Pigs & Pals Farm Rescue, Inc.

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Pigs & Pals Farm Rescue, Inc. Pigs & Pals provides a permanent santuary for pigs with special needs and long term medical care.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary with long-term medical care and healthy diets to all of our rescues, as well as to raise awareness and correct misconceptions and falsehoods promoted by breeders that lead to farm animal abandonment. Pot-bellied pigs are being marketed as mini-pigs, nano-pigs, teacup pigs and a dozen other names, and then abandoned because there is no suc

h thing as a teacup pig. The size range of a pot-bellied pig can range from anywhere between 40 and 300 lbs. Sadly, many breeders out there are advocating abuse by recommending diets that keep these animals malnourished in order to keep their weight and growth stunted. Pot bellied pigs are able to reproduce as early as 3 months into their lives, and it takes up to six years to reach full size. Deceptive breeders make matters even worse by breeding them early in their lives when they are still small and allowing people to believe that the parent pig is an indicator of the size the baby pig will become. Animal shelters are seeing a drastic increase in the number of pet pigs that are being surrendered, because owners often do not have the means to provide feed, vet care, and property for these 300 lb, highly intelligent and very social creatures. Due to their curiosity, playfulness and high intelligence levels, these animals can become bored quickly and become destructive. Just like dogs, pigs can develop dominance aggression toward members of the family (usually children) and can become unrelenting in their search for food. Pigs can learn how to open cupboards, pantries, and refrigerators as well as upset trash cans and more. They can live on average between 12-18 years with some living longer than 20 years. The veterinary care required to sustain these animals includes spay or neutering, regular vaccines, and hoof and tusk trims. Owners will also need to check local regulations to be sure that their property can be zoned for livestock and that ownership of pot-bellied pigs is permissible in their area. When owners realize that the expectations of their new pot-bellied pig do not match the reality of pig ownership, oftentimes these animals are surrendered. Because these animals are so highly intelligent, displacement to the animal shelter and then potentially a new home is far more difficult on them than other animals. Pet pigs are not protected under most laws in the same way domestic dogs and cats are, and for this reason, neglect and abuse can become rampant. For all these reasons, when an animal is placed with our sanctuary or surrendered to us, they will not be adopted out. Our animals will live out their lives receiving proper diets and nutrition, vet care, and love.

11/11/2024
It's our annual pumpkin party at the farm hosted by the Roseland United Methodist Church pumpkin patch! We are eternally...
01/11/2024

It's our annual pumpkin party at the farm hosted by the Roseland United Methodist Church pumpkin patch! We are eternally grateful for RUMCs contined support of our mission and all the pumpkin blessings every year 🙌😇🙏❤️

We have power! A huge thank you to a wonderful group of Illinois linemen! They said we were the nicest people they have...
13/10/2024

We have power! A huge thank you to a wonderful group of Illinois linemen! They said we were the nicest people they have encountered so far as the started in South Florida. These men have left their families and are sleeping in tents! We have offered food and laundry services, we are blessed and grateful for their help and kindness!

All humans and animals are good at the farm! Sorry, we haven't posted until now, it's been a long 2 days of clean up wi...
12/10/2024

All humans and animals are good at the farm! Sorry, we haven't posted until now, it's been a long 2 days of clean up without power. Several trees from adjacent properties came down in the storm which took out our power line. The farm has a full house portable generator which is keeping the farm up and running. We are truly blessed and praying for others affected by Hurricane Milton. Be safe everyone.

24/08/2024

Sure glad I got a big enough hitch for Ester! 😆

Thank you Wickham Animal Hospital and Boarding for the wonderful donation of special needs cat food. People with special...
11/07/2024

Thank you Wickham Animal Hospital and Boarding for the wonderful donation of special needs cat food. People with special need cats and HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter received much needed food for their animals. We are blessed to have such a great community partner supporting our missions.

Russell's morning face we get to see when we open the door to feed every day! 😆
07/07/2024

Russell's morning face we get to see when we open the door to feed every day! 😆

Who else would we call for the farm's metal roof maintenance...3 LITTLE PIGS ROOFING! 😆
26/06/2024

Who else would we call for the farm's metal roof maintenance...3 LITTLE PIGS ROOFING! 😆

We have mud puddles after a 6 month drought! Boop is so happy 😊
10/06/2024

We have mud puddles after a 6 month drought! Boop is so happy 😊

29/05/2024

Life with the Ester, the Queen! 😆

Sometimes I wonder what normal people do before they head to work? We water Lola! 😆
08/05/2024

Sometimes I wonder what normal people do before they head to work? We water Lola! 😆

How dry is at the farm? We ran a hose to the mud hole and guess who was the fist one to jump in...LOLA! 😆 We go above a...
21/04/2024

How dry is at the farm? We ran a hose to the mud hole and guess who was the fist one to jump in...LOLA! 😆 We go above and beyond for our farm family.

Boop found Penelope's mud hole! 🤣
13/04/2024

Boop found Penelope's mud hole! 🤣

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Sure glad I got a big enough hitch for Ester! 😆

Life with the Ester, the Queen! 😆

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Russell was not happy with this mornings wind chill temperature! 😅

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Our Mission Our mission is to provide a permanent home with long term medical care and healthy diets to all of our rescues, as well as to raise awareness and correct misconceptions and falsehoods promoted by unscrupulous breeders that lead to farm animal abandonment.

We are a sanctuary for abused unadoptable pot-bellied pigs. Pot-bellied pigs are being marketed as mini-pigs, nano-pigs, teacup pigs and a dozen other names, and then abandoned because there is no such thing as a teacup pig. The size range of a pot-bellied pig can range from anywhere between 40 and 300 lbs. Sadly, many dishonest breeders out there are advocating abuse by recommending diets that keep these animals malnourished in order to keep their weight and growth stunted. Pot bellied pigs are able to reproduce as early as 3 months into their lives, and it takes up to six years to reach full size. Deceptive breeders make matters even worse by breeding them early in their lives when they are still small and allowing people to believe that the parent pig is an indicator of the size the baby pig will become. Animal shelters are seeing a drastic increase in the number of pet pigs that are being surrendered, because owners often do not have the means to provide feed, vet care, and property for these 300 lb, highly intelligent and very social creatures. Due to their curiosity, playfulness and high intelligence levels, these animals can become bored quickly and become destructive. Just like dogs, pigs can develop dominance aggression toward members of the family (usually children) and can become unrelenting in their search for food. Pigs can learn how to open cupboards, pantries, and refrigerators as well as upset trash cans and more. They can live on average between 12-18 years with some living longer than 20 years. The veterinary care required to sustain these animals includes spay or neutering, regular vaccines, and hoof and tusk trims. Owners will also need to check local regulations to be sure that their property can be zoned for livestock and that ownership of pot-bellied pigs is permissible in their area. When owners realize that their expectations of their new pot-bellied pig does not match the reality of pig ownership, oftentimes these animals are surrendered. Because these animals are so highly intelligent, displacement to animal shelter and then potentially a new home is far more difficult on them than other animals. Pet pigs are not protected under most laws in the same way domestic dogs and cats are, and for this reason neglect and abuse can become rampant. For all these reasons, when an animal is placed with our rescue or surrendered to us, they will not be adopted out. Our animals will live out their lives receiving proper diets and nutrition, vet care, and love.