Mama + Family

In the fall of 2015, multiple sanctuaries rescued over 120 animals from a backyard butcher in Montgomery, New York. These poor animals were kept in horrendous conditions — crammed in barns with little to no food. In addition to five sheep and nine goats, Woodstock Sanctuary took in a mother pig with her five baby piglets.  

Momma feeding her babies in the pig barn.

Full grown Michael snuggling with Momma in the pig barn.

Mama remains an amazing friend and mother to her (once tiny!) piglets - Duke, Michael, Sara, Ericka, and Buster. Mama has the sweetest face and loves to sunbathe. This little family is very active, and each has their own distinct personality. We are so happy this family can spend every day together, enjoying their cool wallows in the summer and snuggling close in their clean, safe barn on cooler days.