Betsy's Barn Pig Rescue

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Betsy's Barn Pig Rescue

We are a registered 501c3 animal rescue & sanctuary located in northwest Iowa.

PayPal account is [email protected]
https://www.paypal.me/mcmacres

Venmo account is Betsys-Barn2017
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2893193569894400068&created=1743254405

Betsy's Barn Pig Rescue is a 501c3 operating as a non profit for mini pigs. Share your love with the residents by giving $1.00 a month - register here:
https://www.betsysbarn.org/plans-pricing

If you can make a one time DON

ATION please send your LOVE to one of the following options:

Our PayPal account is [email protected]

Our Venmo account is Betsys-Barn2017

Betsy's Barn is all about animals, big or small.

11/04/2025

Update from the Barn 🐷💕

We have a mix of good and not-so-good news today. Our big guy LJ, who hadn’t eaten for days and gave us quite a scare, is finally up and eating again! That’s a huge relief!
JB is up but still not eating and just doesn’t seem himself. A few of our mini pigs are nibbling here and there, but some still aren’t eating much and are staying pretty quiet. The ones who’ve been sick are walking a little stiff, so we’re keeping a close eye on them. We’re continuing close monitoring, treatment, and biosecurity measures.

The good news — this continues to be limited to our main herd. All other pens are healthy and acting normal.

Thank you all so much for your prayers, love, and support — it means more than you know. Please keep those good thoughts coming for the ones still fighting to feel better. 💗

💕 Donations toward antibiotics and medical supplies make a big difference for our small rescue.
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: Betsys-Barn2017

11/02/2025

We are still trying to raise funds for our feed order. We need to place the order ASAP and we cannot until we raise the $700 that our orders have cost in the past.

10/31/2025

🐷 **Rescue Update from Betsy’s Barn Pig Rescue** 🐷

This past Sunday, we noticed a few of our main herd pigs weren’t eating — always a big red flag for us. While one bounced back within 24 hours, a several others still haven’t shown their usual appetite. Naturally, our first concern was PRRS, but thankfully they aren’t showing any of the typical symptoms.

We’re aware that PRRS and pneumonia are circulating in nearby confinements, so out of caution we’ve started the same Baytril regimen that helped us through our last PRRS outbreak — it also covers pneumonia. We’re taking extreme biosecurity measures — Charissa is the only one feeding that pen and everything is sanitized before leaving the area.
The good news? It seems limited to just the main herd — everyone else is eating, happy, and being their usual piggy selves! 🐷

Please keep our herd in your thoughts and prayers as we work through this, and if you’re able, donations toward medical supplies and antibiotics would mean the world right now. ❤️

🐖 Donation link: PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: Betsys-Barn2017

10/28/2025

Okay folks, let's do the thing. We need to get our corn bill paid off ASAP. We also need to get some straw bales this year since our old provider didn't get a chance to bale and we need to continue to raise funds for our feed.

We need $1000 for the corn, $1000 for straw and $700 for the feed to keep flowing. Please, we know its a lot to ask for, but we will continue to help our pigren as much as possible. We CANNOT do it without your help though.

10/06/2025

Are you or anyone you know looking to adopt some babies? We are searching for good homes for a majority of our pigren. Mom and dad are getting too busy outside the rescue to continue working tirelessly everyday until the sun goes down. We need to try and cut our herd by half or more. We have a lot of pigs that are just needing great pet homes. They need some feed, a good happy chat everyday and they will be so happy. We also have others that are snuggle bugs that will love you like no other. Inside or outside pigren are so awesome.

Let us know if you're interested.

Thank you
Betsy's Barn Pig Rescue

09/20/2025

I’m here at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa!!
If you’re here stop by and grab some items to help support the residents of Betsy’s Barn!!

Not local?? ZOOM IN and see if you find something you want, I can pack it up and ship it to you!! 😍

Comment below or pm me ASAP before it’s gone.
I’m only here through tomorrow.

Happy Shopping!!
Snout kisses 🐷🐽

08/24/2025

The Sand Herd finally got their grass area finished. After a month or so of having the fence and post temporarily there, we got everything g wired up and secured. They were enjoying every bit of it, while Pua was watching from her door.

08/22/2025

Tonight is just a quick photo of Pua, Daisy and Charlotte. We can't share the memories from Facebook because today was our hardest day we've ever experienced. Four years ago was an absolute devastation to us. Time has gone by too fast but we will never forget Rocket and Linden.

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Cylinder, IA

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+17122981878

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http://www.betsysbarn.org/

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Our Story

Betsy's Barn Pig Rescue is a 501c3 organization operating as a non profit organization specifically dedicated to promoting and supporting the rescue & care of mini pigs and other farm animals by providing the compassion, commitment and companionship they deserve. Like many others, one day at a local fair I bought a pot belly piglet because she was cute. She was feisty and did not want anything to do with human interaction, except for the dachshund, Brandi, who thought it was her baby. We named her Betsy. Everyday, was a new adventure with her learning, laughing, and loving. We soon decided we wanted to help out more so we decided to adopt. That’s when Bootsy and W***y came into our lives. And I guess you can say this is how we got started. Knowing the need for a place for unwanted animals, not just mini pigs, even though that is our main focus.

Our mission is to provide education to the public on humane treatment of animals, rehabilitate those that are neglected or abused, and re-home those that are adoptable. To provide a place of refuge for those animals in need.

We are always in need for volunteers to come and socialize with our residents, help with barn duties, and help with projects. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out!