Hi, I’m Melanie
Barn Sanctuary received a call from Jackson County Animal Control regarding a smaller sanctuary struggling to feed its animals. The animals there were living in squalor, breeding freely, and being fed only every few days.
We stepped in to remove all 26 pigs and piglets, providing immediate care and searching for new homes. Fortunately, we were able to rehome several pigs to other sanctuaries.
The remaining pigs, a total of 16 (including 2 that had litters), have now found their forever home at Barn Sanctuary. We built a new habitat specifically for potbelly pigs, where they can now spend their days playing in their yard and basking in the sun.
Melanie was likely born in Summer/Fall of 2022. She was pregnant when she arrived, but the fetus became mummified and was surgically removed during her spay.
She is the largest of the Spice Girls (and larger than most of the others in general) and has pink spots on each nostril that do not connect.
Sponsorships help us provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care costs for each animal. Sponsor Melanie to help us provide the care she deserves!