You’ve probably heard a lot about pigs, such as them being one of the smarter animals on our planet. These amazing creatures are more intelligent than dogs and most 3-year-old children. They have wonderful memories, they’re very communicative, and create strong bonds with their families, including their human caretakers. Our pig residents are no different. They’re so much fun to be around and are very loyal to their herd.
Meet Gerdie, Meadow, Lenny, Karuna, and Ronnie
Five pigs arrived at SASHA Farm on November 3, 2018. The pigs’ birthdate is estimated to be July 2018. They were survivors of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, but their owner, a farmer who was raising them to be slaughtered, did not want them anymore as they were too small and sickly. He was talked into surrendering them to a North Carolina rescue. The pigs spent some time recovering from upper respiratory infections in NC before they came to SASHA. By April of 2019, they were all named by kind and loving sponsors. All of these pigs would LOVE to be sponsored by you. Gerdie, pictured right, means ‘protected”. Meadow, pictured left, named by her young sponsor Henry, who has raised money for SASHA for his birthday in lieu of birthday presents for two years in a row. Other pigs from the North Carolina rescue include Lenny, Karuna and Ronnie – they’re all just waiting for your call!
Meet Sugar, Humphrey, and Bob
Livingston County (MI) Dairy Farm Cruelty Case: Three pigs and five cows, rescued by SASHA Farm staff and Livingston County Animal control, came to live at SASHA Farm in September 2017. These cows and pigs were the only survivors out of 70 other animals who had starved to death. Read our blogs about this rescue HERE and HERE and an eyewitness account HERE. Meet the pig survivors below, who were named by their loving sponsors: