Blossom
Blossom came into our care with her sister Flower. They came to us from a hoarder situation where they were abandoned after the home sold. Their enclosure was full of garbage and their house was full of dog feces. Blossom was morbidly obese, fat blind, and fat deaf when she arrived. She is currently on a diet to help her shed some much needed pounds to gain her sight, hearing, and mobility back. Blossom is also missing her tail which likely occurred from a dog attack. She is very shy, but we are slowly gaining her trust. |
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 very 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's also one of he laziest pigs and 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's also known as the Jay Leno of the pigs and he has two dew claws on each of his front legs when he should only have one! |
Charles Charles came into our care due to aggression issues that were linked to a prior abusive home. We have come to learn that his aggression is based on fear and we've worked hard to gain his trust. Charles has come a long way since coming to the Sanctuary and his "aggressive" behaviour is now a thing of the past. He lives in the "yard" and follows the beat of his own drum. He's also one pig who can get along with any pigs at the Sanctuary which is a rarity. |
Cyrus
Cyrus came to us after a cruelty investigation by the 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's also 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. She is only 15% of the size she should be and she is also neurological with a hypermetric gait which results in her having a minor tremor and she "prances" when she runs. She has a ferocious appetite and she is exceptionally active! |
Flower
Flower came into our care with her sister Blossom. They came to us from a hoarder situation where they were abandoned after the home sold. Their enclosure was full of garbage and their house was full of dog feces. Flower was morbidly obese, fat blind, and fat deaf when she arrived. She is currently on a diet to help her shed some much needed pounds to gain her sight, hearing, and mobility back. Flower has some damage to her right ear which likely occurred from a dog attack. She is quite fond of people and will actively seek you out for a belly rub! |
Gracie
Gracie was surrendered because she was continually nursing from the goats she was being kept with... yes, you read that right! She is another one of the pigs who is a sucker for belly rubs. She is also one of our nippier pigs so 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 the first one to raise the food alarm bell. |
Hazel Hazel came to us from the SPCA. We were asked to take her because she had been at the SPCA for several months and she hadn't found a forever home. Hazel is adores people and reigns high in the pig hierarchy. Hazel is also Charlie's and Charlotte's Mom so we were very excited to reunite them with her. |
Josie Josie came into our care in the fall of 2021 and her favourite treat is apples. She is very quick and moves around like rapid fire whenever treats are scattered on the ground. She is also very fond of cuddle puddles and you'll frequently find her snuggled into a bunch of her brothers and sisters. |
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's 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 and the inability 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 90 pounds and is able to move 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 and 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. And 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 and she is very meek and shy when around people. She is also 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 frequently caught moving straw around her boyfriend Buddy, making him a nice comfy bed while he naps. |
Pirate
Pirate came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he the sweetest and most handsomest boy! He was born with a deformed hind leg so he requires an orthosis to move around the Sanctuary grounds. You could honestly spend all day snuggled in the straw with him, giving him a belly rub and he would happily oblige. |
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! |
Violet Violet was abandoned with her brother Eugene in Mission, B.C. in the fall of 2017. When she first arrived at the Sanctuary she was feral and terrified of people. She is now very well socialized and will flop down at the first chance of a belly rub. She has a very calm disposition and one of her favourite things to do is haul branches and small trees into her bed to make the perfect nest. |
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 and he's 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. |