Carl

Carl came to us with his brothers Neville and Franky when their caretakers had to sell their home and couldn't take the boys with them.  Carl is very shy around people but he is incredibly dominant in the pig world.   He is a strong leader who struts around with absolute confidence.

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Charles

​Charles came into our care due to aggression issues that are 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.

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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.  When ever possible he will spend his day eyes deep in the dirt searching for roots to much on.


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Charlotte 

Charlotte is Charlie's brother and was seized by the SPCA due to a pot belly hoarding situation in Ladysmith B.C.  

Charlotte is incredibly social but also the slowest eater in the pot belly herd (which is quite remarkable for a pig).  

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Eugene

Eugene and his sister Violet were abandoned in Mission, BC in the fall of 2017.  When they were found they were emaciated and terrified of humans.  After several months we gained their trust and they are now very well socialized.
Eugene is the squealer of all squealers at meal time while Violet is always patient and composed.

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Franky

Franky was surrendered along with his brothers Neville and Carl.  He is just a happy go lucky guy who loves to saunter around the Sanctuary grounds.

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Gracie

​Gracie was surrendered to because she was continually nursing from the goats she was being kept with, yes you read that right!  She is another one of our 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 who rubs her belly while the other 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 and the same hoarding situation as Charlie and Charlotte. We were asked to take her because she had been at the SPCA for several months and hadn't found a forever home.   She is very timid around people but reigns high in the pig hierarchy.  Hazel is also Charlie and Charlotte's Mom so we were very excited to reunite them with her.  

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Juniper

Juniper came from the same hoarding situation as Hazel, Charlie and Charlotte.   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 belly's, 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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Lillian

​Lillian came into our care because her previous caretakers health was in decline.  The only homes they were able to find her were for breeding or for meat so we offered to take her in.  Lillian is an absolute doll that EVERYONE falls in love with when they meet her!

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Maia

Maia came into our care in early 2021 after her caretakers were going through a divorce.  Maia is the tiniest pig 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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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 Carl and Franky 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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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 bit 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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Penelope

Penelope was surrendered due to depression and morbid obesity.  To date she has shed over 9 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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Petunia

​Petunia came to us in November 2018 due to several health concerns that needed to be addressed.  Petunia 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 lost over 150 pounds, regained her sight and has a new lease on life.  She is the resident grumbler and always has a story to tell!

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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 complexion and flirtatious eyelashes! 

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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.

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Theodore

Theodore was 949 pounds of studliness but has now dropped down to 800 pounds!   Theo was found at large on the Fraser Hwy in Langley BC in the summer of 2018 and was seized by LAPS (Langley Animal Protection Society) after his owner declined to take him back.  After almost 8 months in their care Theo took the media by storm when LAPS campaigned to find him a forever home by Christmas.  In the end over 50 potential adopters came forward from all the way over in PEI and all the way down to Texas; in the end we were asked to provide his forever home.  The media frenzy followed Theo to the Sanctuary and he has been featured on several news segments and even predicted the 2019 Super Bowl winner.  Theo is a laid back fun loving sweetheart that everyone adores!

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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. 

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