The Mini Mountain Farm Sanctuary

04/24/2026

Hoof day at The Mini Mountain Farm. 🐐🐖💅🏻

Ben Pollak from made the trip out today to give our crew some much-needed care. Gus, Beni, Googy, Moe, Sonny, Ralphie, Frank, and Odie all got their hooves trimmed, Bingo got a full cleanup, and Georgio, Wilbur, and the rest of the gang hung around to supervise (and hustle for snacks).

Regular hoof and tusk care isn’t glamorous, but it’s one of the most important things we do for our residents. Overgrown hooves lead to pain, posture problems, and mobility issues. Tusk care keeps our pigs comfortable and safe with the herd. These visits happen every 3 to 6 months and they’re a significant investment in our residents’ long-term health and comfort.

A visit like today’s simply isn’t possible without our supporters and Patreon community. If you’ve ever wondered where your support goes, it’s right here: in every comfortable step Gus takes across the pasture tonight. 💛

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04/05/2026

Too many piggy smiles today to choose just one. 🐷🤗
Which one is your favorite? 📸😄🐽

03/11/2026

Two sunshine boys enjoying this beautiful day! 🐽☀️🐽

03/08/2026

Some happy “it feels like Spring” snapshots to brighten your day! Brighter days are coming! 🙌🏻☀️🐷🐐💚

12/05/2025

A Patreon Exclusive story from last night's Emergency Supermoon Shuffle. - - Sponsor a resident now to hear what we were up to in the late hours of the zero degree night.

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12/03/2025

To all of the small sanctuaries out there,

The ones who go unnoticed.
The ones with no big donors.
The ones who can’t find volunteers.
The ones who can’t get a single soul to be a donor match.
The ones who pay out of pocket because their accounts are overdrawn.
The ones who can’t compete in this world of algorithms.
The ones who feel discouraged, defeated, and like they’re failing.

We see you.
We appreciate you.
And the work you are doing is life-changing.

Keep going. For them. ❤️🐷

Love,
The Mini Mountain Farm 💚

And to the people who support these small sanctuaries, you are our lifeline. We appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. 🥹🫶🏻

12/02/2025

🌟 Meet Bess — The Pig Who Loves Bigger Than Her Past 🌟

Today, we want to introduce you to someone who embodies everything Giving Tuesday stands for: hope, resilience, and the power of compassion.

This is Bess — one of the most beloved residents at The Mini Mountain Farm Sanctuary.
If you’ve ever had the privilege of meeting her, you know: Bess doesn’t just steal hearts… she restores them.

Bess spent the early years of her life isolated in a college breeding program. She was used solely to produce piglets, never given love, comfort, or companionship. And when her body could no longer provide profitable pregnancies, her life no longer mattered.

But then something incredible happened.

A connection.

A moment of recognition.

A soul-to-soul spark that said “Not this one. Not Bess.”

That connection saved her life. And now, Bess is safe. She is loved. She gives love freely. Her gentle nature touches every visitor who meets her. Despite everything she endured, she has chosen joy, trust, and connection. That spirit is why she has become the heartbeat of our sanctuary.

But here is the hard part:

❤️‍🩹 We are in crisis.

Our sanctuary funds are at an all-time low. For months, we’ve been covering the cost of feed, vet care, shelter, and daily needs out of our own pockets. We are stretched thinner than ever, and we cannot keep going without help.

💚 This Giving Tuesday, Bess is asking for your support.

Your donation today doesn’t just keep Bess safe.
It keeps all of our residents fed, warm, healthy, and loved.

It keeps our gates open.

It keeps hope alive.

👉 If Bess has touched your heart, please consider donating today.

No amount is too small — truly. Every dollar makes a real, immediate difference.

✨ Donate: https://givebutter.com/j7JZvw
✨ Share Bess’s story to spread the word
✨ Help us continue the work that saved her life, and so many others

From Bess, and from all of us at The Mini Mountain Farm Sanctuary,
Thank you for believing in them.
Thank you for believing in love.

Help Us Open Up Our Doors to More Rescues

12/01/2025

Today, we’re shining a light on someone with the biggest personality: Odie the potbellied pig. 🐽

Odie came to The Mini Mountain Farm after being abandoned by his owner, no longer wanted, and ultimately slated for auction. A beloved pet treated like he didn’t matter, discarded by the very humans who should have protected him. But the moment he arrived here, it was clear that Odie had never given up on people.

This boy knows tricks, loves affection, and will trot over to anyone who so much as glances in his direction, just in case they might want to give him a scratch or tell him he’s handsome. And if it’s even close to mealtime? That’s when Odie’s infamous “dinner fangs” appear, really just an absurd amount of dramatic drool, dangling like tusks as he eagerly awaits his bowl. It’s… impressive. And slightly alarming.

Odie has the most photogenic snoot you’ll ever see and can build a straw hut worthy of architectural recognition. He is gentle, social, endlessly sweet, and a daily reminder of why places like ours matter.

Here at The Mini Mountain Farm, Odie will never again be unwanted.

He will forever know safety, comfort, dignity, and love.

But we can only give animals like Odie the life they deserve with your help.

❤️ Giving Tuesday is tomorrow. Will you help us show Odie, and all our residents, that they matter?

Every donation, no matter the size, directly supports their medical care, food, enrichment, and lifelong sanctuary.

👉 Donate today and help us enter Giving Tuesday with strength and momentum.

Odie deserves the world. Let’s give it to him.

11/30/2025

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Frankie — The Boss Man With a Heart of Gold

Today, we’re shining a light on Frankie, one of our beloved potbellied pigs and an unforgettable member of the trio we affectionately call “The Three Old Men.” Frankie arrived at The Mini Mountain Farm alongside Ralphie and Sonny after being rescued from a failed sanctuary where they’d been left to fend for themselves. With no food, no shelter, and no one to care for them, the three wandered freely, simply trying to survive.

Today, everything has changed.
Frankie, also known as Frankopotamus, has become the undisputed boss of the group. He’s a little rough around the edges and can be a touch grumpy, but don’t let that fool you. This old man has a soft heart and some of the finest old-man whiskers you’ll ever see. He takes his leadership role seriously, especially when it comes to Sonny.

We believe Sonny has impaired vision, and over time, Frankie has naturally stepped in as his guide pig. The two share a remarkable bond, never far from each other, always moving as a pair. Whether they’re navigating the pasture or curled up together in a warm bed of straw, Frankie watches out for Sonny with gentle protectiveness. Watching this friendship grow has been one of the most touching experiences at the farm.

When he isn’t looking after his best friend, Frankie enjoys soaking up the sunshine, relaxing in a cozy nest of straw, and indulging in long, luxurious belly scratches. It has been a joy and an honor to give these three old men the safe, peaceful forever home they deserve.

❤️Help Us Continue This Work

On this Giving Tuesday, your support makes it possible for pigs like Frankie, Sonny, and Ralphie to live out their days in comfort, companionship, and love.

Please consider making a donation today to help us continue rescuing and caring for animals who need us most.

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11/29/2025

🐷 Resident Spotlight: Wilbur

For this Giving Tuesday, we’d like you to meet Wilbur, one of the sweetest souls to ever arrive at Mini Mountain Farm.

Wilbur is a kune kune pig who came to us after a family reached out in desperation. They had bought him as a birthday gift for their daughter, back when he was a tiny piglet, novel, adorable, and easy to manage. But as Wilbur grew, the interest in caring for him faded. Teenagers get busy, life moves on, and suddenly Wilbur was no longer the cute little baby he once was. He became a pig with needs, emotions, and a desire for connection.

When Wilbur began rooting up the yard, the family didn’t know what to do. The father who contacted us truly cared for him and didn’t want to see him harmed, but he feared that sending Wilbur to the butcher might be the only option left.

We could not let that happen.

Wilbur wasn’t a problem.

He wasn’t disposable.

He was a loved family pet, one who deserved better than being discarded the moment he became inconvenient.

Today, Wilbur has a forever home here at Mini Mountain Farm, and he is thriving. He’s formed a precious bond with Georgio, and the two are absolutely inseparable. Whether they’re snuggled up in a warm bed of straw or screaming in unison at dinner time, they are a perfect pair. 🐷🐷

Wilbur is goofy, unbelievably cute, and always ready to flop over for a belly rub. How anyone could look at this lovable boy and consider giving up on him is unimaginable to us. We truly can’t imagine our farm without him. 💛

This Giving Tuesday, your support helps ensure pigs like Wilbur are saved, cherished, and given the safe life they deserve.

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