dedicated to providing shelter for Potbelly pigs and resources for owners of Potbellies
Where Has Summer Gone?
It seems just like yesterday that we were shoveling snow and getting the huts all cleaned out for warmer weather and now here we are headed back for the “Cold Weather” routine. The Pig-A-Sus has had a good summer, lots going on between the Sanctuary and trying to build the new building before cold weather, which now seems to “Not be going to happen” as we have planned. The County still has not ok’d the building permit, so we are just sitting hoping that in the next few weeks it is approved. IF not, then we most likely will have to postpone the construction until Spring, as
right now all the ground work has been done and with all the rain it is just one big mud hole.
Even though they are predicting a “wet/cold” winter, with a few adjustments to the older wooden huts we will be able to survive the winter, plus lots of fresh and fluffy wheat straw, all should happy.
What is a few months of extra work with frozen water, ice and shoveling snow. We have gotten several semi loads of wood for the heat for the new concrete huts, so the “oldsters” will have the luxury of heated huts with fresh air. We have learned a lot with the new huts, and want to implement the improvements to the new building, so maybe not getting the permit as expected, is a “blessing in disguise” as they say.
All the “Potbelly Pig’s” are doing great thru the summer. We did loose “My Little Man” (who actually was a little girl) a few weeks back to old age, She was close to 20, so she had a good life and was active until the end.
The new additions this summer, Otis (4) & Petunia (3), have become a couple!!!!!! They now share a hut and with the little fat cheeks that they have they will be great this winter sharing…. Odie (5 mts) & Sassy (5 mts), from Florida are doing great. Odie has become friends with another new addition “MoShu”(1½) who came from Denver. MoShu and Odie have become buddies while Ms. Sassy was off to her movie star break thru. She will appear in a movie that should be in complete production and ready in early spring. It will be titled “Forget Me Not”. This movie was filmed in Colorado around Fort Collins area, We will post when it is finished. Sassy was a hit in all aspects, along with Rocky, That is another story….
We have received so many calls this summer inquiring about placement, we are so full and with the economy the way that it is, we are literally speaking “Afraid to take in more” right now we have 73, and out of the 73 & 19 are very special needs..and with donations down it is tight.
Now that school has started, we do not have the volunteers that we had thru the summer. Ms. Lauren from Fruita was great. We want to say a “Special Thank You to her,” as she devoted lots of her summer hours at the Pig-A-Sus, Laren, thank you so much and Ms. Sassy thanks you also for all the “Bad Times” she gave you in training. Laren not only rolled up her sleeves in pen cleaning, watering, she worked with Sassy teaching her to lead, sit and eat treats!!!!!! Good Job to a wonderful young volunteer. Again Thanks from Sioux, Rocky, LJ and Ms. Sassy
Now an update on the most “Famous Research Girls from University of Salt Lake.” Ruby and Topaz are so SPECIAL, these girls have not got a clue that they are “Pigs.” They think that they are “People” Ruby sits and waits for you to put her food in the bowls and then you tell her she can eat. Topaz thinks that every time you are close to her she needs pets, scratches, and they love to have their little ears rubbed. We have taken all the tags and rings out of there ears and I have sworn to go get these rings that guys put in their ears and put in. They still are so individualized, They are great in the pen together, but when eating and sleeping comes around, they want their own separate space. Ruby is a climber and she will climb the panels and run around in the yard visiting everything and everybody, then she goes back and climbs in her pen and just hangs out. Topaz, is trying to eat the bark off the tree and sometimes she tries to climb on the lower branches, and sit. Health issues have been so minimal that I sometimes forget that they are not use to this sort of environment, but they have adjusted so well. AND amazingly enough they are still small each have gained about 3 pounds since they arrived. Check the pictures on the web site as we are getting ready to post new ones and they will be included.
The Summer Open House was good. Lots of people came thru and we did have several good sponsors, which we would like you to patronize if you get a chance, End Zone Sports Pub, Fruita, Colorado, Big-O-Tires, Grand Junction, Gold Gym, Shell Fuel and Convinces in Fruita, Clifton Lube, Clifton, City Market, Gift Cards, and to anyone we missed we apologize, but know that all was deeply appreciated. We also will post pictures of these events. We have been so busy this summer with work, farming and taking care of the Sanctuary we have not had much computer time, and needless to say the computer has been down several times in the last couple of months, Guess we will have to finally concede and buy a new one some day.
We are going to be doing something different for the winter “Open House/Fundraiser” and the holidays this year, so starting around the 1st of November watching your mail, as you will be getting a letter from us explaining what we are doing.
Now one more quick note, for all of those who view the website and read our newsletter, there are several changes:
We are going to quarterly newsletters again OR WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING URGENT, WE WILL POST… SO KEEP CHECKING BACK TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON SOME EVENT OR SOME GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT, Medical will be updates often
We will update with photo more often and medical notes. But on the Sanctuary news and Potbelly pigs, there basically isn’t much change. We have PayPal’s for donations or our mailing address is still the same: 506 S Road, Mack, Colorado, 81525
2nd We have been receiving an unusual amount of request for adoptions of Mini pigs/teacup pigs and if we don’t have any can we recommend a breeder that may have some for sale. Come on guys, we appreciate the contact don’t get us wrong, but we are a Sanctuary for unwanted potbelly pigs that have outgrown their welcome in a family or have gotten to big, or the families, due to economy can no longer afford to take care of them or their health. Many of these potbelly pigs that we have on site in the Sanctuary were purchased as your famous “Mini pigs” that now weigh 200+ pounds, are arthritic, don’t have good health from being inbred. We are not saying that all Mini pigs do the above, but please be sure to do your homework before purchasing. If you contact a rescue/ Sanctuary, you are going to hear the real truth, and 10 out of 10 times, you will hear “We do not recommend Breeders for purchases, when there are 1,000’s of loving, wonderful potbelly pigs in rescues all over the USA looking for homes.” Please reconsider adoption and educate yourself on one of the most “Unique Pet’s” a family could ever include. Remember most people choose potbelly pigs because of the length of their lives 20+ years, a lot of the mini pigs, teacup pigs have a much less life span because of all the health issue that arise, You may be a lucky person and find one that doesn’t give you “A special needs” project pet, but they are very, very rare.
If you have health questions please feel free to contact us thru email and we will get back with you as soon as possible. Remember we have full time jobs, plus the Sanctuary, if it is an emergency please contact your vet immediately….
PIG-A-SUS WINTER TIPS
New bedding, straw and blankets, lots of water and don’t forget the winter health of your pet. Worming, coat care, hooves and most of all SHELTER FROM THE WIND, COLD AND WET.
If you suspect that your pet is getting sick, don’t wait contact your vet or animal assistant person immediately for care and in some cases a much less veterinarian bill.
It seems just like yesterday that we were shoveling snow and getting the huts all cleaned out for warmer weather and now here we are headed back for the “Cold Weather” routine. The Pig-A-Sus has had a good summer, lots going on between the Sanctuary and trying to build the new building before cold weather, which now seems to “Not be going to happen” as we have planned. The County still has not ok’d the building permit, so we are just sitting hoping that in the next few weeks it is approved. IF not, then we most likely will have to postpone the construction until Spring, as
right now all the ground work has been done and with all the rain it is just one big mud hole.
Even though they are predicting a “wet/cold” winter, with a few adjustments to the older wooden huts we will be able to survive the winter, plus lots of fresh and fluffy wheat straw, all should happy.
What is a few months of extra work with frozen water, ice and shoveling snow. We have gotten several semi loads of wood for the heat for the new concrete huts, so the “oldsters” will have the luxury of heated huts with fresh air. We have learned a lot with the new huts, and want to implement the improvements to the new building, so maybe not getting the permit as expected, is a “blessing in disguise” as they say.
All the “Potbelly Pig’s” are doing great thru the summer. We did loose “My Little Man” (who actually was a little girl) a few weeks back to old age, She was close to 20, so she had a good life and was active until the end.
The new additions this summer, Otis (4) & Petunia (3), have become a couple!!!!!! They now share a hut and with the little fat cheeks that they have they will be great this winter sharing…. Odie (5 mts) & Sassy (5 mts), from Florida are doing great. Odie has become friends with another new addition “MoShu”(1½) who came from Denver. MoShu and Odie have become buddies while Ms. Sassy was off to her movie star break thru. She will appear in a movie that should be in complete production and ready in early spring. It will be titled “Forget Me Not”. This movie was filmed in Colorado around Fort Collins area, We will post when it is finished. Sassy was a hit in all aspects, along with Rocky, That is another story….
We have received so many calls this summer inquiring about placement, we are so full and with the economy the way that it is, we are literally speaking “Afraid to take in more” right now we have 73, and out of the 73 & 19 are very special needs..and with donations down it is tight.
Now that school has started, we do not have the volunteers that we had thru the summer. Ms. Lauren from Fruita was great. We want to say a “Special Thank You to her,” as she devoted lots of her summer hours at the Pig-A-Sus, Laren, thank you so much and Ms. Sassy thanks you also for all the “Bad Times” she gave you in training. Laren not only rolled up her sleeves in pen cleaning, watering, she worked with Sassy teaching her to lead, sit and eat treats!!!!!! Good Job to a wonderful young volunteer. Again Thanks from Sioux, Rocky, LJ and Ms. Sassy
Now an update on the most “Famous Research Girls from University of Salt Lake.” Ruby and Topaz are so SPECIAL, these girls have not got a clue that they are “Pigs.” They think that they are “People” Ruby sits and waits for you to put her food in the bowls and then you tell her she can eat. Topaz thinks that every time you are close to her she needs pets, scratches, and they love to have their little ears rubbed. We have taken all the tags and rings out of there ears and I have sworn to go get these rings that guys put in their ears and put in. They still are so individualized, They are great in the pen together, but when eating and sleeping comes around, they want their own separate space. Ruby is a climber and she will climb the panels and run around in the yard visiting everything and everybody, then she goes back and climbs in her pen and just hangs out. Topaz, is trying to eat the bark off the tree and sometimes she tries to climb on the lower branches, and sit. Health issues have been so minimal that I sometimes forget that they are not use to this sort of environment, but they have adjusted so well. AND amazingly enough they are still small each have gained about 3 pounds since they arrived. Check the pictures on the web site as we are getting ready to post new ones and they will be included.
The Summer Open House was good. Lots of people came thru and we did have several good sponsors, which we would like you to patronize if you get a chance, End Zone Sports Pub, Fruita, Colorado, Big-O-Tires, Grand Junction, Gold Gym, Shell Fuel and Convinces in Fruita, Clifton Lube, Clifton, City Market, Gift Cards, and to anyone we missed we apologize, but know that all was deeply appreciated. We also will post pictures of these events. We have been so busy this summer with work, farming and taking care of the Sanctuary we have not had much computer time, and needless to say the computer has been down several times in the last couple of months, Guess we will have to finally concede and buy a new one some day.
We are going to be doing something different for the winter “Open House/Fundraiser” and the holidays this year, so starting around the 1st of November watching your mail, as you will be getting a letter from us explaining what we are doing.
Now one more quick note, for all of those who view the website and read our newsletter, there are several changes:
We are going to quarterly newsletters again OR WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING URGENT, WE WILL POST… SO KEEP CHECKING BACK TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON SOME EVENT OR SOME GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT, Medical will be updates often
We will update with photo more often and medical notes. But on the Sanctuary news and Potbelly pigs, there basically isn’t much change. We have PayPal’s for donations or our mailing address is still the same: 506 S Road, Mack, Colorado, 81525
2nd We have been receiving an unusual amount of request for adoptions of Mini pigs/teacup pigs and if we don’t have any can we recommend a breeder that may have some for sale. Come on guys, we appreciate the contact don’t get us wrong, but we are a Sanctuary for unwanted potbelly pigs that have outgrown their welcome in a family or have gotten to big, or the families, due to economy can no longer afford to take care of them or their health. Many of these potbelly pigs that we have on site in the Sanctuary were purchased as your famous “Mini pigs” that now weigh 200+ pounds, are arthritic, don’t have good health from being inbred. We are not saying that all Mini pigs do the above, but please be sure to do your homework before purchasing. If you contact a rescue/ Sanctuary, you are going to hear the real truth, and 10 out of 10 times, you will hear “We do not recommend Breeders for purchases, when there are 1,000’s of loving, wonderful potbelly pigs in rescues all over the USA looking for homes.” Please reconsider adoption and educate yourself on one of the most “Unique Pet’s” a family could ever include. Remember most people choose potbelly pigs because of the length of their lives 20+ years, a lot of the mini pigs, teacup pigs have a much less life span because of all the health issue that arise, You may be a lucky person and find one that doesn’t give you “A special needs” project pet, but they are very, very rare.
If you have health questions please feel free to contact us thru email and we will get back with you as soon as possible. Remember we have full time jobs, plus the Sanctuary, if it is an emergency please contact your vet immediately….
PIG-A-SUS WINTER TIPS
New bedding, straw and blankets, lots of water and don’t forget the winter health of your pet. Worming, coat care, hooves and most of all SHELTER FROM THE WIND, COLD AND WET.
If you suspect that your pet is getting sick, don’t wait contact your vet or animal assistant person immediately for care and in some cases a much less veterinarian bill.
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