Dusty - Special Needs- Senior

Dusty was one of the first pigs we rescued. He was seized from a hoarding situation by animal control officers and sent to the West L.A. shelter where he was treated for malnutrition and scurvy. Since he has a heart condition he has remained in our sanctuary for the past four years. He is probably around 6 years old now and he takes medication to increase his heart function

Dusty is now 8 years old. He is the oldest pig in our rescue. Dusty takes pain medication daily for severe arthritis. Donations are appreciated to help fund his ongiong care.

Boots - Male - Adult

Boots was seized by Animal Control from the home of an irresponsible pet store breeder who had over 40 guinea pigs, all sick from poor conditions. Skinnies were originally bred for lab research but they recently became a novelty item. We do not adopt them out due to their poor immune systems and predisposition to illness. Boots has kidney disease, so he takes medicine daily to improve his kidney function. His lifelong buddy, Winky, passed away from heart failure in July, 2008. We think that Boots is around 5 years old. He is the last of our Skinnies. We appreciate any donations for his ongoing care.

Itchy - Male - Special Needs

Itchy was surrendered to us with his brother, Scratchy, from a private home in the summer of 2003. Both were suffering from a severe case of mites, scurvy, and malnutrition. They were purchased as a child's pet and nearly starved, forgotten in the child's bedroom. After intensive care they rebounded to good health but the neglect left them with damaged kidneys. Scratchy passed away in 2005 and Itchy lives with Nixie now. He takes medication for kidney failure and gets subcue fluids regularly.

Itchy was diagnosed with arthritis in his back and bladder sludge, the overproduction of crystals in the urine which is likely due to kidney malfunction. He takes several medications daily. Donations are appreciated for his ongoing care.

Madison - Female - Special Needs

Madison was abandoned at the Irvine Animal Care Center in early 2003. She had a severe head tilt and skull x-rays revealed a large mass in her inner ear. Her head tilt is permanent and she keeps one eye half-closed. Although she was deemed healthy by our veterinarian she later developed a condition of the bladder known as sludge. She gets medication to balance out the pH of her bladder and reduce the crystals.

Giuseppe - Male - Senior

Giuseppe is an adult black boar. He is very sweet and loving once he gets to know you. He gets along well with other piggies. He is content to sit in your lap for hours, and likes it when you have a treat for him.

Alfredo - Male - Senior

Alfredo is a beautiful Silkie boar.

He was rescued from a large dump at a Pomona shelter. He is about 7 and a half years old, but has never had any major health issues. He is available for adoption only to an experienced and very special home.

Alfredo takes medication for a heart condition which causes fluid to accumulate in his lungs. like Itchy, he also has bladder sludge. Donations are appreciated for his ongoing care.

Opie - Male - Senior

Opie is an older boar who came from a San Diego shelter. He had two bladder stones removed last month and is recovering well, thanks to the public support that provided for his operation, tests, and medication. Although Opie is bladder stone free, he has severe arthritis and a problem with impaction, probably both due to a life of poor diet and no exercise. He is a sweet guy and will remain with us for the rest of his life. Donations are appreciated for his ongoing care.