The Residents

Andy

Andy came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Andy was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Andy has been through, he is an incredibly sweet boy and loves to snuggle.

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Arthur

Arthur was headed to “fattening facility” when he saved his own life by jumping from the transport truck. He was found on the road by a wonderful family that scooped him up and reached out to rescues for assistance. Chicagoland Pig Rescue stepped up with guidance and took little Arthur in while searching for permanent sanctuary for Arthur, which he’s found here at NSLB.

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Belly

Belly came to us when he was about 5 months old. He was the runt of his litter and wasn’t catching up, so the farmer decided it was best to feed him to the wildlife. A local couple caught wind of the plan and stepped in to secure his safety while searching for sanctuary. Belly is a gentle giant. He loves snuggles & belly rubs, and will happily lay down anywhere for them.

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Benny

Benny was a much-loved pet along with his friends Randall, Wilbur, & Daisy. Unfortunately, Benny’s human mom had multiple events happen leading to the need to find them a new home. Benny gave us a scare in 2022 with a sand blockage that landed him in the hospital for a few weeks. He’s recovered but has some residual tummy issues that require daily supplements. Benny is a sweet boy who loves his friends dearly, he is especially close with Randall. He enjoys attention, treats, and playing in the mud.

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Bentley

Bentley was part of a horrible hoarding case along with his friends, Potato, Willie, Waylon, and Mercer. When Animal Control originally got involved, there were over 90 pigs on the small property. A sign for “free pigs” ended up in the front yard and its unknown where most of them landed. By the time we got there, there were 10 pigs left. We took the 5 remaining boys and another sanctuary came the next day to get the 5 remaining girls. Bentley is a sweet boy with his familiars but will challenge those he does not know.

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Big Daddy

Big Daddy came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Big Daddy was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Big Daddy is enjoying exploring his new space.

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Boaris

Boaris was turned loose in to a field with his family Miracle, Buttercup, & SweetPea, in the middle of the winter when his humans were no longer able to feed them. Unfortunately, there’s not much opportunity for foraging or rooting during Michigan winters. Survival is near impossible without food, water, or shelter for domesticated pets. It took a couple of days, but we finally got Boaris! He is a bit shy upon meeting, but an incredibly sweet guy. He is a fantastic dad that continues to care and lookout for his 2 daughters along with his partner.

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Buttercup

Buttercup was turned loose in to a field with her sister SweetPea, Mother Miracle, and Father Boaris, in the middle of the winter when their humans were no longer able to feed them. Unfortunately, there’s not much opportunity for foraging or rooting during Michigan winters. Survival is near impossible without food, water, or shelter for domesticated pets. It was fortunate that Mom & Sisters were caught on the 1st day of trying. Buttercup is one our friendliest residents and will approach anyone if it could mean a belly rub.

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Carlos

Carlos aka Big Carlos is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Carlos underwent entropion eye surgery while at Dominion. Prior to his arrival in to rescue he was used to breed. He is the father to Mowgli & Moana. He can be a bit shy but is one of the sweetest boys when he warms up.

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Carol

Carol is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Carol was rescued during the Indy Pig Rescue mission in June of 2019 where over 70 pigs were part of an Animal Control cruelty & neglect case and scheduled for euthanasia. Carol has a strong fearless personality and loves to drop for belly rubs.

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Big Charlotte

Big Charlotte came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Charlotte was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Big Charlotte has been through, she is an incredibly sweet girl and loves to snuggle. She is incredibly social, the 1st to greet you at or on the fence.

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Char aka Little Charlotte

Charlotte came to us a piglet in need of urgent surgery and other medical care. Estimated at about 6 months old, she was already on her 4th home. Charlotte received the care, stability, & love that she needed. She is a happy, healthy girl and is absolutely thriving. She loves spending her days out grazing on the grass.

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Chetta

Chetta and his 4 friends, Theodore, Joey, Jim, & Sunshine were part of case where 10 pigs were set for slaughter. These 5 boys were bonded so we scrambled to make a home here to keep them together. They were confined to tiny stalls living in several inches of their own excrement. No longer allowed to go outside as they continuously broke through the fence and rooted up property. Plagued by raging hormones they were easily overexcited. Chetta is the most social of these 5 boys and will happily follow you around just to see what’s going on. Bonus if it involves breaks for ear scratches and belly rubs.

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Chief

Chief came into our care through an Animal Control seizure case a few counties over. He was so obese he could barely move. Every step he took he stepped on his belly which drug on the ground. His hooves were terribly overgrown. He was blind and deaf from the excess fat. His living conditions were deplorable, and his physical condition was heartbreaking. A couple of good hoof trims have helped a bit with his stability. He has been on a weight loss program and is making great progress. His belly no longer drags on the ground, and he has regained a significant amount of his hearing. He still has a long way to go, but we think he is just as excited about all of his milestones as we are.

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Chopper

Chopper’s human mom was unfortunately going through some changes in life and needed to find him a new place to live. He is incredibly sweet with his familiars but loves to play boss if given the opportunity. He’s one of our more enthusiastic greeters.

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Copper

Copper came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Copper was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Copper is an old guy with terrible arthritis. We are working on his health and challenges.

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Daisy

Daisy was a much-loved pet along with her friends Randall, Benny, & Wilbur. Unfortunately, Daisy’s human mom had multiple events happen leading to the need to find them a new home. Daisy is now spayed and sweet as can be. She is still on a weight loss program to help restore some mechanical blindness. Daisy will happily come trotting up for some ear & belly scratches.

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Dee

Dee came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Dee was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Dee is an incredibly sweet & social girl who immediately settled in to enjoy her new home.

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Ezra

Ezra was found wandering some railroad tracks in the middle of a brutally cold February. A local sanctuary was contacted for assistance, but they were not set up for pigs. They networked his safety and placement, and he made his way to NSLB. Ezra was severely emaciated with every bone poking out of his tiny frail body. He had a severe case of pneumonia, was riddled with parasites, and was unable to regulate his body temperature due to being so ill. His unstable condition landed him a stay at the university hospital. Ezra does have some permanent lung damage from being sick and on his own but is thriving in every other way.

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Gracie

Gracie was a loved house companion that enjoyed the comforts of sleeping in her human’s bed, snuggles, leisurely outdoor time, proper diet, & healthy snacks. Gracie’s human passed away unexpectedly & she did not get a soft landing. She ended up with a relative with a drug problem who kept Gracie in a cage & fed her dog food. The relative eventually listed Gracie for sale on Christmas Eve & she had to be gone that day. Another relative stepped in and scooped Gracie up fearing that Gracie would be used in the local dogfighting ring. However, that relative was not a long-term option with no pig experience, 7 large breed dogs & a large family in very small living quarters. They reached out to their local Humane Society who immediately brought Gracie into safety. Unfortunately, the Humane Society wasn’t set up for pigs. So, while this was a temporary soft landing in a foster setting, she needed a permanent soft landing, and we are that for her.

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Hemlock

Hemlock joined us from Pigsburgh Squealers. He joined us as an intended friend for Penelope. While Penelope wasn’t open to the friendship, Hemi made friends with everyone else here. He is THE sweetest resident we have. He is inclusive and loving of all of our residents and welcomes human visitors with a smile and a belly up (for rubs of course). He loves to spend the warm days in the wallow and will happily share his mud with you.

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Jerry

Jerry is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. He was an “oops” rooster which happens frequently with farm stores & hatcheries. Most of these roosters are not as lucky as Jerry. We don’t know what trauma Jerry experienced before finding sanctuary, but he is very defensive & protective. We are working to show him he is safe and hope one day he’ll feel comfortable letting his guard down a little.

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Jim

Jim and his 4 friends, Theodore, Joey, Chetta, & Sunshine were part of case where 10 pigs were set for slaughter. These 5 boys were bonded so we scrambled to make a home here to keep them together. They were confined to tiny stalls living in several inches of their own excrement. No longer allowed to go outside as they continuously broke through the fence and rooted up property. Plagued by raging hormones they were easily overexcited. Jim is sweet & caring. He’s been observed making beds for his friends and then covering them up with straw. If a human is out & about, he must touch you.

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JJ Phantom

JJ, formerly named Breakfast, was found wandering less than a mile from Kanda Farm Sanctuary. Kanda quickly rallied to get JJ safe. Unfortunately, JJ was incredibly thin and full of parasites. Kanda provided the treatment, nourishment, and care JJ needed to get him on the path to health. Kanda quickly learned of where JJ came from and was able to have JJ surrendered to them, but they also learned that another pig from there, “Lunch”, was also wandering around the miles of corn fields. Kanda arranged for JJ’s neuter and sought out placement for him which allows them to bring in the other pig as soon as they can find her. JJ is currently still battling his parasites and receiving ongoing treatment. He is an incredibly sweet boy and very vocal. We can’t wait to get to know him better

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Joey

Joey and his 4 friends, Theodore, Jim, Chetta, & Sunshine were part of case where 10 pigs were set for slaughter. These 5 boys were bonded so we scrambled to make a home here to keep them together. They were confined to tiny stalls living in several inches of their own excrement. No longer allowed to go outside as they continuously broke through the fence and rooted up property. Plagued by raging hormones they were easily overexcited. Joey is the most independent of the 5 boys. He does enjoy a good snuggle session but will choose grazing over the attention.

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Jude

Jude came to us at just 4 days old, the runt of his litter from a small farm. Often times runts are rejected, meaning they take time to hand raise and may not bring a profit leading a farmer to kill the piglet. Such is the case with Jude, he was to be killed. Thankfully a kind human stepped up to save his life and provide care while finding him a safe forever home.

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Linus

Linus was 7 years old when his human dad got engaged and new humans moved into the house, Linus struggled with the changes, as pigs do. Linus showed his frustration and asserted his status with the new fiancé & child. Linus’s dad reached out to Chicagoland Pig Rescue for help. They gave him information, tools & resources to work through the behavioral changes so that Linus could stay with his dad & new family. Unfortunately, his dad decided against putting in any of the work or making accommodations, and instead scheduled Linus to be euthanized. This got back to CPR and they brought Linus into their organization to foster & find permanent placement. Linus exhibited signs of aggression while in foster care. That makes placement incredibly hard. Linus’s story sat heavy with us. After lots of thought & discussion we thought NSLB would be the right fit for Linus. We have a few other curmudgeons that we hope Linus will befriend.

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Lucia

Little Lucia was born blind. That birth defect saved her from being raised with her siblings for consumption. Being blind doesn’t slow this girl down one bit. Luci is sweet, spunky, and very vocal. She enjoys playing in her wallow and nuzzling her humans.

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Mae

Mae was taken in by Animal Control in an adjacent county with her friend Peter. With both being unaltered and having been together for an unknown amount of time, it is very lucky that she was not pregnant. She had clearly endured at least one pregnancy, but we’ve promised her that she will never have to do that again by having her spayed. Mae Mae suffers from some neurological issues that cause her to occasionally struggle wither her balance. She is otherwise happy, healthy, and a bit of a sassafras.

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Margaret

Margaret is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Marge was found left for dead in a severe neglect case. She was provided no room to roam and was only fed junk food. Upon her intake to Dominion, she was mechanically blind. She was put on a weight loss plan and can now see as well as a pig is able. She is a sweet and bossy little lady that loves her belly rubs.

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Marlene

Marlene came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Marlene was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Marlene has been through, she is an incredibly sweet girl and loves attention.

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Mason

Mason is our oldest resident at 14 years old. Mason was rescued at about 2 years old. He was severely obese, and they did a fantastic job getting him healthy and ready for adoption. But that perfect adoptive family never came along for Mason. He lived with the rescue family happily for 8 years and was very much loved by them. Their family expanded and unfortunately Mason will not tolerate children. His rescue family did everything they could to make things work, but in the end, it was safest for everyone for Mason to find a new place to call him. While Mason is considered more middle-aged, he is the quintessential “grumpy old man”. He will happily voice his displeasure when you’ve done anything, anything… Even with his crabby disposition, he is an incredibly sweet guy that loves to snuggle up with his favorite human.

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Maxwell

Maxwell was living in terrible conditions in inches of mud left to battle a skin condition on his own. A kind human befriended him and started to care for him as best she could. She was able to get Maxwell’s owner to agree to release him to rescue and Chicagoland Pig Rescue was there to answer the plea for help. They were able to get Maxwell out and get him the veterinary care he needed. Maxwell is a sweet loving young guy. He will soon be headed in for surgery for a special neuter procedure as he is cryptorchid. Max is a very sweet & playful boy. He enjoys stealing the hose, running around his pen, and playing with his ball. We are so excited to get to know him.

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Mercer

Mercer was part of a horrible hoarding case along with his friends, Potato, Willie, Waylon, and Bentley. When Animal Control originally got involved, there were over 90 pigs on the small property. A sign for “free pigs” ended up in the front yard and its unknown where most of them landed. By the time we got there, there were 10 pigs left. We took the 5 remaining boys and another sanctuary came the next day to get the 5 remaining girls. Mercer is a sweet boy that likes to snuggle once he’s had a chance to get to get to know you.

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Miracle

Miracle was turned loose in to a field with her family SweetPea, Buttercup, and Boaris, in the middle of the winter when their humans were no longer able to feed them. Unfortunately, there’s not much opportunity for foraging or rooting during Michigan winters. Survival is near impossible without food, water, or shelter for domesticated pets. It is incredibly lucky that we were able to catch Miracle and her 2 daughters on the 1st try. Upon loading her up it was discovered she had a double prolapse. She surely would not have made it much longer on her own, and she was in an incredible amount of pain. Being Deaf & injured; her story could have easily ended. She spent a couple of weeks at MSU for repairs & healing. She was spayed once medically able so that she will not have to endure another pregnancy. She will get to live out her Natural life here with 2 daughters and partner. Miracle is a fantastic mother, always making sure her daughters are tucked in at night.

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Moana

Moana is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Moana is the daughter of Big Carlos. Moana is sweet, sassy, and independent. She loves her family fiercely.

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Mowgli

Mowgli is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Mowgli is the son of Big Carlos. Mowgli is a bit of an anxious boy who will live out his natural life here at NSLB.

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Natasha

Natasha is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Natasha was rescued during the Indy Pig Rescue mission in June of 2019 where over 70 pigs were part of an Animal Control cruelty & neglect case and scheduled for euthanasia. Natasha is our shyest pig but is ever curious about us humans. Despite being shy she is very laid back and can often be found relaxing and taking in the happenings around her.

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Nugget

Nugget came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Nugget was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Nugget has been through, he is an incredibly sweet boy and loves to snuggle.

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Olive

Olive came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Olive was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Olive has been through, she is an incredibly sweet girl and enjoys attention. Olive is incredibly friendly, social, and confident. She loves to explore.

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Oliver

Oliver was dropped off at a lake community at just a few weeks old, left scared, alone, defenseless, and to fend for himself. He was caught by a local homeowner and brought to us.

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Penelope

Penelope was a much-loved pet after being saved from slaughter by her human parents. Unfortunately, Penelope’s parents both ended up suffering with health complications leaving them with no other option than to find her a new home. Penelope joined us all the way from North Carolina. She tolerates the snow but isn’t a fan. Penelope loves to run with the farm equipment and loves a good belly rub. She is our largest resident at just under 800 lbs.

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Penny

Penny came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Penny was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Penny has been through, she is an incredibly sweet girl. Penny wants attention but isn’t yet comfortable enough for full snuggles or belly rubs. We are looking forward to the day she feels comfortable enough to ask for and receive that attention.

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Pinky

Pinky came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Pinky was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Pinky has been through, she is an incredibly sweet girl. She is still a little shy. We can’t wait to watch her blossom.

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Peter

Peter was taken in by Animal Control in an adjacent county with his friend Mae, both unaltered. With his hormones now under control he is a sweet but independent guy. He has an infatuation with Penelope that is not particularly mutual.

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Pickles

Pickles was saved from being physically abused by a local Dog & Cat rescue. The rescue looked for the perfect adoptive family for pickles for over a year to no avail. They asked if we would be able to assist in taking pickles here and we were happy to have her. She is sweet with her familiars but will push boundaries with strangers. She is sweet & sassy.

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Potato

Potato was part of a horrible hoarding case along with his friends, Mercer, Willie, Waylon, and Bentley. When Animal Control originally got involved, there were over 90 pigs on the small property. A sign for “free pigs” ended up in the front yard and its unknown where most of them landed. By the time we got there, there were 10 pigs left. We took the 5 remaining boys, and another sanctuary came the next day to get the 5 remaining girls. Tater is a sweet boy that likes to snuggle once he’s had a chance to get to get to know you.

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Randall

Randall was a much-loved pet along with his friends Wilbur, Benny, & Daisy. Unfortunately, Randall’s human mom had multiple events happen leading to the need to find them a new home. Randall is extremely friendly; he’s never met a stranger he didn’t like. He will patiently await his turn for belly rubs and loves a good nap.

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Richard

Richard came to us at 2 days old, the runt of his litter, and knuckling when he walked. He was 1lb and fit in our hand. Piglets need to eat every couple of hours around the clock. Being tiny and needy saved this boys life. Statistically, only about 5% of piglets taken from their mothers this young survive. The first few weeks were a scary journey and Richard kept us on our toes. He is now thriving and over 400lbs. He’s one of our most loving and most vocal residents. He loves a good snuggle session and he will tell you when he’s ready for it.

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Rosa

Rosa came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Rosa was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Rosa is enjoying exploring her new space.

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Sheldon

Sheldon came to us emaciated, riddled with parasites, overgrown hooves, feces caked on his body, and with aggression issues. He spent the first 4+ years of his life confided in a little dog kennel sleeping in his own excrement and being starved to keep him little. Sheldon has come a long way in the time he’s been here. A hoof (and tusk) trim allowed him to start walking properly. A bath and medicine helped to clear up his skin. Slowly getting him on a proper diet allowed him to gain a bit of weight. And lots of love and patience is helping him to regain some trust in humans. Sheldon is unfortunately permanently stunted from his prior living conditions. Sheldon has come to love belly rubs and naps with his favorite human. He enjoys many hours in the field, stretching his legs and grazing.

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Sherman (formerly Shirley)

Sherman came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Sherman was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Sherman is learning the fun of grass and room to explore and learning how to trust.

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Stevie

Stevie was tied in a bag alive by her prior owner and thrown in our dumpster. A volunteer noticed movement in the bag while disposing of items and Stevie was pulled from the dumpster. Very skinny, full of parasites, covered in feces, and with terrible cases of bumble foot. Stevie is currently staying in the house to receive the care & treatment she needs to get her healthy.

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Sunshine

Sunshine and his 4 friends, Theodore, Joey, Chetta, & Jim were part of case where 10 pigs were set for slaughter. These 5 boys were bonded so we scrambled to make a home here to keep them together. They were confined to tiny stalls living in several inches of their own excrement. No longer allowed to go outside as they continuously broke through the fence and rooted up property. Plagued by raging hormones they were easily overexcited. Sunny was initially very timid but has found his place. He seeks out affection and loves to reciprocate with hotpants.

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SweetPea

SweetPea was turned loose in to a field with her sister Buttercup, Mother Miracle, and Father Boaris, in the middle of the winter when their humans were no longer able to feed her. Unfortunately, there’s not much opportunity for foraging or rooting during Michigan winters. Survival is near impossible without food, water, or shelter for domesticated pets. It was fortunate that Mom & Sisters were caught on the 1st day of trying. SweetPea’s nickname is Conspiracy Theory, she trusts almost no one and nothing. She has perfected the side-eye.

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Tank

Tank came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Tank was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Tank is learning the fun of grass and room to explore and learning how to trust, he’s longing for that human connection and affection and makes strides toward accepting that each day.

Tank currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Tank.

Theo

Theo came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Theo was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Despite what Theo has been through, he is an incredibly sweet boy and loves to snuggle. Theo is the first mule foot to join NSLB, meaning he does not have split hooves like most pigs.

Theo currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Theo.

Theodore

Theodore and his 4 friends, Jim, Joey, Chetta, & Sunshine were part of case where 10 pigs were set for slaughter. These 5 boys were bonded so we scrambled to make a home here to keep them together. They were confined to tiny stalls living in several inches of their own excrement. No longer allowed to go outside as they continuously broke through the fence and rooted up property. Plagued by raging hormones they were easily overexcited. Theo is sweet as can be but tries to keep a balance of seeking attention and keeping his independence.

Theodore currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $35 a month for exclusive updates on Theodore.

Tito

Tito came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Tito was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Tito is learning the fun of grass and room to explore and learning how to trust.

Tito currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Tito.

Tootie Rudy

Tootie Rudy came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for him. Rudy was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Rudy is a sensitive boy and has needed some extra time & space to adjust to all of the changes in his life.

Rudy currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Rudy.

Tunie

Tunie came to us from a terrible cruelty & neglect case here in Michigan where felony charges were filed against the rescue caring for her. Tunie was left on a vacant property by the rescue without proper shelter, water, regular feeding, proper bedding, or any medical care. Forced to live in inches of cold mud and waste through the winter. Tunie is enjoying exploring her new space.

Tunie currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with her, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Tunie.

Wallace

Wallace came to us at about 5 months old. We were his 4th – 5th home in that short amount of time. He was being fed whatever was available, dog food, cheese, cookies, etc. Wallace is the 1st to greet visitors. He enjoys long days outside rooting and evening snuggled under the blankets.

Wallace currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Wallace.

Wanda

Wanda is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Wanda was rescued during the Indy Pig Rescue mission in June of 2019 where over 70 pigs were part of an Animal Control cruelty & neglect case and scheduled for euthanasia. Wanda is still very leery of human interaction. She sticks closely to her sister Carol.

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Waylon

Waylon was part of a horrible hoarding case along with his friends, Potato, Willie, Mercer, and Bentley. When Animal Control originally got involved, there were over 90 pigs on the small property. A sign for “free pigs” ended up in the front yard and its unknown where most of them landed. By the time we got there, there were 10 pigs left. We took the 5 remaining boys and another sanctuary came the next day to get the 5 remaining girls. Waylon is a sweet and independent boy that likes belly rubs from the humans he trusts most.

Waylon currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Waylon.

Wilbur

Wilbur was a much-loved pet along with his friends Randall, Benny, & Daisy. Unfortunately, Wilbur’s human mom had multiple events happen leading to the need to find them a new home. Wilbur is an affectionate boy. He will quietly and patiently follow you around for an opportunity to receive belly rubs.

Wilbur currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Wilbur.

Wilby

Wilby (Wilbur) is one of our residents from Dominion Sanctuary. Being blind does not slow this guy down. His original owners had him “free range” for food instead of providing a healthy diet. He is the sweetest most easy-going little love.

Wilby currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Wilby.

Willie

Willie was part of a horrible hoarding case along with his friends, Potato, Waylon, Mercer, and Bentley. When Animal Control originally got involved, there were over 90 pigs on the small property. A sign for “free pigs” ended up in the front yard and its unknown where most of them landed. By the time we got there, there were 10 pigs left. We took the 5 remaining boys and another sanctuary came the next day to get the 5 remaining girls. Willie is a sweet and independent boy that likes belly rubs from the humans he trusts most.

Willie currently has a sponsor, but if you feel a special connection with him, you may also sign up for just $25 a month for exclusive updates on Willie.