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My child is in a wheelchair. Is the facility accessible?

Welcome! Yes, Sweet Acres is wheelchair accessible. The driveway is a mix of soft gravel but beyond the gates, our Sanctuary is flat, and all grass with some patio.

Do you have any miniature pigs to see?

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a miniature pig. It is a marketing ploy by dishonest breeders to sell or advertise them this way. ALL healthy, mature, potbelly pigs will grow to a solid 100-125 lbs or more.

Many of the Sanctuary’s residents were once someone’s pet, sold to them as a “mini”. When they grew to their normal size, they were no longer wanted or were unable to live in their particular environment (ie a house with multiple stairs to the outside).

Sweet Acres only has adult pigs; there are no piglets at the Rescue.

What is the most unique trait of a potbelly pig?

It’s hard to pick just one! They have big personalities and we could go on and on about so many of them, but if pressed, we’d probably say their “smarts”. PBPs have the intelligence of a three year old so if you have one as a pet, you are locking yourself in to 20 years with a toddler in the house. Think about that… They are incredibly smart and can get into a lot of mischief as a result.

What would people not know about a potbelly pig?

They are very sensitive. They have big bellies but even bigger hearts. They feel. They experience grief, fear, distrust and disappointment. We’ve seen it time and time again, with each surrender of a pig to us. That said, they also feel excitement and joy (they wag their tail when happy) and love. Each time a new rescue arrives, there is a lot of emotional upheaval with the herd. The established hierarchy might be challenged and each pig will experience feelings as a result of the shakedown! Pebbles, our newest gal, is certainly laying claim to the alpha role and Cardi P and Wellington are not happy about that. They sulk. Noah and Delilah, who sit at the bottom of the pack worry about how this might impact their dinner time! All said, potbelly pigs are very much in-tune with their feelings, the feelings of the others in the herd, and even their visitors. It’s why they make awesome therapy animals.