Before joining a herd in one of the fields, new arrivals first live in individual pens with daily access to an exercise yard. Here, they are monitored for medical issues that need to be addressed such as spaying or neutering, go through a series of worming, and are evaluated for field placement. The pigs then join a herd based on their physical ability, age, and emotional needs.

The Special Needs Field allows us to provide a safe, loving environment for our pigs with physical or emotional disabilities. Some of our pigs are blind, some have epilepsy, and one big girl is scared of her own shadow. They’re able to cope well within this smaller community!

The Peoria Field currently has the largest herd with 46 pigs. The field was originally built for a large group rescued from one home where the owners were charged with animal abuse and neglect then forced by the court system to relinquish their pigs, several of whom were pregnant.

The Assisted Living Field is our retirement home for the elderly pigs dealing with arthritis and other age-related issues. Here, our elderly pigs receive more individualized care and attention throughout each day without the younger pigs constantly bothering them.

Gotham City is a small field used for a group of 11 young hog mixes that came from a home where they had little food or water and were used as a constant source of breeding to sell for meat.  Having a place of their own has allowed them to remain bonded as a family group as well as given them the opportunity to grow and flourish with the extra rations and vitamin supplements they needed to overcome the malnutrition previously suffered.

Our small hospice area allows us to provide close monitoring and to ensure a high quality of life for our pigs in the last stages of their lives. When we lose a pig, we respectfully bury them in a dedicated cemetery on the outskirts of the sanctuary.

The Northeast Field was originally built for a handful of pigs who were not faring well in a large field, as they were easily overwhelmed by the noise and activity of a big herd. Their personalities were much better suited to a smaller group and they flourished here.

Shakey’s Area is a dedicated section of the East Field for 12 pigs that each have either serious injuries or genetic issues making them susceptible to injury.  These pigs are all on the younger side, wanting space to roam but also in need of a small, quiet environment. Shakey’s Area gives them a safe place to share with others in similar physical condition.  

Spike’s Field is one of our medium-sized fields, with 11 pigs. Most of these pigs are older but still in good condition. Some are a bit shy and like having less competition.

Our Visitor Center along with some of the onsite staff housing have yards for 3-6 pigs. This gives us close access to our elderly pigs and pigs with certain physical disabilities who do best close to us.