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Mrs. Potts and Chip are two of the gentlest pigs we have ever met! They are absolute sweethearts and deserve a home as loving as they are!
We first learned about these two when a good samaritan had reached out asking if we’d be able to take them. They told us that the girls had been used by a backyard breeder who had recently decided he was done with them and had been planning on just dropping them at an auction to get whatever he could for them. The good samaritan had been able to convince him to turn them over to her so she could find a good home for them and she had reached out to us and we knew immediately we had to help.
Mrs Potts is about 5 years old and had who knows how many litters of piglets, just to watch all of her piglets except Chip be taken away from her and sold to whoever was willing to pay for them. Chip is about 2 years old and had already had 2 litters before she came to us.
When Mrs. Potts first arrived at Wayward, it was pretty obvious she had never really had any good interactions with humans. She was super shut down and was really timid around us. She was also overweight and almost had mechanical blindness, which is when a pig is so overweight that rolls of fat actually close over the eye making it so they can’t see. Since she’s been with us, she’s been on a diet and has really come out of her shell! She’s now able to happily move around and is showing us just how much of a sweetheart she really is!
Chip is just as sweet as her mother, but is even more outgoing! She started off a lot more terrified of people than her mother, but is now one of the first pigs to greet our visitors and always checks with our staff to see if we have any snacks for her by gently booping her nose into the back of our knees.
We think these two would make an amazing pair for any first time pig owners, or would be an easy addition to an already existing herd! If you are interested in adopting these two, the first step would be to fill out an adoption application for them at waywardranch.org.
Mrs. Potts and Chip are two of the gentlest pigs we have ever met! They are absolute sweethearts and deserve a home as loving as they are!
We first learned about these two when a good samaritan had reached out asking if we’d be able to take them. They told us that the girls had been used by a backyard breeder who had recently decided he was done with them and had been planning on just dropping them at an auction to get whatever he could for them. The good samaritan had been able to convince him to turn them over to her so she could find a good home for them and she had reached out to us and we knew immediately we had to help.
Mrs Potts is about 5 years old and had who knows how many litters of piglets, just to watch all of her piglets except Chip be taken away from her and sold to whoever was willing to pay for them. Chip is about 2 years old and had already had 2 litters before she came to us.
When Mrs. Potts first arrived at Wayward, it was pretty obvious she had never really had any good interactions with humans. She was super shut down and was really timid around us. She was also overweight and almost had mechanical blindness, which is when a pig is so overweight that rolls of fat actually close over the eye making it so they can’t see. Since she’s been with us, she’s been on a diet and has really come out of her shell! She’s now able to happily move around and is showing us just how much of a sweetheart she really is!
Chip is just as sweet as her mother, but is even more outgoing! She started off a lot more terrified of people than her mother, but is now one of the first pigs to greet our visitors and always checks with our staff to see if we have any snacks for her by gently booping her nose into the back of our knees.
We think these two would make an amazing pair for any first time pig owners, or would be an easy addition to an already existing herd! If you are interested in adopting these two, the first step would be to fill out an adoption application for them at waywardranch.org.
Fill out our adoption application or contact us if you have any questions! We can be reached through email (wras.adoptions@gmail.com).
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Approve Application
Once you fill out our adoption application we will review it and determine if the animal you are interested in is the best fit for your home
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Meet the Pet
Once we have determined which animal would be the best fit for your family, we will set up a time and place for you to meet them.
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Home Check
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Anyone interested in adopting a pet from us should first fill out our online application! From there we are excited to set up an appointment for you to meet your potential new best friend. If it is a love connection we will set up an adoption date where a home visit is also conducted.
We require at least 2 personal references and a home visit. Depending on circumstances a vet reference or landlord reference will also be requested.
Anyone interested in adopting a pet from us should first fill out our online application! From there we are excited to set up an appointment for you to meet your potential new best friend. If it is a love connection we will set up an adoption date where a home visit is also conducted.
We require at least 2 personal references and a home visit. Depending on circumstances a vet reference or landlord reference will also be requested.
We accept approved adopters by appointment only to meet our animals. This allows us to ensure that your home is a good fit for the animal you are interested in before having you meet them.
We accept approved adopters by appointment only to meet our animals. This allows us to ensure that your home is a good fit for the animal you are interested in before having you meet them.
More about this rescue
Our Mission: To provide a quality life to the animals that need it most.
Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501c3, tax exempt non-profit organization and all donations to our sanctuary are tax deductible.
The Dream:
Wayward Ranch was founded by three friends who, after working for other rescues for a long time, realized there was something missing from the average rescue model. No animal is perfect, and in the typical shelter system any behavioral concerns an animal had coming in are just exacerbated the longer they are kenneled or caged waiting for a home.
Many local shelters have taken to shipping puppies up from the south because they are more “adoptable” than the shelter animals we have here. However, this just floods are market and takes homes and resources from our local animals who are suffering as a result.
We are committed to a different type of rescue experience. We are a unique combination of adoption and sanctuary facility, taking the pressure of euthanasia away from animals who may not be generically adoptable. We also help our animals thrive, rather than deteriorate, as they wait for forever homes using a combination of enrichment and training techniques.
Our Mission: To provide a quality life to the animals that need it most.
Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501c3, tax exempt non-profit organization and all donations to our sanctuary are tax deductible.
The Dream:
Wayward Ranch was founded by three friends who, after working for other rescues for a long time, realized there was something missing from the average rescue model. No animal is perfect, and in the typical shelter system any behavioral concerns an animal had coming in are just exacerbated the longer they are kenneled or caged waiting for a home.
Many local shelters have taken to shipping puppies up from the south because they are more “adoptable” than the shelter animals we have here. However, this just floods are market and takes homes and resources from our local animals who are suffering as a result.
We are committed to a different type of rescue experience. We are a unique combination of adoption and sanctuary facility, taking the pressure of euthanasia away from animals who may not be generically adoptable. We also help our animals thrive, rather than deteriorate, as they wait for forever homes using a combination of enrichment and training techniques.
