Charlotte and a younger male has started showing up as strays earlier this year. It's been assumed they were dumped, as it's sadly not uncommon in this rural area. A family decided to start feeding them and encouraging them to stay on their land, hoping to avoid them being hit by a car or shot. They built a little lean-to and bought them kiddie pools to get through the hot summer. Wilbur disappeared around 3 months ago, but Miss Charlotte never leaves. She was a bit overweight at this point due to the entire little country neighborhood feeding her when she came by, so the family started properly measuring out her food and keeping an eye on her weight. Despite this, she only continued to gain weight, which they thought was odd! Well... September 18th came and they went to give her breakfast and were shocked to see Miss Charlotte...and a huge litter of piglets. She had 12, one didn't make it, and one is a runt being pan fed inside. 

The family is unable to keep them, as they cannot provide vet care nor keep them separated to prevent another unwanted litter. All need homes! It would be especially lovely if we're able to place in pairs or with homes that already have a pig so the babies have a piggy friend. They are still nursing, but we'd love to find homes for everyone so they're ready to go ASAP once weaned. 

Charlotte is a lovely lady who had bonded with the person feeding her, although she is still very shy & skittish with everyone else. 

If you would like to know more about piglets and their care, please read this article: Living With A Potbellied Pig: The Piglet-From Birth To One Year - Pig Placement Network

Transportation is likely not available, so it's preferred that the adopter is able to make arrangements. 

None of these pigs are altered so arrangements must be made to spay or neuter prior to adoption. Intact pigs do not make the best companion animals. Spaying prevents unwanted litters, curbs behavior problems, and prevents uterine tumors. Neutering prevents behavior issues and eliminates that classic boar odor. Altering piggies when they're young is safer and usually less expensive than waiting until it becomes a problem or a medical emergency.

If you are interested in adopting, please complete the application and mention the name, city, and state of the pig(s) you're interested in: https://www.pigplacementnetwork.org/online-adoption-application/

Qualified homes must 1) be in a zone friendly community, 2) locate a vet that will care for pet pigs, 3) own their home.

Donations to PPN are greatly appreciated so we can continue to help pigs.

Weight, age, alter status, and other information about this pig supplied by the guardian and not verified by PPN. Age and weight may be estimates.