Frequently Asked Questions

To keep life peaceful for the pigs, all visits are by appointment only. You can join one of my shared "Family Drop-In" slots or book a Private Group session if you want the sanctuary all to yourself.

This is a working sanctuary! Closed-toe shoes (boots or sneakers) are mandatory. Please leave the sandals and flip-flops at home—it's for your safety and the pigs' toes.

Yes! The pigs love healthy snacks like apples, cucumbers, and all types of melons. Please refrain from bringing root vegetables (like carrots) or cabbage. You can bring your treats whole—I’ll handle the slicing on-site! I just ask that all feeding is supervised to ensure the pigs don't get overfed and everyone stays safe.

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.

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.

It’s hard to pick just one trait! They have big personalities, but if pressed, we’d say it’s their "smarts" combined with their sensitivity. PBPs have the intelligence of a three-year-old—meaning if you have one as a pet, you’re essentially committing to 20 years with a toddler in the house! They are incredibly smart, which can lead to plenty of mischief, but they also have even bigger hearts.

They feel deeply and experience grief, fear, and disappointment, but also pure excitement and joy (they even wag their tails when happy!). Because they are so in-tune with their own feelings, the feelings of their herd, and even their visitors, they make awesome therapy animals. Whether it's Pebbles challenging the herd hierarchy or Noah and Delilah worrying about dinner time, these pigs are highly emotional, sensitive, and intelligent beings.

For the safety and well-being of our pigs, no outside pets are allowed on the property. Pigs are prey animals and can become very anxious around dogs they don't know. Thank you for helping me keep the sanctuary a low-stress environment for them!