Some of our Residents

White Socks

I came to Ironwood when I was a little baby. My brother and I were adopted and lived with a couple for two years. Then the neighbors complained about us and we were forced to leave and ended up back here at the sanctuary.

---White Socks

Pepe

I was brought to the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary along with the rest of my family from St. Matilda’s sanctuary this summer after my caregiver suddenly moved and my family and I needed a new home. I originally came with my mom, dad and several brothers all the way from Florida from a big case of animal abuse and neglect. We all live in the Northwest field with the other pigs from St Matilda’s. I like it here and hope I never have to move again.

---Pepe

Dixie Lee

I have been living here for many, many years. My best friend is Claire. We share a shelter and do almost everything together.

---Dixie Lee

Duane

I came here with six siblings who were found wandering in a rural area. Some nice people let us come in and eat from their garden until the people from Ironwood could come get us.

---Duane

Ernie

I came to Ironwood with my brother Bert after our owners moved to a place not zoned for pigs. I had been attacked by dogs and have a huge scar on my sidel. I am safe and content living here.

---Ernie

Mason

My owners had a bunch of dogs who attacked me and bit off both my ears. Boy, was I glad to get out of there! Now I live in a big field with nothing but pigs and it’s great!

---Pepe

Miss Piggy

I live in a small field set aside for senior citizens. We have an easy life with all our comforts attended to. I have serveral close friends like Dolly, Shelby and Penny that I spend time with.

---Miss Piggy

Molly

I was a stray that was found back in 2005. A woman helped me into her yard then called Ironwood to come get me. I was really scared and shy, so they let me live in one of the Assisted Living fields so I would feel safe. I love it here now!

---Molly

Pebbles

I came here with my sister Ashley. We were both skinny and covered with ticks...yuk! After lots of vitamins, food and tick shampoo, life is great. I live in a big field with a buch of other pigs and get all the food I need. Love it!!

---Peggles

Roger Dodger

I was living a tough street life scrounging for scraps and just getting by before someone helped me get to Ironwood. Now I get plenty of food, have great friends, sleep in a shelter and get belly rubs. What more could a pig want!

---Roger Dodger

Socks

I live at Ironwood’s Annex. I am really shy around people, but I love being with the other pigs here. There are several of us that share a shelter, We have lost of room to wander around, so it’s a nice place to live.

---Socks