Atlasta Home Sanctuary

04/26/2022

This is George and what a horrible way to get started in life. He was used as a beat pig to train dogs to hunt ferals. Multiple puncture wounds and a broken shoulder bone where he had been dragged by a rope tied around his nose. George is only four months old. Yesterday was a all day visit Vet to make George feel better. Right now George does not trust people at all which is very understanding as humans can be so cruel.

02/16/2022

There has been a rumor floating around that Atlasta Jome Sanctuary has closed or is in the process of closing. To be perfectly clear- Atlasta Home Sanctuary IS NOT CLOSED and IS NOT CLOSING its doors!!! We are open, however, our current intake is being limited to feral pigs only. Feral pig rescue has been and still is our specialty.
Please spread the word that we are NOT closed!!!
Thank you,
Chris

11/05/2017

We would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in our Times Flies...and so so pigs auction! The total for the items came to $367.00-$73.70 for shipping costs, left us wil a total of $293.30.

Thanks again, and watch for another auction coming soon!

Hogs and kisses!

08/27/2017

Here in north Texas we are high and dry and can provide shelter for anyone needing to evacuate the flood with their animals. Several animal shelters have been opened in the DFW area. Atlasta Home can provide shelter for pigs and other animals. Please don't leave without your animals!!!!

If you need a place for your animals please contact Chris Hinterman at 469-658-5121 or Dianne Wilton at 682-225-2577.

03/22/2017

SPCA of Texas

SPCA of Texas

Watching little piglets play is honestly one of the best ways to start the week off, don’t you think?! Earlier this morning we had the pleasure of introducing two of our precious piglets to their new ball, we think they like it!

03/01/2017

Happy National Pig Day from Atlasta Home Sanctuary

Happy National Pig Day from Atlasta Home Sanctuary

For more information, please visit http://atlastahome.rescuegroups.org or https://m.facebook.com/pages/Atlasta-Home-Sanctuary/123213531027722

12/15/2016

Today was a day on what Christmas is all about. We gave out 89 gift bags at the Renflo Nursing Home Christmas party. Everyone got a full bag of goodies, ( slippers, socks, pants, tshirts, hats, gloves, coin purse, baggies full of personal care products, blankets and candy). It was so great to see their excitement. Some put their slipper socks on right away and made a point to thank us. For me Christmas was today!
Thank you Chris Griffin for helping today.

Thank all of you that helped make this possible with your donation.

Thank you Dianne for all you did to help.
Her and l spent last weekend shopping and getting bags all together .

The looks on residents faces made it all worth while.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVENONE!

12/03/2016

Only a week until our collection deadline! Won't you please help us make a senior persons Christmas a merry one?

Atlasta Home Sanctuary has been blessed to have the support of the public to help us care for all 400+ animals throughout the year. We want to give something back to the community. What better time than Christmas? Alasta Home has chosen to adopt the residents of a local nursing home, Renfro Nursing Home. Please help us bring some holiday cheer to some "Forgotten Angels"! when you are out doing your holiday shopping, please pick up something from our list of needs. Our deadline is December 12th. The residents have their Christmas party on Dec. 15th. items may be sent directly to us at the sanctuary or you may contact Susan Robertson, Allison Smith, or Dianne Wilton for a drop off location closest to you.

There are 35 men and 40 women residing at Renfro.

Our wish list:
gloves/mittens
scarves
socks
slipper socks(non slip)
stocking caps
sweatpants (sizes medium-4xl)
seatshirt/sweaters that zip or button (medium-4XL)
pajama pants (medium-4XL)
nightgowns (medium-4XL)
throw blankets
decorative pillows
scented soaps/shower gel
t-shirts (medium-4XL)
coin holders (to carry their money)
anything to decorate their rooms
candy (who doesn"t love candy?)
movies

Thank you in advance!

11/20/2016

Atlasta Home Sanctuary has been blessed to have the support of the public to help us care for all 400+ animals throughout the year. We want to give something back to the community. What better time than Christmas? Alasta Home has chosen to adopt the residents of a local nursing home, Renfro Nursing Home. Please help us bring some holiday cheer to some "Forgotten Angels"! when you are out doing your holiday shopping, please pick up something from our list of needs. Our deadline is December 12th. The residents have their Christmas party on Dec. 15th. items may be sent directly to us at the sanctuary or you may contact Susan Robertson, Allison Smith, or Dianne Wilton for a drop off location closest to you.

There are 35 men and 40 women residing at Renfro.

Our wish list:
gloves/mittens
scarves
socks
slipper socks(non slip)
stocking caps
sweatpants (sizes medium-4xl)
seatshirt/sweaters that zip or button (medium-4XL)
pajama pants (medium-4XL)
nightgowns (medium-4XL)
throw blankets
decorative pillows
scented soaps/shower gel
t-shirts (medium-4XL)
coin holders (to carry their money)
anything to decorate their rooms
candy (who doesn"t love candy?)
movies

Thank you in advance!

11/13/2016

Pumpkins pumpkins everywhere! Everyone really enjoyed the pumkins-pigs, cows, horse and goats!

11/03/2016

Please come and have fun!!!!! Plus l will be asking for help on some workdays! Major fence work and repairs to pig houses, plus NEED new houses built. Just be able to give me a date you can help and l will have all supplies ready.

10/07/2016

It is with great sorrow in my heart that l had to have Terry's beloved "Calipso" put down this evening. She body started to shutdown because of her cancer.
Now her and Terry can be together in that wonderful pasture in the sky. Goodby sweet girl.

08/20/2016

06/26/2016

I had the great pleasure to meet this wonderful young man. Colen loves pigs, but where he lives they are not allowed so he told his Grandma that he wanted to come visit Atlasta Home and pick a pig he could sponsor. This was his birthday wish. He took the tour of all the pigs. The pigs made him feel right at home. My ferals fell right at his feet for some pretty muddy tummy rubs or they rubbed mud all over his Mom's and Grandma's legs. My pigs want you to feel right at home! So after a very hard decision, Colen picked " Chops ". A 5mth old feral plus "Penelope " a 3mths old feral.
He will be visiting and beable to watch them grow up.
Thank you Colen and your family for sponsoring and caring for these wonderful pigs.

05/08/2016

Atlasta Home and all its critters want to give Chris Griffin our warmest application for coming out for the last 2wks and feeding, watering and alot of one on one with the pigs. Gertty was his favorite and made sure he was doing all the right things with the water hose. Some how she talked him into getting her a bath everyday,,l don't know who enjoyed it most!
I had some oral surgery so l was in no shape to do anything, but just watch. It is always a overwhelming experience feeding 400. Chris did it like a champ!
Thank you!

01/25/2016

Hamson didnt want me to throw his old blankets away. He dumped the wheel barrel out.
No,No, Mom, l love my smelly blankets!

01/25/2016

Atlasta Home Sanctuary thanks the DFW Pig Parents Group for coming with all the blankets and laundry supplies plus the treats for all that live here at the sanctuary. You guys were so very helpful and brave to get right in the middle of 400 hunger pigs wanting their breakfasts plus horses and cows wanting their hay.
I hope you all enjoyed Atlasta Home as much as the animals and l did.
WE THANK YOU!

01/21/2016

This beautiful rainbow over Atlasta Home Sanctuary!

11/15/2015

Thank you all so much for your efforts in bringing the Atlasta Home Pigs the best day and meeting new friends. The pumpkins are delicious!

06/29/2015

All of us at Atlastahome Sanctuary would like to say a THANK YOU to Mo Money for Pigs and all of you who donated items and those of you who bid on them! This couldn't have come at a better time. The funds raised will help to purchase hay for the winter.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! Jazz, Grunt, and Nemo speak for all the critters here and want you to know we are truly grateful for the help. It was a huge surprise!

Mo Money for Pigs and all of its supports are wonderful!

05/13/2015

mo the good ol' summer swine

Watch for The Good Ol' Summer Swine auction to benefit Atlasta Home Sanctuary!

mo the pig

05/11/2015

Just a quick note to let everyone know we survived the storms last night. It was pretty scary, with LOTS of thunder and lightening and heavy rain. It was so SCARY that one of the dogs Harley, found his very own storm shelter in the washing machine!

Other than being really soggy, we are ok. I think everyone is beginning to develop webbed feet though....

04/14/2015

PIG ROUND-UP IS CANCELED !

I apologize for this late update, but I was holding out to see if Mother Nature would work with me, but I lost. We got a down poured on yesterday and again this morning. There is a 80% chance of rain Thursday, Friday and into Saturday. There is no way we can work with the animals, much to dangerous for them and us. To wet to paint or clean-up. I have volunteer who are going to help build new houses, but they have been rained out the last 2 weekends. We wanted them ready to be painted,set up and fenced.
I will try to get in a volunteer day in May. Will keep you posted.
Thank you all so much for your time and help.

03/12/2015

UPDATE !!!!!! ON VOLUNTEER DAY!

Sadly this will have to be rescheduled due to on over whelming of rain. Mud up to my ankles. There is no way we could efficiently work in such difficult conditions.

That being said, PLEASE put APRIL 18 & 19 on your calendar. This will be our, " PIG ROUND-UP & WORK DAY". It will be a great opportunity for those who like to get down and dirty and for those who would prefer to assist in not so rigorous tasks.

This will be a great learning experience for everyone and a glimpse of what it's like to run a sanctuary and rescue.
I will be putting out all info prior to the event so please spread the word as not to miss anyone.

THANK YOU ALL for your continued support.
Hope to see you at the ROUND-UP.

02/13/2015

VOLUNTEER DAYS. Two days! We have a lot to do. Come In boots and jeans, a pair of gloves. There is painting of new pig houses. Fencing , clean up and what ever else we can find.Spread the word. Bring friends and family. Get down and dirty with all the pigs. If you have any questions, please fill free to call me.
Please let us know what day or days you are coming.
Our wish list is we need hoses, rye grass seed, blankets and pools, shade screen.
March 14 and 15. If rained out those days then March 21.

02/12/2015

Volunteers needed for a Work Day at Atlasta Home Sanctuary on March 14 & 15, 2015.

We have lots of projects that need attention. Piggy houses needing repairs and paint, fencing, general clean-up etc.

Please join us for one day or both days.

In case of rain, the work day will move to March 21& 22.

02/08/2015

This is Mr Pickles from Ellis County Animal Control. Mr Pickles is in good shape, looks to be about 5-6 years old and weighs approximately 150 lbs. As soon as he is vetted and neutrered he will be looking for a forever home.

01/30/2015

The auction will end Sunday, feb 1st at 8pm cst.

01/20/2015

These are 5, 3day old ferals that were found by some hikers on Sunday some were around Ft Hood, TX. I got them this afternoon. All seem to be good so far. I always have a 2wk rule when it comes to babies. If we make it past the 2wks then they will be ok and grow up to be the lovely's that they are.

01/20/2015

A Rescue Story

Saturday afternoon, Jacob Wilton was driving down a two lane highway in Alba (East Texas) when he spotted a small animal running around in the ditch by the road. He pulled over to see what it was. It was a small potbelly pig! Jacob tried to get it to come to him but it wouldn't come closer than a few feet away. He looked in his truck to see if he had any crackers or chips or something, nothing....so he gets in the truck and drives a short distance to a store and buys some peanuts. When he gets back to where the pig was he sees that several people have stopped and are chasing the pig trying to catch it. Terrified the pig runs and runs and ran onto the highway a few times before darting back to the brush. The people give up and leave. Meanwhile Jacob had been waiting off to the side patiently. Eventually the pig wanders back out. Jacob calmly and quietly walks close and tosses some peanuts on the ground. He knelt down with the peanuts in front of him and up comes the pig. Jacob was able to catch the pig! After a few phone calls to his mom, arrangements were made to get the little one to Atlasta Home. This little girl looks to be no more than 4 months old and has not only survived being on her own, almost hit by a car and chased, she has also been the victim of a DOG ATTACK! One of her ears is completely gone, the other has been torn and there are bite marks on her neck. The wounds are almost healed, they probably are about a month old. She is now safe and sound here. Once she calms down we will try and get a better look at her and get her set up with a vet appointment.

Thank you Jacob Wilton for taking the time to rescue this baby!