Kansas City Pig Rescue Network- KCPRN

21/12/2024

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting our 5 newest intakes - Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. These 5 precious deserving souls are gottingen breed pigs. If you've followed us for awhile, you're heard their story before. These intakes bring us to over 40 lives saved from biomedical research trials. While we don't know what tests were done, we do know these guys are happy and seemingly healthy today. Although, their lives just took a big turn... for the better!

Pigs used in pharmaceutical research live entirely indoors, in a stainless steel environment. Until yesterday, they had never seen the sun, never felt the earth under their hooves, never known other animals, never smelled the breeze, never been around environmental allergens, and mostly... they had never been free. Gottingen breed pigs are bred solely for human pharma research, and we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to help them transition from their previous lives into brand new ones.

While we definitely wish they didn't have to go through what they went through before yesterday, we are grateful to be able to see them leave the facility and begin life anew. The ONLY thing familiar to these pigs right now is humans. We are grateful they leave the facility with no fear of us. With no fear in general. They are very well socialized and accustomed to human presence, voice and touch. Our volunteers are already hard at work loving on them today, after a warm breakfast in their enclosed barn. It's definitely a cold one out there and we are grateful to have been able to make them an indoor space for this tough transition. Thank you Angela and volunteers for busting your butts to make it happen in time for their release!

We have 5 beautiful boys, all scheduled for their neutered and vaccinations on Monday. Alterations of any kind are not allowed in the lab as they may skew trial results, so their immune systems are already at a disadvantage but we will get them all fixed up with your help. Stay tuned for more info and pictures of these cuties, as they get settled in and celebrate their first holiday with the best gift anyone could receive: their freedom.

18/12/2024

It may not be glamorous or seem super important but plastic kennels are VITAL to KCPRN. These bad boys keep our piggies safe during transports to and from vet appointments. Pigs are HARD on crates and kennels. Their pointy hooves and dense weight eventually cause cracks and we need to replace soooo many of our current kennels. We can always use the wire type as well, but the plastic carriers are safer for our pigs, fit in our SUVs much easier and are more comfortable for our pigs. If you have a MEDIUM, LARGE or XL plastic carrier you don't need anymore, we would be so so so grateful. We have volunteers all over the metro and can do our best to coordinate pick up from you, as we know this time of year is very busy.

We are in very desperate need. If you do not have a gentle used plastic carrier to donate but want to help us keep our babies safe, you can donate through this post or one of the options below. New plastic kennels range from $50-150 depending on the style, brand, size, store etc. There are so many sales going on right now also, so if you can help us find the best deals or can score them to donate, that would be amazing! Don't forget marketplace and craigslist as well. There is ALWAYS power in community, so if you don't have any resources for this ask, PLEASE feel free to share with your friends and family. SOMEONE you know has a dusty ole carrier sitting around in their shed or garage, and we need it!!!

- paypal.me/KCPRN ([email protected])
- venmo -pigrescuenetwork
- cashapp $kcpigrescuenetwork
- kcpigrescuenetwork.org

We have MULTIPLE new intakes coming before the weekend and we could just really use your help checking this off the never ending to-do list.

17/12/2024

I could not decide on which picture of Jimmy elated with his pumpkin was my favorite, so please enjoy them all.

We LOVE senior pigs. With such long lifespans, a decade or more on this earth leaves plenty of time left to enjoy together. There are SO MANY benefits of adopting an older babe. They know exactly who they are, which makes it easy for us to know too. They're settled into their personality, their size, their temperament, their quirks etc. We know what to expect (for the most part) from them in a new home and can help you select which forever friend best suits your family. Small breed pigs can live 20ish years. That length of time is super ideal for some, and super intimidating for others. Perhaps an older person or couple who are empty nesters now would like a friend or two to enjoy time with, but don't want to make a 20 years long commitment. Perhaps a family out there simply wants to give an older baby a chance to live out their lives in peace, surrounded by love in a forever home. Maybe a person or family with young kids wants to know their selected piggy is relaxed and lower energy than a wild piglet... someone more trustworthy around their kiddos.

Whatever the reason may be... and there are so many... seniors are an ideal fit for a lot of people and families! We have about a dozen 10+ year old friends searching for a soft warm landing for the rest of their years. Please reach out if this sounds ideal for you or someone you know.

Jimmy and many other friends are waiting patiently to meet you, and to bring a smile to your face every day.

17/12/2024

This week we moved one of our older pigs who struggles with socialization, being bullied and arthritis to a private foster home and she's already made a new friend! Can you guess who she is?!

13/12/2024

Guess who is going home for the holidays. 😭🥰🐷🐷🤘✨️ Huckleberry and Finn have been waiting for their forever home for more than 6 years! They are THE BEST boys. They have always been gentle, sweet, no-drama pigs who get along with everyone but never try to steal the show. They have always been happy to say hi and interact with humans, but are never pushing about getting the attention from visitors. This makes them sooooo ideal for a family home, with kiddos and other pets. After coming into the rescue as stray piglets on Mother's Day 2018, their very long wait is over. We are still working out transportation details and dates but it looks like Santa will be visiting them at a magical place called "home". No one deserves it more than these handsome brothers and we cannot WAIT to see them arrive to their happyily ever after.

12/12/2024

MASSIVE thank you to everyone who sponsored a pig this Holiday Season, your donation makes a huge difference! Amber is helping with your ornaments, sorry if any have teeth marks 🙃🤣

11/12/2024

Booth and Meadowlark

08/12/2024

Every once in awhile when I'm feeling a little down or discouraged about slower adoption seasons, I try to revisit pictures of new intakes vs where they are at today. Sometimes the current pictures or videos are of piggies in their forever homes, that our adopters are so kind to send us. Sometimes the current "after rescue" pictures are of the piggy still with us. I cannot WAIT to see Jasper's smile in his own private home some day, but for today I still find comfort and encouragement in his transformation... while he continues to wait to meet his future person/family.

When Jasper came to us in November of 2019, he was starved, ill and petrified. He couldn't or wouldn't make eye contact with us. He was paralyzed in fear when we were close by... for weeks. Maybe even months honestly. He, Spock and Princess Diana are the 3 pigs we have left from the hoarding case that brought Jasper to us. They have taken longer to recover emotionally than any other pigs we have ever had, in our almost 10 years of rescue work. BUT today, they are happy. They are at peace. They are well. They have made friends. They have gained confidence. They have become curious and brave. They are ready. They are ready to find their peaceful little place in this world, with a gentle and patient family who will continue to foster their new found curiosity and courage.

The first two pictures I took a couple weeks ago, after Jasper came up to take a piece of pumpkin from my hand. The last two pictures are his first week with us. The video still stops me in my tracks when it comes up in my memories, like it did today. We won't ever forget the sights or smells of that awful place we pulled Jasper and his family from, but my hope is that they have. Or at least the memories have been softened for them as they have learned how much better, kinder, gentler and more secure life could be.

Thank you for supporting our work. Thank you for keeping us out here. Whether you comment, share, donate, advocate, foster, volunteer or adopt... we know it takes all of us and we are grateful you choose to be here. We are grateful that you choose to care. Have a beautiful Sunday everyone.

04/12/2024

Good afternoon, friends! Do you have someone on your list that wants a pig but can’t have one? Do you know anyone who is impossible to buy for? Why not sponsor a KCPRN rescue pig! We have different levels of sponsorship, you can sponsor a pig in memory of a pet or loved one, you can pick the pig that stands out to you most or we can pick one (or two!) for you. Just click on the link, scroll to the sponsorship button and do your thing!

You can check out all of our current foster pigs in our updated album on Facebook or in our Instagram Highlights. 📸

As a thank you for your support in sponsoring, be on the lookout for something special in the mail to remind you of your pig! 🎁

While we want each one of our pigs to have a sponsor, do not worry that any pigs will go without. Unlike sharing snacks, they are pretty okay with sharing sponsorship donations for basic daily needs like appropriate food, clean drinking water and dry fluffy straw. Sponsorship is vital and allows us to focus our larger fundraising efforts on current projects like building new shelters and pens, transportation and fuel, events and educational opportunities and necessary vet care. Sponsorships keep us going so that we can continue to help as many pigs as possible. Thank you in advance from the KCRPN team and all of our snouted friends! 🐽

https:/www.kcpigrescuenetwork.org/

04/12/2024

02/12/2024

Bear is ONE SWEET GUY. I just love this pig. He is handsome, shy, gentle, silly and has the kindest eyes. He has come a long way since May, when he joined the KCPRN family. He had been running loose as a stray in Basehor KS before local law enforcement asked us for help with a soft landing place. He has since been neutered, vaccinated and introduced to friends. He has made a few pals and spends most of his time with Oolong, but I wouldn't say that they are a bonded pair. He would make an EXCELLENT 2nd piggy to a family who maybe has one spoiled babe needing a companion. Bear is no punk... but he's not trying to pick fights with other pigs just for the heck of it. He's settled into his small herd dynamics easily and will surely do the same in a new home/herd as well. First picture is this past weekend and the next picture is from when he arrived. The look in his eyes now is so at peace.

29/11/2024

Mother's Day, 2018. Finn and his brother Huck came into our program back on Mother's Day, 2018. They have waited so patiently to find their special person and we remain hopeful they will find them someday. These boys are truly perfect pigs. They are special but not pushy. They are bonded but independent. They are gentle but unafraid. They both have the goofiest, toothiest grin. They rarely squabble with the other pigs. They don't shy away from human touch. They would make SUCH WONDERFUL PETS, in our opinion for a family with kids or grandkids. We would love love love to see Huck and Finn find a home for the holidays. One worth waiting all these years. They truly, truly deserve it. kcpigrescuenetwork.org/adopt to apply.

25/11/2024

Ellie and Peppa

23/11/2024

Gooooooooddddd morning! Rise and shine and join us in welcoming.... quite possibly the cutest pig I have everseen! His name is Booth and he is perfect.

Booth was recently removed from a home in Kansas and had a soft landing with our friends over at . They contacted us to see if we could make space for him in our program and we are thrilled we have the capability to do so at this time. One of our main priorities when considering intakes is who needs us most. A shelter full of other animals including several stressed barking doggos is not the most ideal place for a pig (although LHS went above and beyond... did you see the video we posted of Booth snoring in his blankies while at the shelter...?)

There are SO many things to consider when adopting a pig as a pet. Our goal is to pull pigs from our local shelters, so we can take our time assessing their needs, providing essential vet care and properly placing them. This includes research on city zoning ordinances, HOA complications, education on combining different species in one home etc. Having the time needed to really go through the process with adoption candidates is a huge help towards ensuring the home is a forever placement.

Booth appears to already be neutered although that will be confirmed at his vet appointment. He also had a bit of a hitch in his getalong but that may just be strain from his weight. He does have several extra pounds to lose to get healthy, which will reduce agitation on his joints and add years to his lifespan. 💝🐽 We can't wait to share more of his adorable smooshy face. Welcome to the family Booth!

20/11/2024

Happy Sleepy Morning from Phoebe, one of the sweetest girlies at KCPRN right now. This darling lady is pretty tough to get pictures and videos of because she is always up in your business if you're hanging out with her. She is definitely the exact definition of a lap pig. Her favorite spot in the world is WITH A HUMAN. Since she has arrived to our care, she has been by herself. First she needed to go through her vetting, spay and recovery and then needed to wait for another solo piggy to do the same. We do our best to pair piggies in a couple and then a small group before introducing them to the larger herd of adoptable babes. Phoebe is very ready for a friend, and sometimes tells me she would be just as happy for that friend to be on two legs instead of four. She is very affectionate and full of personality. She may be an ideal fit for an indoor/outdoor or solo piggy home. She craves attention SO SO BAD. Like SO bad. So if you're a busy family without much time to give, she would definitely need a piggy pal. However if you are a person who is retired, works from home, enjoys quiet time with a fur baby etc she may just be the right piggy for you. She would be elated to go home for the holidays. Just imagine her laying on a pet bed in front of a fire place, smiling under a Christmas tree, or playing outdoors with a piggy pal... but still very very happy to see you when you come outside. 🥰🐷🎄🎁 If you are interested in adoption of any of our piggies, we would love the opportunity to chat about what you're looking for in a best buddy so we can help you find the right fit!

19/11/2024

Any guesses as to why the heck they are standing so still?!
Is it because:

A: they sense a predator nearby
B: they smell pumpkins
C: they just woke up from a long nap

Let us know in the comments!