08/09/2026
What does it take to save a pig?
In Petunia’s case, it took a whole series of people saying, “I’ll help.”
First, an animal-loving young man rescued her from a market. He didn’t want her to be harmed, so he brought her home to be his pet.
But caring for a pig turned out to be much harder than he expected. Her yard flooded every time it rained, and with college approaching, he knew she needed a better home.
Luckily, a foster stepped up.
Petunia spent the next few weeks in foster care while we searched for an adopter and arranged her spay.
At 120 pounds, Petunia needed specialized care, so she headed to Texas A&M’s Large Animal Hospital. Three days later, she came home with a beautiful incision, bright eyes, and her trust in people completely intact.
Then she struck gold again.
Cheri lives in Florida with horses and pet goats and had been thinking about adding a pig to the family. She decided to adopt Petunia.
How do you get a 120-pound pig from Houston to Florida?
Two of our staff members volunteered. They left Houston at 5 a.m. and arrived 16 hours later, with Petunia happily snoozing in the van for most of the trip.
The next morning, they got to see the life waiting for her.
Ten fenced acres. Giant shade trees. Horses. Goat friends. And a custom bedroom just for her.
Petunia—now Annie—is finally home.
It took a rescuer, a foster, veterinary care, an adopter, two very long-distance drivers, and a whole lot of people willing to help.
If you’d like to help cover Petunia’s spay surgery, we’d be so grateful for your donation.
