Rupert

Rupert came to us in early August, 2018. At approximately 2 months old. His “family“ could not afford to neuter him or any of his medical care. So they sought a rescue to give Rupert a chance at his best life. Ruperts mom was the victim of greedy humans and under age breeding. Many breeders will impregnate a very young potbelly pig (they can get pregnant as early as three month old) they carry for for three months so at six months old Ruperts mom had a litter of piglets. As some young mothers do she could not deal with babies didn’t know what to do so she killed them. Rupert was the only survivor. At such a young age with no piggy mama Rupert had to learn how to be a pig from humans. When a piglet does not have his mama he doesn’t really know how to be a pig. They don’t always respect boundaries or no not to play with humans as if they were their own siblings. Rupert became very attached to our director. So much so that when others show him attention he tends to bite them. Rupert also became bonded with Oliver who also can never be with a herd of pigs. Oliver and Rupert will remain here in sanctuary SAHH