Two Piglets Safe From Slaughter
At the beginning of August, we were just recovering from an attempted rescue of two pigs who ended up not being healthy enough to survive and come to Woodstock. We were heartbroken and frustrated by the ordeal. We weren’t anticipating another pig intake, but then a little piglet was found running along the road not far from us. Someone kind saw her wandering lost and alone, and got her to safety. She was around six weeks old and dealing with a lot of health issues: a persistent cough, malnutrition, sunburn, a head tilt that looked like a sign of an ear infection.
We knew we had the experience to take care of this little piglet so we opened our medical barn and little Suzy arrived. She started treatment right away, but it took time to get a clear picture of her health. We stocked up her stall in the med barn with the blankets and dishes that Sylvia and Marge used when they were her size.
Suzy piglet arrives in the med barn
Just as we were getting into the swing of things with Suzy, we were contacted again about ANOTHER piglet. A little spotted guy who wandered into someone’s yard with a lot of scrapes and cuts on his body. It’s most likely that both he and Suzy fell off transport trucks or escaped the farms they were born at. Fortunately the people who owned the yard wanted to see this piglet go somewhere safe — and after nobody local to them claimed this piglet, they called us. We got a stall ready and drove to pick up this little pig. He was staying in a makeshift enclosure in their backyard that they had put together hastily to keep him safe. It was pouring rain when we arrived, and the little piglet who we named Jerry was confused and alone.
Jerry in the makeshift shelter made for him
Jerry and Suzy have now both been here at the Sanctuary for several weeks, and once Suzy gets spayed and heals they can finally meet each other! It’s been a month of big changes for the two of them. Imagine being born into a chaotic and confusing farm environment, being separated from your mother, and then somehow losing your way entirely. Losing their way is what saved them, though - each piglet now has the chance to grow up.
Suzy in transport
This is just the beginning of these piglets’ lives - and your support helps us give them a lifetime of care. You can donate towards their new beginnings here at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary here or on Venmo at Woodstock-Sanctuary.
Jerry in his iso stall in the med barn