Since our sanctuary’s opening in 2020, we have received financial support via donations from many individuals all over the world. Several individuals have gone above and beyond and given significant amounts of funds to help further our mission of giving pigs a forever home.
Two of these individuals are Deac and Nancy Slocumb. They have made countless donations and also sponsor several of our pigs. Deac and Nancy also have pet pigs of their own, all rescues they have taken in to give a comfortable home.
One of their newly rescued pigs was Shannon. Taking her in early this summer, the Slocumbs were shocked when one afternoon they discovered Shannon had given birth to a precious litter of piglets! Apparently Shannon was an underweight pig and her pregnancy was hidden by the fact that it made her appear to be a normal weight.
Over the next few weeks, Deac and Nancy were relieved that Mom took to caring for the piglets and the little pig family was healthy and fine. The only problem was due to their advancing years, the Slocumbs would be unable to keep the piglets as a pig’s life expectancy is 15-20 years.
When we learned about their “piglet plight” we decided to help and offered to give Shannon and her seven piglets a forever home here at Piggins and Banks. Overjoyed by our offer, the Slocumbs funded 100% of the construction of a new pen, shelter, and spaying / neutering procedures for all eight pigs.
The new pig family arrived here in mid-September and have been adjusting wonderfully. Their newly-constructed “Slocumb Pig Pen” is located directly next to our friendly pig area (Mary’s Piggly Pleasant Pen for Friendly Pigs). After a couple more weeks of settling in, both pens will be opened where the new pig residents will be able to mingle with residents Dude, Jimmy, Ophelia, Penelope, Clarance, and Columbo!
