Meet nugget, a 19 year old potbelly pig!
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Sponsor Nugget In 2003, Nugget was adopted as a baby by a loving family in Texas and he spent the past eighteen years being loved and well cared for. Eventually, the family and their beloved pig moved to Southern California and lived there for the majority of Nugget's life. Unfortunately last year, one of Nugget's guardians and primary caregivers passed away. Nugget's remaining guardian, Horace, is a disabled veteran and had a difficult time providing Nugget with the care he needed as a senior pig.
With the help of some wonderful people, Horace made the difficult decision to find Nugget a sanctuary to enjoy the remainder of his life. That's when CAPE was made aware of Horace's plea. CAPE focuses on helping animals who are older or have special needs, and we knew we could offer Nugget what he needs to thrive in his golden years. We've been working for a month to organize Nugget's arrival to the CAPE Animal Sanctuary, keeping Horace updated as we got closer to Nugget's arrival day. This past Sunday, Tommy's Transport Team left at 4 AM to make the trek to Southern California to pick up Nugget. Because of Nugget's age and health, we needed to find professional transporters who understood how to load him gently into the van. After a 19 hour day, Tommy's Transport Team arrived safely with Nugget at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary. We guided him into his stall and Nugget immediately crawled into his very cushy straw bed. We have been respectfully working to build trust with Nugget and we know it will take him time. Horace lovingly packed a box of his favorite treats - watermelon, bananas, and fruit loops and it is so clear that this very old pig has been truly loved and cherished. We know Nugget must be grieving and confused from this change. He has been eating well and today Nugget enjoyed a full back and belly rub from one of his skilled caretakers. We want Horace to know that he is welcome to visit Nugget any time. It is truly a touching story of a family that has taken such care to usher a sweet, old pig into old age. It is an honor that CAPE has been entrusted to continue caring for this extremely old, wonderful pig. We will keep everyone updated as Nugget's journey unfolds. |
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Sponsor Charlie!
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Charlie is a three year old potbelly pig who our wonderful vet rescued and rehabilitated after expected salt toxicity. He was living with chickens in a coop and couldn't walk and his guardians wanted to euthanize him. He came to the CAPE Animal Sanctuary as a quiet, lethargic pig who was still having some issues walking. THAT changed very quickly and he has made a full recovery. Charlie bosses us all around with his many vocalizations. He loves to play in his many pools and mud puddles, rooting around the enclosed outdoor area he shares with Labelle and baby Maggie (goats). Once you have met Charlie, he will likely demand ALL the belly scratches!
Sponsor Howard!
Howard's life looked very different just a few years ago before he came to live at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary. His poor diet led to major weight gain that caused serious health risks. His stomach rubbed on the ground, his hooves were severely overgrown, and fatty folds on his face began causing corneal abrasions which led us to believe that he could be blind.
He had been dumped at a backyard slaughter facility to be killed. Luckily a group of compassionate citizens learned of his plight and got him to safety. With a little love and a strict diet, Howard is now at a great weight, his hooves are trimmed up and his eyesight is in great shape. Now he gets to enjoy mud baths, pig naps and strolls around the barnyard pasture with the other rescued goats, pigs and chickens. Howard is estimated to be eleven years old.
He had been dumped at a backyard slaughter facility to be killed. Luckily a group of compassionate citizens learned of his plight and got him to safety. With a little love and a strict diet, Howard is now at a great weight, his hooves are trimmed up and his eyesight is in great shape. Now he gets to enjoy mud baths, pig naps and strolls around the barnyard pasture with the other rescued goats, pigs and chickens. Howard is estimated to be eleven years old.
In honor of our beloved friend Rootie
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Why does CAPE rescue pigs?
• In the United States food industry, over 120 million pigs are raised and killed each year for human consumption.
• Female pigs are impregnated and kept in crates so small they cannot turn around.
• Most piglets are killed at only six months of age.
• On their journey to slaughter, they are trucked long distances without food, water, or protection from searing heat and freezing cold weather conditions.
• Female pigs are impregnated and kept in crates so small they cannot turn around.
• Most piglets are killed at only six months of age.
• On their journey to slaughter, they are trucked long distances without food, water, or protection from searing heat and freezing cold weather conditions.
What can you do to help end their suffering?
• You can help by committing to a plant-based diet and removing all animal- based products from your life.
• Help educate others that pigs are sentient beings and deserve to be free from suffering.
• Well-meaning people buy cute “mini” piglets or adopt young pigs only to find they are unable to care for them. Animal shelters have become inundated with surrendered pigs, many of whom are euthanized.
• Help educate others that pigs are sentient beings and deserve to be free from suffering.
• Well-meaning people buy cute “mini” piglets or adopt young pigs only to find they are unable to care for them. Animal shelters have become inundated with surrendered pigs, many of whom are euthanized.
Interesting facts about pigs:
• Pigs are smart, clean, and peace-loving. They rarely show aggression unless they are threatened.
• Pigs are incredibly curious, and insightful.
• A pig’s snout is very sensitive and is used to find food and sense the world around them.
• Pigs like to keep their sleeping area clean.
• Pigs enjoy mud baths to cool off as they don’t have the ability to sweat.
• Pigs like to snuggle with one another while sleeping.
• Pigs are incredibly curious, and insightful.
• A pig’s snout is very sensitive and is used to find food and sense the world around them.
• Pigs like to keep their sleeping area clean.
• Pigs enjoy mud baths to cool off as they don’t have the ability to sweat.
• Pigs like to snuggle with one another while sleeping.