Adoption

What are some points to consider before adopting?

We have been rescuing and placing miniature pigs in NC since the late 1990s and have found

the following to work best for miniature pigs

Miniature pigs are considered livestock animals in NC and so you must be zoned to allow livestock . Please check with your zoning/planning department to see if miniature pigs are allowed and get a determination letter.

Pigs are social animals that establish heirarchies within their herds. Pigs should NOT be adopeted as single pigs unless you already have one that you need a companion for. Approximately 90% of pigs living as single pigs become aggressive by the time they reach mature age (i.e. 4 years).

Pigs require a fenced-area that is tall enough to prevent a dog from jumping over and strong enough at the bottom to prevent the pigs from pushing/rooting out. Chain-link will NOT hold a pig unless it has been buried a minimum of 6" into the ground or has a strand of electrified wire at nose-level. We suggest a minimum of 50' x 50' fenced-area for 2 miniature pigs, larger area if possible!

Housing should provide warmth in winter and coolness in summer, be large enough for 2 pigs to comfortably go into and turn around. We suggest a pig house to be at least 4' tall, 4' long, and 3' wide.

WHO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION FROM OTHERS?

We suggest reaching out to Red Dog Farm based in Greensboro, NC.

They will have specific adoption requirements.