Say hello to our bundle of joy, Pinky!

This beautiful little boy was only one day old when we rescued him in September 2023.

We received a message from a vet in Norfolk, where a new-born piglet had been handed in. He was found in the middle of a road, bumped and bruised, with his umbilical cord still attached. It's likely that he was born on a slaughter truck and fell out.

Being so young and separated from his mum, it was crucial to provide him with the best care to ensure his survival. Up to 20% of piglets don't make it through their first week of life, often due to the cold. Piglets can't regulate their body temperature until they're about three weeks old, and Pinky needed to be fed every hour to ensure he received the right nutrients for healthy growth. Despite the odds, Pinky showed his fighting spirit from the start. Hayley hand reared Pinky at home, before moving him to the sanctuary.

He is a mischievous boy who loves a cuddle, and playing with Hayley's dogs, even when he was a tiny piglet!

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