Hi, I’m Ty
On a Spring night in 2019, Ty was rescued from a transport trailer destined for a finishing farm in Iowa where they would fatten him up for slaughter. He was a lucky piglet that night his rescuer took pity on him, brought him home, and called Barn Sanctuary.
After bringing him to his forever home at the sanctuary, we quickly realized that falling in love with Ty was inevitable. As a young piglet, Ty was a bundle of cuddles and affection. He loved being around people and would crawl into anyone’s lap for snuggles. From his first day at the sanctuary, Ty was a calm and kind-hearted pig.
Ty spent his first few weeks at home with a staff member who bottle-fed him every four hours until he was ready to relocate to the sanctuary. There he met Elsa and Anna —his new best friends.
Ty eventually grew up to be an independent pig, although he still spends his time with his pig besties, Elsa and Anna. The three of them have often been caught snuggling together. Ty loves a belly rub and face massage from his humans, and you can find him grazing, rooting, and playing in the pasture.
Sponsorships help us provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover unexpected emergency care costs. Sponsor Ty to help us provide the care he deserves!