"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."
– Sir Winston Churchill, UK Prime Minster (1874-1965)
Are you interested in adopting miniature pigs?
Pig Pals of NC has been educating the public about the true nature of this incredible species since 1995.
You can be assured that we will give you accurate, truthful
information.
About Miniature
Pigs
Pigs are the 4th most intelligent mammal after humans (primates,
whales/dophins, pigs).
Most dog breeds are natural predators to pigs and will attack,
hurt, kill them.
The teacup, micro-mini, and nano pigs are simply new names
for the same 3 breeds introduced to the U.S. over 25 years ago.
Teacup, micro-mini, and nano are marketing terms.
Pigs are not full-grown until they are 4 years of age. It is
considered rare to find a pet pig in the U.S. that stays a healthy
body weight under 30#.
Learn
More
Is there a pig in need in NC? If so, contact us.
Pig Pals of NC is an educational organization that also provides sanctuary for miniature pigs in need.
Pig Pals of NC began in 1996 as a social club of pig owners meeting to talk about their pig pals. The need for rescue was quickly recognized and so began the journey to help miniature pigs.
Pig Pals of NC has a 501c3 status with the Internal Revenue Service.
Pig Pals of NC is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abandoned
miniature pigs along with educating the public about the true
nature of this incredible species.
Within these pages, you will find educational information about
potbellied pigs as pets as well as information about the adoption
process and help with placement.
All of our pigs are
spayed/neutered and we
charge NO adoption fees. We also take back our pigs if you
can no longer care for them. Why purchase from a breeder that won't
have the pig spayed/neutered or take it back years later if you
aren't able to keep it? Contact us today.
We encourage you to
browse our information and use it as a tool in your journey of
learning about potbellied pigs as pets. As of 2011, there have been no new
breeds of miniature pigs introduced into the U.S. that stay under
40# by the time they are full-grown at 4 years of age. Don't get
"duped". Check out our educational
document.
If you wish to contact us, please email pigpalsofnc@yahoo.com
PIG PALS OF NC is now on Facebook! Simply search for Pig Pals of NC
and then click to become a fan.
It's a fun way to keep up
with what is happening with Pig Pals of
NC.
What have we done lately?
Hillsborough Hog Day, Saturday,
May 19, 2012, Hillsborough, NC. Hope to see you at our
booth.
WALK/RUN with us! Saturday, March
24, 2012 in the Great Human Race (Durham, NC): http://www.active.com/donate/ghr2012/pigpalsofnc
Want to hear a great radio talk
show featuring Penny S. Jeffrey, Ph.D. (founder and executive
director of PPNC) with Dr. Kristie Mozzachio (attending
veterinarian for PPNC). Turn up the volume and enjoy! http://t.co/321kGMnC
Look beyond the other articles about people killing animals and check out this wonderful article about Pig Pals of NC in the REI based Outdoor Woman Magazine (on pdf page 32 or 60 for the magazine )
http://www.outdoorwomanmag.com/PDF/Outdoor_Woman_Issue_7_November-2011.pdf
Pig Pals of NC was featured in an
awesome local animal rescue publication called Heart2Home. Read the
article at:
http://www.heart2homemagazine.com/images/nov2011.pdf
Advisory Board
Penny S. Jeffrey, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director
A. Dawson, Ph.D., Swine Fine Retirement Center
D. Meyer, M.
Ed.., Journalist
Kristie Mozzachio, D.V.M., DACVP, Attending Veterinarian
M. Derynck, Treasurer
Mikael
Hardy, Communications and Adoption Coordinator
We all have years of experience with animal rescue and miniature pigs. Click on our names to see a brief bio (in progress)
We strongly support Gerber Animal Law Center
Copyright 2012 Pig Pals of NC TM