and have a wonderful Anka's night, my dears!

09/09/2024

Frida: Hello! Just like us in the mud, get messy and enjoy the journey! 🐽🎉🐷👏

Thank you for helping us such a wonderful life 💗
🍉https://buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo
PayPal: [email protected]
IBAN: PL11 1020 5011 0000 9902 0341 2798
SWIFT:BPKOPLPW

08/09/2024

Gabi: Animals are my friends, and I don't eat my friends. Go Vegan!

08/09/2024

Adaś: Hello there! Every day is a new opportunity—make it awesome! 🐷🌟

07/09/2024

"And if, when it is all over, I’m asked what I did with my life, I want to be able to say, 'I offered love."

07/09/2024

Dear Friends,
We want to remind you about one of the 13 pigs that came to us 4 years ago. Her name is Lola, and she is a beautiful, affectionate girl with a wild coloration, who still does not have a virtual parent.
For those of you hearing about the 13 pigs from Malbork for the first time, here is a brief description of their story:
These pigs were to be euthanized because they were kept in a mini zoo illegally and did not meet biosecurity requirements (ASF). Thanks to cooperation with the local Veterinary Inspectorate (PIW), we managed to save them. They arrived with us: Helena with eight piglets, and four other adult pigs – Lola, Brodka, Florek, and Homer. But that’s not the end of the story. After a few weeks, it turned out that one of the pigs, Brodka, was pregnant, and soon the number of pigs increased from 13 to 21, as the piglets were born. Soon, we'll tell you more about Brodka's children, known as the Bubbles 🐽

Back to Lola. Lola is about 6 years old. For two years, she wouldn’t even let our people get close to her. It wasn’t until this spring that I managed to "pet" her, and since then, there has been a change. Lola has realized that being touched is very pleasant, and now she approaches people, even strangers, waiting for affection.
If any of you would like to adopt Lola virtually, please contact us privately. The cost of full virtual adoption is 150 PLN/month. This is a significant commitment, so we encourage partial adoption, which is possible from 25 PLN/month.

We wish you a wonderful day!

Photo by Anna Kamińska

06/09/2024

Agi, Henio: Good morning! Just like us in the mud, get messy and enjoy the journey! 🐽🎉

Help our piggies enjoy a special treat 🍉
👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo
Your support means the world to us! 🐷

05/09/2024

My humans tell me 'I love you, Zojka.' Guess what I reply to them in my pig language?
What do you thinkoink ?

05/09/2024

Tales of Anka 🐷 Chapter IV

Hey there, it’s Anka again! I’ve been living with Kasia long before Chrumkowo even existed. Back in the day, when more piggies started showing up, I had this delightful habit of running away in the summer to occupy one of those garden piggy houses. And then, come winter, I’d return home, with Kasia promising herself—no, no, this time, absolutely no more moving out!
Oh, she still loves to remind me of my age… True, I’m Anka, the middle-aged lady now (I turned 9 this year), and neither of us wants to miss a single moment of our time together. Kasia says I’m spoiled to the point of no return and that I know she can’t deny me anything. But she insists—no more moving out!
She looks at me and says, “Do you hear that, Anka? You’re on lifetime probation!”
Ah, those were the days… You know, piggy heat— the younger the pig, the more dramatic the display... But now, as a mature lady, I’ve left those wild days behind. Neither Kasia nor I even know when I’m in heat anymore!

So here’s to you—wishing you a splendid Anka’s day! May it be filled with joy and a touch of playful mischief!
I’m hungry...I’d be grateful for a small snack 🍉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

04/09/2024

Oh yes, that cold feels so good—love it!
Wonderful night, friends of Chrumkowo!

04/09/2024

Our Pigpopotamuses know the season is coming to an end, so they're making the most of the mud...

And we're asking Miss Autumn to give the piggies more time this year—maybe show up a month or two late.

If you’d like to help extend their muddy joy and keep their tummies full of delicious treats, consider buying them a snack!
👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

Thank you and have a wonderful pigpopotamus day!

(archive September 11, 2023)

03/09/2024

In this family photo: The big one is Fikus, standing next to him is Mieszko, and Kasia's hand is on Napoleon.
The first one in the photo is Piorun—Napoleon's brother—we call them Bąbelki, and they're Brodka's kids. They were born here.
At Fikus's feet is Sylwia, also from Brodka's family.
In the distance, you can see Rita, Helena's daughter.
Our favorite things are lounging together, scratching, nuzzling, wallowing in the mud, and snacking!
(archive June 2023)

Help keep our piggy gang happy and well-fed! 🐽🍉
If you’d like to support our fruity snack fund, consider buying us a treat!
👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

The whole gang wishes you a wonderful piggy day!

02/09/2024

Do you want to see how a pig like me snuggles? Well, just watch!

My name is Iwona, but you can call me Iwcia. I'm wonderfully gentle, trusting, and always yearning for human contact. But it wasn't always like this.

I came to Chrumkowo in 2020 with four other pigs from Luboń. I was only about six months old then, but because I was so malnourished, I looked like I was only three months. I was sad, withdrawn, and afraid of everything—people, open spaces, the wind, birds singing, every little sound…

Most of the time, I stayed in my little house, turned away from the entrance, staring blankly at the wall. Kasia would come in, lie down at the other end, and softly speak to me. It didn't matter what she said, just the tone of her voice... She told me about Chrumkowo, about her first piggy Hania, about the taste of different fruits. She even hummed quietly, and that was my favorite part. After about a week, I stopped being afraid of her. I started coming out of my house and getting curious about the world around me. I began to trust these humans and realized that life doesn't have to be all suffering and fear, and that people aren’t monsters...

Now, four years later, I'm one of the most social pigs at Chrumkowo. I approach people on my own, greet visitors at the gate, and nudge them for pets. It’s incredible that such a scared, withdrawn little piglet has grown into a lively, joyful, and human-loving piggy.

P.S. I'm no longer afraid of people. I snuggle up to everyone just like this. All you have to do is lie down and call me, and I'll come running for some cuddles.

Doesn't this sound familiar to you? Humans can relate to this too, right?

Wishing you all a wonderful day! 💗

01/09/2024

Remember this:
Every animal deserves a SAFE environment.
Let’s work together to keep everyone protected 🩷🐮🐷🐔

If you’d like to support our efforts, please consider buying us a coffee. Your contribution helps us ensure a safe and loving space for all our animal friends!

🍉https://buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo
PayPal: [email protected]

fot. Ela Radzikowska

01/09/2024

We're relaxing on the sands of Chrumkowo, just hanging out and thinking about how time flies... Summer's almost over, a bit sad, but hey, fall will be nice too🐽 Have a great day, everyone! 🐷🍂✨

01/09/2024

Good Morning! If you don't have any sweet fruits for me, I'm not letting you in 🐽
Oink oink! Thanks a ton for making my day extra special! 🐷If you'd like to keep the treats coming, I'd really appreciate a little help with my snack fund!
🍉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

You’re the best for making my day so yummy and fun!

31/08/2024

- Heyyy, I'm totally flirting with you right now! Yes, yes, you over there, I'm winking at you.. Aren't I just the sweetest and most lovable pig?

Pretty cool, right?

So, here’s a goodnight kiss from Fikus!

31/08/2024

Pigopotamuses wish you a fabulous weekend! 🐷🌞
Henio and Agus have some wise advice: find your mud and the perfect company to wallow in it with, and happiness will follow. 🐽💫

31/08/2024

Tales of Anka : Chapter III

Back in the day June 2017, things were quite wild. In my younger years, I used to hang out with various boys. Elek was much younger too, shortly after his castration. Those were the days—listening to Big C*c and Woodstock on the radio… But that was 10 kilos ago…
Oh, those were the times!

Would you consider buying me a little treat?
🍉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

May your Anka’s day be as lively and delightful as those old tunes!

30/08/2024

- No way, Adam! Stop trying to convince me—I'm not starting an exercise routine!

(archive 20 July 2023)

Good night 🐽

30/08/2024

Hi there, Solo here! The girls brought Adam to me, who decided to spend his birthday at Chrumkowo. Who is Adam? Adam is a friend of Chrumkowo, our pride, and proof that you can build muscle on a vegan diet.
My personal trainer is currently developing a diet and exercise program for me. The diet absolutely includes watermelon. I’ll skip the exercise and focus on the diet. Keep your fingers crossed for spectacular results!

(archive 20 July 2023)

And here’s Adam’s page: https://www.facebook.com/Kuncicki

Would you help me with my watermelon diet by buying one for me?
🍉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo
Oink oink! Thanks a ton!
Have a lovely pig day! 🐽🍉

29/08/2024

Dear Friends💚
On September 14th, the Animal Liberation March 2024 will take place in Warsaw. This is a very important event, so we decided to share a few words about it and mention the history of the March in Poland.
Fighting for the rights and liberation of animals is something you, humans, can do through various actions, including taking to the streets, protesting, and manifesting. Just as people have always fought for their rights, for the abolition of different forms of exploitation, discrimination, and slavery, as well as for changes in societal awareness.
The annual Animal Liberation March is a fight for the rights of beings other than humans—those who, by the misfortune of being born into different bodies, have their lives taken from them. This year, the march will be held on September 14th, as usual, in Warsaw.
A bit of history for those who may not know: The first official Polish Animal Liberation March was organized in collaboration with the British organization Surge and took place in 2018. It was brought to Poland by two wonderful women, Ela Mikucka and Betty Oberska. They also came up with the idea of organizing the Polish premiere of the film Dominion: Documentary, screened in various cities. Ela has been the mastermind behind numerous actions, demonstrations, and protests, which she organized together with Betty and Anna Złocka. Subsequent Animal Liberation Marches were held each year, except in 2020 when the pandemic prevented its organization. Attendance grew year by year, with more and more co-organizers joining the cause.
In our view, the most successful march was in 2021. It was a day when activism made a lot of noise, filling the streets and squares, raising the cry for Liberation and Revolution. At that time, the girls discussed with Ela what would happen if we took to the streets by the thousands every month, demanding recognition of animal rights. Would we be noticed, heard, or still ignored?
For the past two years, personal circumstances have forced Ela to step back from organizing this uplifting event, but she always says the march is her "activist baby."
So, we’ll share her words to encourage you to participate in this year’s march. These words should drive you to join:
"If you are convinced that animals face great injustice, if you believe that we can still build a better world without violence, where respect for the diversity and uniqueness of each existence is possible, don’t let others fight for this without your participation. Every action you take; every presence you have, adds value to the actions and presence of others, and together they create a huge force that pushes us closer to the goal of their liberation."
Join us and make a difference! 🐽

Visit the official event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1854724875044042

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28/08/2024

Good night from Stefanek 🐽 🌙

(archive 2019)

28/08/2024

We always look forward to the arrival of Ela Mikucka, who is the godmother of Chrumkowo. Kasia says that without Ela, she would never have dared to open the sanctuary and take on the responsibility for more lives than she could have supported on her own.
Kasia will always be grateful to Ela for trusting her and publicly endorsing her with her name as a renowned authority in the animal rights community. It wasn’t easy because Ela, of course, didn’t take her word for it. She first came to meet Kasia and see the place where the first pig sanctuary in Poland was to be established. Since then, Ela has become one of Kasia’s closest and most devoted friends, someone she can always count on.
At that time, Kasia lived with two pigs—Ania and Henio. We pigs believe that Kasia’s beautiful relationship with these pigs convinced Ela. She knew that the pigs under Kasia’s care would never suffer and that Kasia would love them as much as she possibly could.
And Ela wasn’t wrong. Those who know Kasia understand that pigs are always her top priority. We pigs feel it, we know that we are the most important, and we believe that’s why we are so special.

Dear Ela, the Chrumkowo team loves you! 💗🐖🐷🐽🩷

In the photos: Ela and Elek, who was named after his godmother.
(archive July 2024)

With this important part of the Chrumkowo story, we, its piggy residents, wish you a wonderful piggy day!

27/08/2024

We piggies believe that children should be raised to love and respect animals, as this trains them to treat themselves and their surroundings with the same care.

27/08/2024

Good morning, friends! It’s me, Homer Pig, sending you hogs and kisses! 🐽

Got a spare watermelon? I’m hungry! 🍉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo

26/08/2024

- Kasia, whatever we had planned for today, we'll do it mañana…

- Alright, Arbuz, let's just stay like this a bit longer.

Chrumkowo wishes you a good night 🐽

Adres

Zajączkowo 12
Chełmza
87-140

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Life is this... #piglove #animalliberation #pigsarefriendsnotfood #animalsanctuary

My humans tell me 'I love you, Zojka.' Guess what I reply to them in my pig language? What do you thinkoink ? #piglove #pigspeak #pigsarefriendsnotfood #piglanguage

Do you want to see how a pig like me snuggles? Well, just watch! My name is Iwona, but you can call me Iwcia. I'm wonderfully gentle, trusting, and always yearning for human contact. But it wasn't always like this. I came to Chrumkowo in 2020 with four other pigs from Luboń. I was only about six months old then, but because I was so malnourished, I looked like I was only three months. I was sad, withdrawn, and afraid of everything—people, open spaces, the wind, birds singing, every little sound… Most of the time, I stayed in my little house, turned away from the entrance, staring blankly at the wall. Kasia would come in, lie down at the other end, and softly speak to me. It didn't matter what she said, just the tone of her voice... She told me about Chrumkowo, about her first piggy Hania, about the taste of different fruits. She even hummed quietly, and that was my favorite part. After about a week, I stopped being afraid of her. I started coming out of my house and getting curious about the world around me. I began to trust these humans and realized that life doesn't have to be all suffering and fear, and that people aren’t monsters... Now, four years later, I'm one of the most social pigs at Chrumkowo. I approach people on my own, greet visitors at the gate, and nudge them for pets. It’s incredible that such a scared, withdrawn little piglet has grown into a lively, joyful, and human-loving piggy. P.S. I'm no longer afraid of people. I snuggle up to everyone just like this. All you have to do is lie down and call me, and I'll come running for some cuddles. Doesn't this sound familiar to you? Humans can relate to this too, right? Wishing you all a wonderful day! 💗 #animalliberation #pigsarefriendsnotfood #animalsanctuary #pigtherapy

A few years ago, I, Lizzy the pig wild boar, was training intensely. My career looked promising, but now it’s all about cuddles and boys—oh well... I could have gone so far... #pigball #futballpig #pigsarefriendsnotfood #animalsanctuary

Since culinary topics are our favorite, we’ll now show you how well we’re fed here. Thank you, Zuzanna Baron, for the great video! Buy me a snack, pretty please? 🍉 👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo I’ll oink in gratitude! 🐷

And here’s the evidence of how much we piggies love to eat, especially watermelons ! Have a good watermelonDay! 🐽🍉🐽🍉🐽🍉💚 Treat our piggies to a snack 🍉 👉 buymeacoffee.com/chrumkowo Thank you for your support! 🐷 #piglove #animalliberation #pigsarefriendsnotfood #animalsanctuary #pigwatermelon

Tales of Anka 🐷 Prologue Ah, let me take you back to a curious chapter of my life in the year 2016, a time when dietary trials became my own personal quest. It’s a topic I find rather uncomfortable to revisit, but in a world where the battle against corpulence seems endless, who could truly understand, right? At that time, our garden was a verdant realm filled with fruit-bearing trees, beneath which I would spend entire days, delighting in the bounty that fell from their branches—chiefly the plump and juicy greengages and plums. After just a fortnight of this indulgence, one could have sworn I was about to deliver a whole litter of piglets! It became evident that a change was necessary. But what remedy could be devised? Leash-walks and confinement to a pen? For a pig like me, the great outdoors, unless it consists solely of barren sand, is akin to an endless feast. As pigs, we are most adept at finding nourishment wherever we roam. Thus began the dreary period of dietary discipline. Days were spent within the confines of the house, followed by a brisk walk through the meadow and an hour in the pen. The cycle continued unceasingly. Kasia would chide me, claiming I was most vexing. For a pig, hunger is a truly relentless foe! Should you find yourself grappling with similar dietary tribulations, I share this tale to assure you that you are not alone in your struggles. If you too are enduring the trials of a diet, know that you have my heartfelt support. With all the warmth of a pig’s affection, I, Anka, stand by you. 🩷