Pig Residents
As a monthly sponsor you will receive:
Recommended sponsorship amounts:
- A sponsorship certificate which includes a photo of your sponsor animal
- Regular updates on how your gifts are making a difference
- Our annual calendar
- The opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Sanctuary and meet your sponsor animal
Recommended sponsorship amounts:
- Large Pig (Buddy, Cyrus, Eugene, Penny, Pirate, Prince, and Violet) – $45/Month
- All other pigs – $30/Month
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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. 
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Charlie
Charlie was seized by the SPCA due to a pot belly hoarding situation in Ladysmith, B.C. in 2017. He is by far the sweetest pig 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.
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Charlotte
Charlotte is Charlie's sister and she was seized by the SPCA due to a pot belly hoarding situation in Ladysmith, B.C. in 2017. Charlotte is incredibly social and likes to boss the boys around, typically with a quick nip in the bum.
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Chuck Chuck came into our care in the fall of 2021. He absolutely adores people and he will be the first one to lay on your legs when given the opportunity. He's also incredibly vocal at meal time and will send out a high pitched squeal until his food is delivered.
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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.
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Dudley Dudley came into our care in the fall of 2021 and his favorite treat is watermelon. He is very quick and is an expert at sneaking food from the big pigs when ever the chance arises.
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Emma Emma came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she loves to root around in the ground looking for a tasty treat. She is very laid back and easy-going, and she is Mama to several of the other pot belly pigs in her herd.
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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!
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Eugene
Eugene is the stereotypical big, gruff dude that you are scared to make eye contact with, but who would be the first to whisk you off to safety at the first sign of danger approaching. Eugene and his sister Violet have lived in peace and harmony at the Sanctuary since 2017.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Huxley Huxley came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he's an expert at stealing food from the big pigs during meal time. You'll often find him searching the ground for any dropped kibbles after meal time as well.
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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.
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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.
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Juno Juno came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she's the quickest pig in the Fern Valley herd. She loves burrowing deep into the straw so you can barely see her and she's also one of the smallest pigs at the farm.
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Maia Maia came into our care in early 2021 after her caretakers were going through a divorce. Maia is one of the tiniest pigs at the Sanctuary, but don't let her size fool you. She is a little firecracker when it comes to other pigs, but as sweet as pie with her human friends.
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Maggie May Maggie May came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she is incredibly calm and sweet. Our volunteer Nancy, who is Maggie's favourite person, always finishes her shift by having a nice cuddle with Maggie on a blanket on the ground. She is one of our more seniors members at the Sanctuary.
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Marley Marley came into our care in the fall of 2021. He can be a cantankerous old man and he loves to lick all the food bowls clean! He is fiercely protective of his beloved BFF Maggie May and he has a very heartwarming smile.
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Midge Midge came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he loves to cuddle with his brothers and sisters in a giant cuddle puddle. He loves to rummage through nature's debris looking for snacks to chew on and play with.
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Mojo Mojo came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he is exceptionally shy around people. He will never get too close to you and is always very cautious around humans. He also has the best tusky smile.
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Neville Neville came to us in 2019 after his caretakers had to sell their farm and move to the city. They were unable to find Neville and his brothers a suitable home so they came to live at the Sanctuary. Neville is an absolute sweetheart who just wants to be everyone's friend.
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Nibbles Nibbles came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she loves to nibble on you ankle when given the opportunity. She'll frequently nuzzle your pant leg in an attempt to access your ankles. She also loves belly rubs and is sleeping buddies with Karma.
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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.
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Olivia Olivia came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she is the winner of the best teeth award. She's very active and you'll frequently see her exploring her enclosure. She also loves to explore fresh straw, hunting down tiny seeds within.
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Oscar Oscar came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he loves to wallow in the mud. He's very laid back and frequently saunters around at a very slow pace. He also looks exactly like his Mama Emma.
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Paisley Paisley came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she will jump up and place her hooves on the top rail of the fence any time you have her food or a treat. She moves around like a shark, weaving in and out of the other pigs in her herd.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prince Prince came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he is incredibly vocal. He is the top pig in the Fern Valley herd and bosses EVERYONE around. He has beautiful ears and he's very fond of you giving them a good gentle rub
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Priya Priya came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she's like a little nymph in the woods. She is exceptionally sweet and often seeks volunteers out for affection. She is also very noisy at meal time which ensure she is one of the first ones fed!
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Puddin Puddin was part of an unexpected litter of piglets and was soon surrendered to a rescue organisation in Victoria, B.C. Due to her shy nature she was having difficulty being adopted so we chose to take her in. Puddin is known for her sweet personality and flirtatious eyelashes!
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Ringo Ringo came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he's an expert bowl licker. He will like out absolutely every bowl after meal time to make sure he doesn't miss one drop of food! He also has beautiful orange eyelashes which are sure you win you over in a heartbeat.
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Sarah Sarah came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she is an absolute doll. She is kind, sweet, and exceptionally gentle. But don't let her demeanour fool you, she is also exceptionally strong and will give you a run for your money if you need to assess her for any ailments.
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Schynder
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.
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Sophia Sophia came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she's the social butterfly of the Fern Valley herd. She is one of four "oreo" pigs at the Sanctuary and she has distinct mothering characteristics and a very nurturing manor about her.
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Spanky Spanky came into our care in the fall of 2021 and he's so very shy. He is exceptionally cautious of people and you're lucky if you can get within 5 feet of him. He adores making himself a giant comfy straw bed that he can have glorious naps in.
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Talula Talula came into our care in the fall of 2021 and she's a lover of pumpkin. She is exceptionally good at stealing everyone elses food which has resulted in her being put on a diet recently to shed those extra pounds. She is one of our more senior members and resides in our senior herd.
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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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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.
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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.
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