Dear
breeder of miniature pigs,
Do you
recognize me? I was sold by you to make money but our owners
could no longer care for us or we were abandoned at an animal
shelter. We tried to find you but you weren't around. We are SO
glad Pig Pals of NC were able to help us.
Are you a responsible
breeder of miniature pigs? Do you know what constitutes responsible
breeding?
Irresponsible
breeders
- make
money from the sale of miniature pigs without caring about the
well-being of that animal for its life. If you will take your pigs
back at any point during their lives for any reason, we commend and
thank you. You are a rarity and should be identified as a reputable
breeder!
- Irresponsible
breeders commit false advertising and misrepresentation of
miniature pigs. Miniature pigs in the U.S. do NOT stay a healthy
body weight of under 40# by the time they are full-grown at 4 years
of age. If you can prove us wrong, please contact us
immediately at pigpalsofnc@yahoo.com
- Irresponsible
breeders will sell an animal before it has had the proper amount of
time with its mother. Piglets should not be fully weaned prior to 8
weeks of age. This will ensure the best chance at a strong
nutritional start which in turn will provide the strongest immune
system possible.
- Irresponsible
breeders will not permanently identify their miniature pigs in case
they end up at a sanctuary or shelter. Miniature pigs can and
should be microchipped or identified by another means.
- Irresponsible
breeders will ship their pigs out of NC without the proper and
legal health certificates, identification, and in some cases,
bloodwork. Proper shipment helps stop the spread of
diseases.
