PIGS
Penelope & Hubert
Penelope
Like so many other mini-pigs, Penelope was bought to be a pet, and once the family got tired of her, she was dumped at a sanctuary. She was just under a year old when this happened. The sanctuary was full at that time, and we just so happened to be ready to welcome our first pig, so we worked together with the sanctuary so that we could give Penny her forever home.
Hubert
Hubert was purchased by a young lady who loved him very much. However, she quickly realized that keeping a piglet was not going to work out once she tried taking him to college. She ended up finding us when she was looking at sanctuaries, and he arrived at SoL when he was six months old. He adapted quickly and lives with the other mini pigs here. He sits so adorably for treats and belly rubs!
WALLACE & Jasper
Wallace and Jasper are bonded brothers and the first big pigs to live at our sanctuary. Their story has a sad beginning but now that they’re here, we are honored to be able to provide them with a safe, loving home. They will never again have to face cruelty and will only know love, respect, and kindness.
In July, 2016 the ASPCA assisted in the largest-ever farm animal cruelty case in the northeast, where more than 1,000 farm animals of various species were living in deplorable conditions on a 70-acre property in Westport, Massachusetts. They found dead, injured, and neglected animals, some with no access to food or water.
The ASPCA provided care for these animals and later transported them to a temporary location to receive ongoing care until disposition was determined by the court. Once the Court awarded ownership of the animals to the ASPCA, the search for homes began. We were contacted by ASPCA and asked if we could provide a home for two of the pigs. An ASPCA representative visited our sanctuary and we were approved for placement and a grant to help prepare for the arrival of the pigs. After preparation and a very long trip here, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Wallace and Jasper.
Wallace
Wally is shy and peaceful. He keeps to himself but he loves to receive attention through the gate! He has the best fuzzy that have ever existed. We’re pretty sure we’ve caught him rolling his eyes at The Who’s, who drive him crazy!
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Jasper
Jasper is mellow and meditative. Despite his enormous size, he is very gentle and thoughtful. He loves to spend the day relaxing with his belly in the sun. He is the epitome of relaxation and takes his time sauntering through life.
Annabelle & Wemberly
Wemberly and Annabelle arrived one week apart from each other. Born on a factory farm where at just 21 days old they are taken from their mothers and moved to the growing barns. Wemberly had just been taken from her mother and was found forgotten, freezing, and scared, left in the transport trailer. A kind worker took pity on her and rescued her. When Wemberly arrived she was 16 pounds and very sick. She was in the hospital with pneumonia when we got the call one week later about Annabelle who was found, also at 21 days old, just taken from her mother, found forgotten by the same worker, in the same pen of the same trailer. We knew that they would do better together so we brought tiny Annabelle home too so they would be able to live out the rest of their lives together in a peaceful and loving environment. Annabelle was only seven pounds and suffered from a joint infection due to their difficult beginnings. They are best friends and grew up like sisters. They are three years old now and have been thriving with us and and loving their lives.
Annabelle
Annabelle is the sweetest princess. She suffers from chronic joint pain, due to the terrible conditions she was subjected to before she was rescued. Because of this she prefers to spend her days relaxing while laying down, but she still squeals with excitement whenever she sees us coming! She always has so much to say, she is the chattiest pig around. She loves kisses, snuggles, massages, and long talks.
Wemberly
Wemberly is big and assertive. She can be a little intimidating if you don’t know her. She is not shy at all and knows exactly how to get what she wants (which most of the time are snacks and belly scratches). She is incredibly smart and communicative, and is easily persuaded with treats!
Sam
Sam was found hurt and wandering in a residential neighborhood. When we got to him he was suffering from a broken femur and hypothermia. He is with us now, all healed and well and the most joyful, loving boy. He is the first to squeal with excitement when the food cart comes around and one of the first to approach humans for love, attention and pets. You can always count on him to flop onto the ground for belly scratches 10 seconds into petting him! He is the sweetest boy!
Sam still needs a sponsor! If you’d like to sponsor Sam, please click here.
Daisy & Rosie
Daisy and Rosie are sisters and came to us after their guardian passed away. We knew that it would be difficult to find a home for older girls and that they needed to stay together. They are two peas in a pod! We adoringly call them “the grumpy old ladies” because they like to stay in bed and grumble every time they have to get up. In actuality they aren’t very grumpy at all. They are very shy, sweet and gentle, especially when they take treats! They love to be loved.
Daisy
Daisy is the first one to get up whenever we come around with food or treats! Although still mellow and shy, she is the more ambitious and social one between her and her sister.
Rosie
Rosie is very shy but is ever so sweet. She will take time away from napping if it means receiving love and treats. She is so gentle when she takes food out of your hands!
The Whos!: Martha May & cindy Lou
The Who's ~ Martha May and Cindy Lou came to us as piglets, after being rescued from a terribly undhealthy situation. They are curly haired cuties and have been enjoying their new lives at SoL. They are super energetic and are always full of mud! They are playful and boisterous but settle down and flop right over for a belly rub opportunity!
Martha May
Martha May is the first of the two to lay down for belly rubs. Although she is very energetic, she is the “calm” one between her and Cindy!
Martha still needs a sponsor! To learn more about our sponsorship program, click here.
Cindy Lou
Cindy Lou is a bit more assertive than Martha and has so much energy. It is nearly impossible to get her to keep still for photos! She is always on the go but will occasionally stop for belly scratches and treats.
Cindy still needs a sponsor! To learn more about our sponsorship program, click here.
Captain Dan
Captain Dan was born on a hog farm with only partial back legs. He was put into the “bad pen” where the ones who won’t grow to be profitable are sent to death. A family member saw him there and felt compassion for him, so they decided to take him home. His life was slightly better at his new home, but he wasn’t getting the specialized care that he needed for his legs and was continuously injuring them by needing to scoot around. His caretakers decided that it was finally time for him to go to either a sanctuary or the slaughterhouse. We know that Little Dan deserves every chance at the best possible life so we brought him home and have been trying everything in our power to see what is possible for him.So far his leg injuries are healed and he’s been testing out some wheelchairs! He is so sweet and doing much better.
