Rescued Potbelly Pig Sisters Who Found Safety and Second Chances
These potbelly pig sisters came to our sanctuary following an SPCA cruelty investigation. They were seized along with 17 dogs from a home in Maple Ridge. With no room for the pigs at the SPCA, they were sent to a temporary home, which turned out to be just as bad.
They arrived at our farm animal sanctuary initially as a foster situation, we were guaranteed that they could not be pregnant. We had never seen animals so terrified and immediately decided that this would be their forever home. Three months later, surprise! Lulu was in fact pregnant and gave birth to 5 piglets. Just two days later, she became very sick. She needed immediate life-saving surgery to repair her torn uterus.
Two days later she was reunited with her piglets. Her tiniest piglet, Garth, needed extra care inside the house. He also required emergency intestinal surgery. Both made incredible recoveries.
Eventually the piglets were weaned and Lily & Lulu could return to a quieter life. Due to their experience in their former home, the sisters required gentle and consistent reassurance. Being near people made them rattle with fear. They ladies chose the wide open space of our hay barn, they are not in a fenced enclosure, but rather choose to lounge amongst the bales and straw. They wander out at meal time but mostly keep to themselves. The funniest thing about these two is the noises they make when they eat. You just have to hear it!
Read more about the piglets here.
Breed: Potbelly pig
Birth date/year: unknown
Rescue date: 2017
Fun Fact: Lily & Lulu are nicknamed “Mummy & Auntie”
Available for Sponsorship: Yes!
