http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:51:18 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8801 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:13:44 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8801 They were not sure he would survive. He was given lots of special care and the hopeful name of Sparky.
Now two years later he is a beautiful pig. 

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/hairl...ppy-animal

It is amazing what loving care can do for a little animal in trouble. He is a cute little pig and he is lucky there are such good people as Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary.

https://spfanimalsanctuary.org/

it seems they are working to expand their farm so they can help more animals.
I wish them the best of luck.]]> They were not sure he would survive. He was given lots of special care and the hopeful name of Sparky.
Now two years later he is a beautiful pig. 

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/hairl...ppy-animal

It is amazing what loving care can do for a little animal in trouble. He is a cute little pig and he is lucky there are such good people as Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary.

https://spfanimalsanctuary.org/

it seems they are working to expand their farm so they can help more animals.
I wish them the best of luck.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8780 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:44:12 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8780 The cage is so small the pig can barely move. Mostly she just lies there while the piglets nurse.

https://nowtoronto.com/news/cnes-controv...-displays/

There are not there because the public reaction to the caged pigs is turning negative. People are less comfortable with factory farming practices.
We just don't see the need to be that cruel to a mother pig. I suppose they make more money by keeping pigs in tiny cages, but is it worth it. 
Do we really want to continue such treatment of pigs or any other animal.

Hens in small cages laying eggs is no longer acceptable. Pigs is small cages nursing piglets is becoming unacceptable.
As we learn about the details of factory farming we find it less and less acceptable. That is why they didn't bring the display, but we already know the truth. 
It is only a matter of time before pig gestation cages are banned. The sooner the better.]]> The cage is so small the pig can barely move. Mostly she just lies there while the piglets nurse.

https://nowtoronto.com/news/cnes-controv...-displays/

There are not there because the public reaction to the caged pigs is turning negative. People are less comfortable with factory farming practices.
We just don't see the need to be that cruel to a mother pig. I suppose they make more money by keeping pigs in tiny cages, but is it worth it. 
Do we really want to continue such treatment of pigs or any other animal.

Hens in small cages laying eggs is no longer acceptable. Pigs is small cages nursing piglets is becoming unacceptable.
As we learn about the details of factory farming we find it less and less acceptable. That is why they didn't bring the display, but we already know the truth. 
It is only a matter of time before pig gestation cages are banned. The sooner the better.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8400 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:05:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8400 He is a much loved, intelligent resident of the sanctuary. He is also celebrating his 14th Birthday.


https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/...scue-piggy

Mr. Banks sounds like a lot of fun. He has had a good life at the sanctuary and I hope he has many more years. 
It is a good thing that there is a sanctuary like Critteraid to take him in and give him a permanent home.

Happy Birthday Mr. Banks. ]]> He is a much loved, intelligent resident of the sanctuary. He is also celebrating his 14th Birthday.


https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/...scue-piggy

Mr. Banks sounds like a lot of fun. He has had a good life at the sanctuary and I hope he has many more years. 
It is a good thing that there is a sanctuary like Critteraid to take him in and give him a permanent home.

Happy Birthday Mr. Banks. ]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8280 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:56:36 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8280
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/this-little...-1.7144582

It is not often they find a pig wandering around. He seems fairly tame so maybe he was a pet.
I wonder if someone thought he was a mini pig and when he started growing, they couldn't keep him.
Now they need a local sanctuary to give him a permanent home or a family that can handle a pet pig.]]>
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/this-little...-1.7144582

It is not often they find a pig wandering around. He seems fairly tame so maybe he was a pet.
I wonder if someone thought he was a mini pig and when he started growing, they couldn't keep him.
Now they need a local sanctuary to give him a permanent home or a family that can handle a pet pig.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7702 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:10:22 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7702 Everyone love seeing him and wants to take pictures with him.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...k-28382858

Pet pigs are not that common and some places do not allow them. I guess having a permit to walk him is not that big a problem.
It proves that it is legal for her to have him as a pet.]]> Everyone love seeing him and wants to take pictures with him.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...k-28382858

Pet pigs are not that common and some places do not allow them. I guess having a permit to walk him is not that big a problem.
It proves that it is legal for her to have him as a pet.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7480 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:42:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7480 His family adores him and they are happy to give him the care he needs.
They also recommend that people who want a pig need to do some research and be sure that they are prepared for life with a pig.


https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news...ty-7588240


It would be easy to fall in love with a cute little piglet. It is the same with a kitten or puppy. What you end up living with is the adult animal.
People need to look at the commitment needed to look after the adult. If they are prepared to do it then they could consider bringing a piglet home.
It worked out for Kevin and his family. They are a family and family look after each other.]]> His family adores him and they are happy to give him the care he needs.
They also recommend that people who want a pig need to do some research and be sure that they are prepared for life with a pig.


https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news...ty-7588240


It would be easy to fall in love with a cute little piglet. It is the same with a kitten or puppy. What you end up living with is the adult animal.
People need to look at the commitment needed to look after the adult. If they are prepared to do it then they could consider bringing a piglet home.
It worked out for Kevin and his family. They are a family and family look after each other.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7427 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:49:15 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7427 A family loaded their animals to take them to safety, but their two pigs would not cooperate. In the end they had to go and leave them.
They feared the worst, but word came back to them that Poomba the Pig had survived and was being fed granola bars and apples by the firefighters.
Somehow she survived. Sadly, Miss Wilbur was lost. Her body was found on Monday.
Poomba is a symbol of survival and hope in the midst of devastation.


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/weather/h...87eb&ei=27


It is always amazing how an animal will survive total destruction like that.
I can't even imagine what it was like for her. She survived, she is in good spirits and she will give a lot of hope to her people and the others around them.
They have all lost a lot, but the important things like Poomba have survived.]]> A family loaded their animals to take them to safety, but their two pigs would not cooperate. In the end they had to go and leave them.
They feared the worst, but word came back to them that Poomba the Pig had survived and was being fed granola bars and apples by the firefighters.
Somehow she survived. Sadly, Miss Wilbur was lost. Her body was found on Monday.
Poomba is a symbol of survival and hope in the midst of devastation.


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/weather/h...87eb&ei=27


It is always amazing how an animal will survive total destruction like that.
I can't even imagine what it was like for her. She survived, she is in good spirits and she will give a lot of hope to her people and the others around them.
They have all lost a lot, but the important things like Poomba have survived.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7338 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:39:58 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7338 They also got a complaint about her. The pig is old. She is healthy, but she has a skin condition that gets treated.
Someone complained to the SPCA. They have to check out all complaints and each time the couple has to have a vet check the pig. 
The pig is fine. The vet wrote a letter confirming that the pig is fine. Every time there is a complaint they need to pay for another vet check.
They can't afford this. They wanted the pig to live out her life in peace, but it may not be possible.


https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news...nt=rundown

Part of the problem is that most people have never seen a pig that old. Pigs are not usually allowed to live out their full lifespan.
Old animals can look a bit rough and still be fine. We really have lost touch with the natural process of living and dying.
I hope the community can rally and save the pig. She deserves her last years of life is peace in the home she has always known]]> They also got a complaint about her. The pig is old. She is healthy, but she has a skin condition that gets treated.
Someone complained to the SPCA. They have to check out all complaints and each time the couple has to have a vet check the pig. 
The pig is fine. The vet wrote a letter confirming that the pig is fine. Every time there is a complaint they need to pay for another vet check.
They can't afford this. They wanted the pig to live out her life in peace, but it may not be possible.


https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news...nt=rundown

Part of the problem is that most people have never seen a pig that old. Pigs are not usually allowed to live out their full lifespan.
Old animals can look a bit rough and still be fine. We really have lost touch with the natural process of living and dying.
I hope the community can rally and save the pig. She deserves her last years of life is peace in the home she has always known]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6951 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:42:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6951 A woman driving to work saw something small running along the road. When she stopped to check, it turned to be a baby pig. She kept track of the little pig until the police could come and help catch her.
It turns out the pig is an escaped pet and is now safely back with her family.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/woman...-she-finds

It must have been a real surprise when she realized it was a pig on the road. It is a story she can tell at coffee break and I bet no one has a better one.
Good for her that she stopped. Anything could have happened to the little pig. By stopping, she made sure the story has a happy ending.]]> A woman driving to work saw something small running along the road. When she stopped to check, it turned to be a baby pig. She kept track of the little pig until the police could come and help catch her.
It turns out the pig is an escaped pet and is now safely back with her family.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/woman...-she-finds

It must have been a real surprise when she realized it was a pig on the road. It is a story she can tell at coffee break and I bet no one has a better one.
Good for her that she stopped. Anything could have happened to the little pig. By stopping, she made sure the story has a happy ending.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6434 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:14:13 +0000 Alex786]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6434 Not all rescue stories end up with a happily ever after ending. We wish there was no need for any pigs to find themselves in a situation whereas they're unwanted, unloved, uncared for, abused, neglected or abandoned. However, they are and this happens more often than you likely know. If you use social media and are a part of any pig groups, you will see pigs that need a new home every single day. We receive private messages, emails, posts to our page, comments on unrelated threads and tags every single day. 

There is not an overwhelming market for pigs, and even if there is, the market for unwanted pigs far surpasses it. Please consider adopting a pig in need before paying hundred or thousands of dollars for the same kind of pig. There are no micro pigs, no teacup pigs. No breeder has been able to consistently produce healthy pigs that will be as small as most claim. Are there smaller pigs? Of course, but they aren't the normal, they're the exception. Because most of these piglets are being born from immature pigs, looking at the parents honestly does no good unless there is undisputed documented proof of the age, diet, veterinary records and pictures. Even that is easy to photoshop or misrepresent. Many many people have been victimized by these methods of dishonesty. These stories are the outcome of either uneducated, misled, or uncaring people who have decided a pig is too much work, they moved to an area that doesn't allow pigs, had a baby, got married, or the novelty has worn off, or the pig grew too big, untrained, intact, behavioral issues, so many excuses, its not even worth it to list them all. So, lets focus on happier times. These are real stories of rescue. These stories come from our Facebook page where we asked for rescue stories that we could share on our website. Please remember, these pigs aren't broken, they're likely misunderstood, nonetheless, ALL have been betrayed by someone who claims to have loved them so much and broke that promise when the pig became inconvenient. I do not know that ALL of these pigs were purchased for thousands of dollars and then given away or surrendered or simply rehomed, but I do know that these pigs likely came from some of the breeders who charge lots of money for the same pigs pictured and discussed here. Adopt, don't shop!]]> Not all rescue stories end up with a happily ever after ending. We wish there was no need for any pigs to find themselves in a situation whereas they're unwanted, unloved, uncared for, abused, neglected or abandoned. However, they are and this happens more often than you likely know. If you use social media and are a part of any pig groups, you will see pigs that need a new home every single day. We receive private messages, emails, posts to our page, comments on unrelated threads and tags every single day. 

There is not an overwhelming market for pigs, and even if there is, the market for unwanted pigs far surpasses it. Please consider adopting a pig in need before paying hundred or thousands of dollars for the same kind of pig. There are no micro pigs, no teacup pigs. No breeder has been able to consistently produce healthy pigs that will be as small as most claim. Are there smaller pigs? Of course, but they aren't the normal, they're the exception. Because most of these piglets are being born from immature pigs, looking at the parents honestly does no good unless there is undisputed documented proof of the age, diet, veterinary records and pictures. Even that is easy to photoshop or misrepresent. Many many people have been victimized by these methods of dishonesty. These stories are the outcome of either uneducated, misled, or uncaring people who have decided a pig is too much work, they moved to an area that doesn't allow pigs, had a baby, got married, or the novelty has worn off, or the pig grew too big, untrained, intact, behavioral issues, so many excuses, its not even worth it to list them all. So, lets focus on happier times. These are real stories of rescue. These stories come from our Facebook page where we asked for rescue stories that we could share on our website. Please remember, these pigs aren't broken, they're likely misunderstood, nonetheless, ALL have been betrayed by someone who claims to have loved them so much and broke that promise when the pig became inconvenient. I do not know that ALL of these pigs were purchased for thousands of dollars and then given away or surrendered or simply rehomed, but I do know that these pigs likely came from some of the breeders who charge lots of money for the same pigs pictured and discussed here. Adopt, don't shop!]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5971 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:41:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5971 A complaint from a neighbour led to calls from Animal Control. According to bylaws, livestock is not allowed in the city. When he tried to rehome Hamson local farms wouldn't take him because he is a pet and not livestock. The nearest place he could find was 3 hours away. He delivered Hamson to them and left him there.
He died three hours later because of the stress of the move.

https://www.theprogress.com/news/illegal...-re-homed/

Hamson really was a mini pig. At 70 pounds he was smaller than a lot of perfectly legal dogs. He was no trouble and he lived in the home as a pet.
He should have been allowed to stay with his family. His death is the result of the neighbor's complaint. 
The bylaws need to be improved so a mini pig can be recognized as a pet. This sad event should not have happened. Hamson should be happily living out his life with his family. 
Work is being done to change the bylaws in Hamson's name so his loss will not be in vain.]]> A complaint from a neighbour led to calls from Animal Control. According to bylaws, livestock is not allowed in the city. When he tried to rehome Hamson local farms wouldn't take him because he is a pet and not livestock. The nearest place he could find was 3 hours away. He delivered Hamson to them and left him there.
He died three hours later because of the stress of the move.

https://www.theprogress.com/news/illegal...-re-homed/

Hamson really was a mini pig. At 70 pounds he was smaller than a lot of perfectly legal dogs. He was no trouble and he lived in the home as a pet.
He should have been allowed to stay with his family. His death is the result of the neighbor's complaint. 
The bylaws need to be improved so a mini pig can be recognized as a pet. This sad event should not have happened. Hamson should be happily living out his life with his family. 
Work is being done to change the bylaws in Hamson's name so his loss will not be in vain.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5472 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 07:09:35 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5472 Among her fans is none other than Jane Goodall. 
She is a regular Pigcasso.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/peoplean...d=msedgntp

The paintings are really amazing.  She has a real sense of colour and movement.  Not bad for a pig who was meant to become bacon and porkchops.
It makes you wonder what the other pigs might have been able to do with their lives if they had been given a chance.]]> Among her fans is none other than Jane Goodall. 
She is a regular Pigcasso.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/peoplean...d=msedgntp

The paintings are really amazing.  She has a real sense of colour and movement.  Not bad for a pig who was meant to become bacon and porkchops.
It makes you wonder what the other pigs might have been able to do with their lives if they had been given a chance.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5203 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:06:34 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=5203 Half the pigs were killed in the accident. The rest were loaded on to another truck and continued their  journey to the slaughterhouse, where they in turn would be killed.

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/dozens-of-p...-1.5040290

So the real truth is that all the pigs are dead.
The way they transport animals is harsh.  There are way too many accidents. The animals are crammed in so tight that they are on top of each other.
There is no consideration given to the weather. Today the weather was hot. By the afternoon the humidex was above 40C.
Even if the truck hadn't rolled over some of the pigs would have died  from the heat. No matter how this thing turned out, it wasn't good for the pigs.]]> Half the pigs were killed in the accident. The rest were loaded on to another truck and continued their  journey to the slaughterhouse, where they in turn would be killed.

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/dozens-of-p...-1.5040290

So the real truth is that all the pigs are dead.
The way they transport animals is harsh.  There are way too many accidents. The animals are crammed in so tight that they are on top of each other.
There is no consideration given to the weather. Today the weather was hot. By the afternoon the humidex was above 40C.
Even if the truck hadn't rolled over some of the pigs would have died  from the heat. No matter how this thing turned out, it wasn't good for the pigs.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=4843 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:22:28 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=4843

https://www.peta.org/blog/pig-bungee-jump-theme-park/


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world...91766.html


The decision to push a pig off a platform was cruel. The pig was terrified. No animal should ever be treated that way.
The decision to slaughter the pig afterwards showed a real deep callousness. It wasn't enough to use the pig in a publicity stunt. They could also make some money killing the pig and eating it. These are people you would not want to be friends with.
They can apologize for it now because of the social media backlash, but they are only sorry the stunt backfired and created trouble. They are not sorry about the pig and his fate. 

There is actually a petition against the theme park.

https://www.change.org/p/xi-jinping-ban-...ungee-jump


I hope enough people sign the petition. We want to send a strong message against and group that would treat an animal that way.]]>

https://www.peta.org/blog/pig-bungee-jump-theme-park/


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world...91766.html


The decision to push a pig off a platform was cruel. The pig was terrified. No animal should ever be treated that way.
The decision to slaughter the pig afterwards showed a real deep callousness. It wasn't enough to use the pig in a publicity stunt. They could also make some money killing the pig and eating it. These are people you would not want to be friends with.
They can apologize for it now because of the social media backlash, but they are only sorry the stunt backfired and created trouble. They are not sorry about the pig and his fate. 

There is actually a petition against the theme park.

https://www.change.org/p/xi-jinping-ban-...ungee-jump


I hope enough people sign the petition. We want to send a strong message against and group that would treat an animal that way.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=4596 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:51:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=4596
https://london.ctvnews.ca/firefighters-s...-1.4598375

Too often when there is a fire, all the animals are lost. Thanks to the heroic firefighters many pigs lived. 
The Fire Marshal is now investigating to determine the cause and to see if there is some way to prevent barn fires.
This is important. There are way too many barn fires with a horrific loss of life. There must be some way to understand how these fires start and therefore prevent them.
I am tired of hearing about the hundreds of farm animals that die every year trapped in burning barns. It is time something was done to stop this.]]>
https://london.ctvnews.ca/firefighters-s...-1.4598375

Too often when there is a fire, all the animals are lost. Thanks to the heroic firefighters many pigs lived. 
The Fire Marshal is now investigating to determine the cause and to see if there is some way to prevent barn fires.
This is important. There are way too many barn fires with a horrific loss of life. There must be some way to understand how these fires start and therefore prevent them.
I am tired of hearing about the hundreds of farm animals that die every year trapped in burning barns. It is time something was done to stop this.]]>