From a meat transport truck to FREEDOM.

Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary got a call in 2021 about a 3-month-old pig who had jumped off a meat transport truck and needed sanctuary. Our animal care manager said yes, and she made the trip out to save him.

Henry's breed of pig, the Yorkshire, is a commercial meat pig. That means that he was genetically bred to become as big as possible as quickly as possible before his intended slaughter age of six months old.

Henry is currently five years old, and he weighs in at 866 pounds at Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary's largest (and gentlest) sanctuary resident. Henry loves his mud wallow, his potbellied pig friends (especially Simon), and getting scratches behind his big pink ears.

Because of Henry's genetic makeup and hefty weight, he requires monthly medical care to ensure he is his happiest and healthiest self. Henry gets a chiropractic visit once a month and needs pain and anti-inflammatory medications as well.

Can you chip in and make sure Henry continues to lead the happy life he fought for when he jumped to freedom!

Sponsor Henry's Care!

Monthly Pain and Anti-Inflammatory Medicine: $50
Monthly Chiropractic Care: $150

Henry the Pig - Sponsor Henry's Care!