Bitsy was just a piglet when several siblings purchased her and a group of pigs to raise for meat. For reasons unknown, though, her guardian changed his mind. Maybe she won him over. Regardless, she was never slaughtered.

All Mia wanted was to be with her children. At the same time, her time with them was fleeting.

Born at a New York petting zoo, George’s life began on display. But despite all of the eyes on him and his family, few noticed how much George suffered in plain sight.

Did you know that pigs bond for life when they’re given the chance?

You can make a difference and change a life by choosing to Gift Sanctuary and symbolically adopt George piglet for that special someone.

Meet Rory and Eric: two pigs who survived rough beginnings and difficult losses in life, and came out on the other side to find the love and friendship they needed in each other.

As a Friends of Hilda Club member, your leading support will help shape the future of Farm Sanctuary.

Farm Sanctuary's Co-Founder and President, Gene Baur, new book "Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement" detailing 40 years of rescue, refuge, and radical kindness — told in over 200 images and the stories behind them.

Often stereotyped as stubborn and unintelligent, donkeys are actually quite clever, astute, and remarkably adaptable animals.

Join us this summer at Pignic and Hoedown: 40 Years, as we celebrate four decades of Farm Sanctuary and our movement.