You guys are so amazing. Please keep on doing such good things. I will always admire you guys. Knowing such amazing kind human beings out there make me happy.
Moving documentary and Mr Hoyle is an exemplary animal rights activist! Thank for the good work you have been doing against all odds, and I hope to visit the sanctuary one day!
It seems that sanctuary pigs have better lives than most people do, just get to run around and relax every day, don't have any work or responsibilities, and constantly endulge in their highest simple pleasures such as running in fields, mud wallowing, belly scratches, and these pigs live surrounded by people who are always so kind to them. Most people don't get each of those kinds of things taking over such a large percentage of their lives. However, poor factory farm pigs live worse lives than most people do. They get constantly physically abused and harmed, are forced to live in tiny crates where they can't move, are surrounded by filth, and get slaughtered for meat long before their natural lifespans are up. Thank God that most people don't live in that awful of a horror. It's so sad what happens to those poor poor pigs. Thank God for these lucky sanctuary pigs, they really do live in such bliss. It's wonderful to know that there are some truly happy souls. But those other unfortunate pigs. Pigs basically live in one extreme or the other, on both ends are a bit beyond the levels which most humans live
We have enjoyed rescuing and caring for pigs of all types for over 26 years now. We have really grown to love them....they are amazing, wonderful and very affectionate animals.
Rich from The Pig Preserve retired the end of March this year. The sanctuary has been purchased and taken over by Odd Man Inn. Very sad to see his dream come to an end! I'm glad someone stepped up for the pigs.
@Richard Hoyle : Can you plzz tell us how you got to love and save these creatures instead of killing or torturing them? There must have been that spark of compassion which started it all i think. Any specific story behind all this rescuing and animal loving life that you have now?
Richard...I can't tell you how pleased I am that we sent RC to you. Has the little guy settled in finally, or is he still having troubles? I'd love to come visit sometime when it warms up!!!!
RC is doing just great. We relocated him into the "handicapped" pasture with Lucky and Finnegan because of his small size and the fact that he kept going up into the back pasture and making a nest in the huge bales of hay up there. We were very worried that, off by himself, he would be taken by a roving pack of coyotes. That far from the house, we could not get to him in time should the coyotes come calling. But he has become great friends with Finnegan and Lucky. They eat together and sleep together...inseparable buddies. It looks funny as RC is so tiny and Finnegan and Lucky are growing young farm pigs. But he seems very happy where he is at and has gained a little bit of weight...but has not gotten any bigger. He is a sweet natured little fellow and everyone who visits falls in love with him. I'll try and get some more photos and a video of him onto facebook if the weather every clears up here enough to do anything besides fight the mud, snow and ice.
RC has a new buddy. Silico, the baby feral pig, is living in his pasture until he gets large enough to turn out with the others. He has adopted RC as his new big brother. Not sure RC is all that thrilled about it as the baby is a bundle of energy and keeps RC on his toes. But they are good for one another
Richard, I am THRILLED! Thank you SO much for the updates! I was just talking the other day about your place! I'm currently residing in Branson, MO....heading to TN in the spring and REALLY hope to drop by! :)
This is lovely! I am curious at how you are able to financially care for the pigs and grounds...is it through donations?...I would love to rescue pigs, but I need to learn about financial sustainability within animal sanctuaries.
From Richard Hoyle - We have a modest donor base that helps cover the essential sanctuary expenses of feed, vet care and maintenance of the sanctuary. We also get several small grants each year to do more involved repairs and/or upgrades. My wife and I are not good fundraisers, but thankfully we have a lot of people who like what we do and contribute monthly to help the pigs. I will be glad to talk with you and answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at 931-397-4051.
Thank you for your help! I am not in the position to do anything like this right now, but I will jot down your information, and I may be phoning someday to chat! Thank you again..I'm so glad there's folks like you who can appreciate an animal for what they are.
I've read, and seen, pigs that, once freed from domesticity, quickly change their shape to serve them better in the wild. Perhaps it takes a generation to see some of the differences--longer snouts for rooting, more slender bodies for quick and fast movements, etc. Perhaps it's more noticeable in the wild, where a pig has numerous predators to fear and needs to have the body and physical defense to constantly be on the alert for, and to escape from, danger.
Since our pigs are all spayed or neutered, we never have babies...unless we rescue piglets or very young pigs. We do, however, rescue and care for a population of "feral pigs" also called "wild boars" who look much as you described. Despite what the media would have you to believe...our feral pigs are among the most gentle, sweet natured and affectionate pigs at the sanctuary.
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If there's a God, you'll go right up to heaven. Thank you so so much for what you are doing!
There is, and they will go to heaven
LOVE you people!!!!!!! Thank you for saving these angels and giving them such an awesome life!!
Thank you. We love what we do and we thoroughly enjoy living with these wonderful creatures
You guys are so amazing. Please keep on doing such good things. I will always admire you guys. Knowing such amazing kind human beings out there make me happy.
They look so happy and look very clean.
Moving documentary and Mr Hoyle is an exemplary animal rights activist! Thank for the good work you have been doing against all odds, and I hope to visit the sanctuary one day!
Found you through bite size vegan. Love your videos, thank you for everything you do!
It seems that sanctuary pigs have better lives than most people do, just get to run around and relax every day, don't have any work or responsibilities, and constantly endulge in their highest simple pleasures such as running in fields, mud wallowing, belly scratches, and these pigs live surrounded by people who are always so kind to them. Most people don't get each of those kinds of things taking over such a large percentage of their lives.
However, poor factory farm pigs live worse lives than most people do. They get constantly physically abused and harmed, are forced to live in tiny crates where they can't move, are surrounded by filth, and get slaughtered for meat long before their natural lifespans are up. Thank God that most people don't live in that awful of a horror. It's so sad what happens to those poor poor pigs.
Thank God for these lucky sanctuary pigs, they really do live in such bliss. It's wonderful to know that there are some truly happy souls.
But those other unfortunate pigs.
Pigs basically live in one extreme or the other, on both ends are a bit beyond the levels which most humans live
Love it Richard and Anita and Toronto Pig Save
Thank you so much for all you do 💚🐷🌈
We have enjoyed rescuing and caring for pigs of all types for over 26 years now. We have really grown to love them....they are amazing, wonderful and very affectionate animals.
Great Video Richard enjoyed it. Please keep up the great work my Friend. Also take care of your self.
Awe, I LOVE the Mary Kate photo at the end!!!!!
Salute to your effort sir!! From Philippines.
beautiful. thank you for all your great work 💗💗💗
Does this sanctuary still exist? I think what you’ve done is amazing and I hope you’re still going strong.
Yes, still going strong. Check out their Facebook page by searching The Pig Preserve 🐽🐷
Rich from The Pig Preserve retired the end of March this year. The sanctuary has been purchased and taken over by Odd Man Inn. Very sad to see his dream come to an end! I'm glad someone stepped up for the pigs.
thank you so much c: bless you
@Richard Hoyle : Can you plzz tell us how you got to love and save these creatures instead of killing or torturing them? There must have been that spark of compassion which started it all i think. Any specific story behind all this rescuing and animal loving life that you have now?
Richard...I can't tell you how pleased I am that we sent RC to you. Has the little guy settled in finally, or is he still having troubles? I'd love to come visit sometime when it warms up!!!!
RC is doing just great. We relocated him into the "handicapped" pasture with Lucky and Finnegan because of his small size and the fact that he kept going up into the back pasture and making a nest in the huge bales of hay up there. We were very worried that, off by himself, he would be taken by a roving pack of coyotes. That far from the house, we could not get to him in time should the coyotes come calling. But he has become great friends with Finnegan and Lucky. They eat together and sleep together...inseparable buddies. It looks funny as RC is so tiny and Finnegan and Lucky are growing young farm pigs. But he seems very happy where he is at and has gained a little bit of weight...but has not gotten any bigger. He is a sweet natured little fellow and everyone who visits falls in love with him. I'll try and get some more photos and a video of him onto facebook if the weather every clears up here enough to do anything besides fight the mud, snow and ice.
RC has a new buddy. Silico, the baby feral pig, is living in his pasture until he gets large enough to turn out with the others. He has adopted RC as his new big brother. Not sure RC is all that thrilled about it as the baby is a bundle of energy and keeps RC on his toes. But they are good for one another
Richard, I am THRILLED! Thank you SO much for the updates! I was just talking the other day about your place! I'm currently residing in Branson, MO....heading to TN in the spring and REALLY hope to drop by! :)
This is lovely! I am curious at how you are able to financially care for the pigs and grounds...is it through donations?...I would love to rescue pigs, but I need to learn about financial sustainability within animal sanctuaries.
From Richard Hoyle - We have a modest donor base that helps cover the essential sanctuary expenses of feed, vet care and maintenance of the sanctuary. We also get several small grants each year to do more involved repairs and/or upgrades. My wife and I are not good fundraisers, but thankfully we have a lot of people who like what we do and contribute monthly to help the pigs.
I will be glad to talk with you and answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at 931-397-4051.
Thank you for your help! I am not in the position to do anything like this right now, but I will jot down your information, and I may be phoning someday to chat! Thank you again..I'm so glad there's folks like you who can appreciate an animal for what they are.
Semper Fi.
wow! 2 per acre!
I've read, and seen, pigs that, once freed from domesticity, quickly change their shape to serve them better in the wild. Perhaps it takes a generation to see some of the differences--longer snouts for rooting, more slender bodies for quick and fast movements, etc. Perhaps it's more noticeable in the wild, where a pig has numerous predators to fear and needs to have the body and physical defense to constantly be on the alert for, and to escape from, danger.
Since our pigs are all spayed or neutered, we never have babies...unless we rescue piglets or very young pigs. We do, however, rescue and care for a population of "feral pigs" also called "wild boars" who look much as you described. Despite what the media would have you to believe...our feral pigs are among the most gentle, sweet natured and affectionate pigs at the sanctuary.