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Waffles We-Tweet Animal Sanctuary

Waffles We-Tweet Animal Sanctuary We are a disabled veteran and woman owned 501C3 non-profit animal sanctuary focused on helping pigs/ We were so stupid. We were heart broken.

Our journey with pigs started in 2018 with Wilber, Wendy, and Winifred, three managalitsa pigs, a dream of being homesteaders, and a desire to teach our kids how to reconnect to a life so disconnected from everything. Not long after came a whole herd of piglets, all having names that started with 'W' (you wouldn't believe how hard that was). We had no clue what we were actually doing. What we do k

now is that somewhere along the way, we absolutely fell in love with those fuzzy babies. How we ever could have thought we would go through with it is beyond me. Anyways, one piglet by the name of Waffles became sick. Jon took him to the vet where they treated him and sent him home. Please keep in mind, we didn't know then what we know now. We didn't realize that people took their pigs to hospitals or that there was this great wise Cat Drose out there and who the heck was Mo??? We cleaned out the heated tack room that Jon used as a wood working shop and kept him in there. He'd get better for a few days and reek absolute havoc on the shop only to crash to the brink of death. This went on for weeks, until weeks became a month with countless trips and communications with the vet. Nothing we did fixed our poor little Waffles. We sat with him for hours, feeling like we were neglecting everyone else. Then came the day we knew in our hearts was coming. Jon took Waffles to vet and his breathing was the worst it had been yet. Waffles didn't even make it half way through the trip. We'd be lying if we said this day didn't have a profound impact on either of us. Neither of us can talk about it without getting emotional. What lead us to start our sanctuary is having to rehome that herd of pigs that we loved so much. We are forever grateful for the homes and love that they have. We tried so hard to keep them, but were just not able. Two of Wilber and Wendy's piglets went to Barn Sanctuary, Johnny and CJ, and it is our experience with them and Bruno's Barn that helped us make our decision to one day have a sanctuary. We knew in our hearts that we needed to honor the special boy that impacted us so much. Waffles' food bowl hangs in our bathroom, his hoof print hangs on the pig room wall, and his ashes are on Jon's desk. He's with us every day. That is why we call our Sanctuary, Waffle We-Tweet (retreat, Elmer Fudd voice)

02/11/2025

New straw because the ground hog is dumb and we are freezing! Matilda's crew kept bringing their new straw outside. Bandit was enjoying it on the snow and kept trying to help dad. Smokey is an old pro and knows how to stuff her house to the max.

02/04/2025

Look how big baby Bandit has gotten! He still has a ways to go before he is one! Those fence posts are about 7.5 feet apart to give you an idea of how big of a boy he is! He is still such a lover boy ❤️

02/02/2025

Piggies on the loose in Hastings,MN. Trying to locate the owners. In the meantime, does anyone have space to take these guys in?

02/02/2025

Hoping you have someone to snuggle today ❤️

01/25/2025

Our winner is is Miss Shelly Dietrich ! Thank you to everyone who shared, bid, commented, and participated!! We love our oinker community!

Up for auction is this Valenswine table runner with two adorable piggie candle holders. Bidding starts at $25 plus $11 shipping anywhere in the US. Bidding closes on Sunday 1/26 at 12pm Waffles time (cst). As long as we can get this closed out, I'll get it in the mail Monday!

01/24/2025

If we auction this, would anyone be interested??

01/18/2025

Many have asked how Matilda is doing. She is GREAT!! Whatever was going on has seemed to rectify itself. As you can see, there is no longer a concerning area hanging down in the back of her abdomen. This is GREAT news! And we are thankful!!

01/18/2025

Everyone got fresh straw last night while we enjoyed the last of the temps above freezing here. When we were done everyone got buried to their ears to prepare for the unbearable cold headed out way!

01/05/2025

12/20/2024

Ever get the feeling you are being watched....

12/20/2024

Good Morning from Bandit!

12/20/2024

These hoodlums were literally chasing me in laps around their housing trying to eat my cast 🙄

12/20/2024

The decision was made on Wednesday to bring Matilda home from Iowa State. They did an ultrasound and found that there were no intestines or organs in the hernia/pouch. We were given the option to have her undergo an 'exploratory' surgery to see what was happening with her incision or observe her either at home or at the university. After discussing with Cat Drose and our usual vet, we made the decision to bring Matilda home. She and her babies were distressed being separated. She is eating, drinking, and acting her usual Matilda self. We will be monitoring her very closely or 'like a hawk' as advised.

12/16/2024

Matilda is all settled in. She'll be evaluated and spoiled. Check out that the swing of the hips on that one 😏

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