Blossom
Blossom and her sister, Flower, came from a hoarding situation but have flourished since their rescue. Initially, Blossom was severely overweight, blind, and deaf. With proper care, she has regained her sight, mobility, and now enjoys exploring her large pasture. Her adventurous spirit has also helped her overcome her shyness, and she feels comfortable in her surroundings despite being missing a tail from a previous attack. |
Buddy
Buddy came into our care in the fall of 2021. He is the largest pig at the Sanctuary at approximately 900 lbs. Buddy is a sweet soul and has the kindest eyes. He is an absolute lover of belly rubs and he will instantly drop to the ground at the slightest invitation of receiving one! He also thoroughly enjoys spending majority of his day napping. |
Carl
Carl came to us with his brothers when their caretakers had to sell their farm and couldn't take the boys with them. Carl is very shy around people and he absolutely loves a good nap in the sunshine. He is known as the Jay Leno of the pigs and has two dew claws on each of his front legs when he should only have one! |
Charlie
Charlie was seized by the BC SPCA due to a pot belly pig hoarding situation in Ladysmith, B.C. in 2017. He is one of the sweetest pigs at the sanctuary and a LOVER of belly rubs from a trusted human. Whenever possible, he will spend his day eyes-deep in the dirt, searching for roots to munch on. |
Clarabelle
In November 2024, Clarabelle and her sister, Winnie, found a new home at the sanctuary after their caregiver faced health challenges. While Clarabelle initially appears shy, don't be fooled – beneath her reserved exterior lies a confident and skilled digger, with an impressive knack for escaping! Both sisters are curious and intelligent, always eager to explore their surroundings and discover new sights and smells. It's clear that their mantra is 'digging is life', and they the team on their toes with their antics and adventures! |
Cyrus
Cyrus came to us after a cruelty investigation by the BC SPCA and RCMP after several individuals attempted to end his life by stabbing him in the heart. Despite this horrific act of cruelty, Cyrus is quite fond of people. He is very vocal and will reward you with several approving grunts when you're giving him affection. |
Esme
Esme came to the sanctuary after she was surrendered as a runt. As a Yorkshire pig, she is only 15% of the size she should be. She has a neurological disorder with a hypermetric gait, which results in her having a minor tremor. This also causes her to have a signature "prance" when she runs. She has a ferocious appetite and she is exceptionally active! Esme lives with Annabelle and Wilson and they are the best of friends. |
Ernie
Ernie came into our care with Tony, Scarlett, Mabel, and Jeffrey in November 2023 due to an eviction. He weighed 360 pounds and had mobility issues due to his stomach hanging on the ground when he walked. With proper food and lots of exploring, Ernie lost over 100 pounds! He knows spends his days rooting around the pasture with his herd. |
Flower
Flower and her sister, Blossom, came to us from a hoarding situation, living in a filthy environment. Since her arrival, Flower has lost over 100 pounds and has completely transformed—she's regained her sight, hearing, and mobility after being severely overweight. Despite some damage to her right ear from a dog attack, Flower’s affectionate nature shines through, and she loves seeking out belly rubs. |
George
George came into our care after his caregivers fell on hard times and had to sell their farm. They tried numerous avenues to find him a new home, but were unsuccessful and desperate to find him a safe place. George loves people and, on the rarest occasion, he will flop over for a belly rub. George lives with Gracie! |
Gracie
Gracie was surrendered because she was continually nursing from the goats she was being kept with... yes, you read that right! She is one of our nippier pigs but she is a sucker for belly rubs. When tasks need to be done in her pen, we tag team with one volunteer rubbing her belly while the other one works. Gracie has exceptional hearing and is always the first one to raise the food alarm bell. She lives with George! |
Henry
Henry came into our care in the winter of 2024 after a call from a by-law officer. Over the course of three years, Henry has experienced being seized by the B.C. SPCA, moved between foster homes, and then returned to his original owner who then gave him to a friend who didn't want him.
Henry is a loving and talkative boy. He enjoys nudging people for affection and can be heard jibber jabbering as he goes about his day. |
Juniper
Juniper came to us after she was seized by the SPCA. Just like Hazel, the Cowichan SPCA was not able to find her a forever home, so she came into our care. It's an all too common story for full grown pot bellies, as it is difficult to find a home once they are out of the adorable piglet phase. Juniper is a love bug and asks for affection from everyone. |
Olive
Olive came to use in early 2021 due to her caretakers' divorcing. They were unable to rehome her due to biting behaviour. Olive's biting is linked to very poor vision and her trying to bite when she thinks you have food. She is incredibly fond of belly rubs and will flop over in a heart beat. Olive resides with our diverse needs pigs and is in charge of the herd. |
Penelope
Penelope was surrendered due to depression and morbid obesity. To date, she has shed over 130 pounds and is able to move freely around the sanctuary grounds. She still suffers from fat blindness, but her vision is starting to improve with weight loss. Pen is an incredibly sweet pig who would spend all day sleeping in the sunshine if she had it her way. |
Penny Penny came into our care in the fall of 2021. She ABSOLUTELY loves wallowing in mud, so much so that we think she's part amphibian. She will frequently get the zoomies and race around her enclosure, tossing members of her herd aside if they get in her way. If you see her in person, her ears will remind you of angel wings! |
Petunia Petunia came into our care in the fall of 2021. She is very meek and shy when around people. She is exceptionally gentle when she takes a treat from your hand, but she is one of the top pigs in her herd. If someone bites her in the bum, she will soon retaliate with a bite of her own to show them who's boss. |
Piggy Sue
Piggy Sue came into our care in the fall of 2021. She is an expert biter and will send almost every human running if you enter her domain. She is easy to spot because her hackles are frequently up, but she is very sweet with the other pig members of her herd. When we put fresh straw in her shelter, she is often caught moving straw around her boyfriend, Buddy, making him a nice comfy bed while he naps. |
Pongo
We met Pongo when we assisted with his tusk and hoof trims in the spring of 2024. For almost all of Pongo’s life, he was kept in a carport by himself. In the near future he will be integrated with the senior pot belly herd which will be quite the adventure for him since he’s lived his entire life as a solo pig. Pongo loves belly rubs and will show you his belly as soon as you're close enough. |
Schnyder
Schnyder was surrendered into our care after his owner fell on hard times and was not able to care for him properly. He was living in a bedroom with no access to the outdoors and suffering from depression. When Schnyder arrived he was under weight and covered in mites, but after a few months of TLC, he made a full recovery. Schnyder absolutely loves his freedom, and even a rainy day won't deter him from exploring the outdoors. He also LOVES to eat snow and chunks of ice...then shiver after he's had his fill. |
Tunie
Tunie came to us in November 2018 due to several health concerns that needed to be addressed. Tunie was morbidly obese which has resulted in "fat blindness," her hooves were extremely overgrown, and she has a hernia on her back end. She has now lost over 150 pounds, regained her sight, and has a new lease on life. She is also the resident "grumbler" and always has a story to tell! |
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Wilson
Wilson arrived into our care in February 2024 via the wonderful team at PEACE Rescue & Resources. Wilson was listed online for free because he has an inguinal hernia. A very kind person took him in as soon as she saw his ad online and soon reached out to us for support. Wilson was quite timid when he arrived, and now he loves affection! Wilson lives with Annabelle and Esme and you can find them at the gate waiting for their belly rubs. |
Winnie
In November 2024, Winnie and her sister, Clarabelle, found a new home at the sanctuary after their caregiver faced health challenges. Winnie, the self-proclaimed boss and leader of the herd. Known for her craftiness and charisma, she truly embodies the spirit of a mob boss, commanding respect and loyalty from those around her. Both sisters are curious and intelligent, always eager to explore their surroundings and discover new sights and smells. It's clear that their mantra is 'digging is life', and they the team on their toes with their antics and adventures! |
Winston
Winston came into our care in the fall of 2021. He has the fastest legs at the sanctuary and he will follow you anywhere if he thinks you have food. He is the tiniest pig here. He is what every thinks they are getting when they purchase a "mini pig," but his size is a rarity. When you meet him you will absolutely adore him and his tiny stature. |