Sylvia
In September of 2023, a heartwarming tale of rescue and compassion unfolded, bringing us a new friend we fondly named Sylvia at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.
Sylvia's journey began near Taughannock State Park, just 10 miles north of Ithaca in Upstate NY. It was there that she was discovered, a tiny and vulnerable piglet, wandering alone. Thankfully, a compassionate park worker took her under his wing and welcomed her into his family's home. Their intentions were pure, but the realities of caring for a piglet were quite a challenge, and they realized they needed to find her a new, loving home.
Shelter Director, Hervé, greeting Sylvia.
The path to Sylvia's arrival at Woodstock Sanctuary is a testament to the network of kindness and dedication that surrounds us. Farm Sanctuary, another wonderful organization, got wind of Sylvia's situation and reached out to us. They knew we would provide her with the sanctuary and care she deserved.
It was then, on September 22nd, that Sylvia's journey to Woodstock Sanctuary officially began. Mario, from Farm Sanctuary, took on the crucial role of transporting her safely to her new forever home. At the age of just 4-5 weeks, Sylvia embarked on a new chapter in her young life.
Sylvia upon arriving at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.
Her story, while shrouded in uncertainty, speaks to the resilience of animals and the need for compassion in a world where they often face adversity. It's likely that Sylvia was destined for a farm, where she would be raised for meat production. After being with her mother milk for the first two weeks of her life, she encountered a fateful turn of events. Whether she fell from or managed to escape the transportation truck, we may never know for sure.
Sylvia enjoying her cozy bed inside.
Sylvia taking in her new pasture.
Sylvia bore the marks of her ordeal, with multiple scratches on her skin, a poignant reminder of her past. But at Woodstock Sanctuary, her past is left behind, and her future is one of love, care, and sanctuary. We're here to ensure that Sylvia, like all the animals we welcome, is cherished and respected. We're excited to see her grow and thrive in an environment where she will never be seen as a commodity but as the unique and precious individual she is.