Pigs

Our lovable pigs are the primary reason we started Piggins and Banks.

Click on a pig below to learn more about them and their unique story.

Mary Piggins the pig

Mary Piggins

Vietnamese Potbelly Pig
Founding Resident
4 years old
Birthday: August 22, 2019

One of the namesakes of Piggins and Banks, Mary Piggins is a certified Therapy Pet Pig by the American Mini Pig Association and also an internet celebrity. As a certified therapy pet pig she is able to volunteer at public organizations, retirement homes, schools, etc. where she can visit and bring smiles to those needing a good cheering up.

Mr. Banks the pig

Mr. Piggy Banks

Painted Potbelly Mix Pig
Founding Resident
3 years old
Birthday: May 11, 2020

Mr. Banks is one of the namesakes and inspirations for us starting Piggins and Banks Pig and Animal Sanctuary. Wanting to get a friend for Mary Piggins, we found Mr. Banks as a piglet available on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in June 2020. His ear had a chunk taken out of it and his tale was cut off…which we assume was because Mr. Banks had been marked to be sold for meat. Saving Mr. Banks from this horrible fate inspired us to not only train him as a certified therapy pig (allowing him to visit places like schools and nursing homes), but also led us to the decision to start a nonprofit pig sanctuary to save other pigs like him. Mr. Banks is truly one of a kind…with his handsome eye lashes, positive attitude, and smarts for investment tips! He was certified as a therapy pig by the American Mini Pig Association on his first birthday and now is one of the main attractions of our private tours given at Piggins and Banks. He even has his own t-shirt! We saved Mr. Banks’ life…and he is directly responsible for saving the lives of all the pigs that we give a forever home to.

Rosie the Pig

Rosie

Potbelly Pig
Founding Resident
12 years old
Birthday: May 18, 2011

Rosie is the first pig that the Riddle Family ever took in opening the door for them to learn how smart and special pigs are. She is such a sweetheart and loves to get her belly rubbed.

Zeus

Potbelly Pig
Rescued October 23, 2020
3 years old
Birthday: July 23, 2020

Zeus (twin brother to Bert) was advertised as a free pig to be used as a pet or meat in the Winchester, VA area. We quickly rescued him and have given him a home here. He is the more bold and brave one of the brother pigs, and has a constantly inquisitive personality. (Learn more about his history: We Have Rescued Two New Piglets from Possible Death)

Bert

Potbelly Pig
Rescued October 23, 2020
3 years old
Birthday: July 23, 2020

Bert (twin brother to Zeus) was advertised as a free pig to be used as a pet or meat in the Winchester, VA area. We quickly rescued him and have given him a home here. Bert is more passive and shy than his brother, but just as sweet. (Learn more about his history: We Have Rescued Two New Piglets from Possible Death)

Tyrion

Juliana Pig
Rescued November 1, 2020
10 years old
Birthday: February 27, 2014

Tyrion came to us from Brooklyn Park, MD. His family gave him a wonderful home for six years which shows when you see how great of shape Tyrion is in. However he outgrew their apartment living space and was beginning to show signs of aggression towards their new baby. Since coming to Piggins and Banks he has become one of the lead pigs, and is in heaven with lots of room to run, root, and socialize. (Learn more about his history: Tyrion the Pig Comes to Piggins and Banks from Brooklyn Park, MD)

Dude the Pig

Dude

Potbelly Pig
Rescued November 6, 2020
3 years old
Birthday: April 2, 2020

You could say a little bit of destiny brought Dude (or The Dude as we like to call him) to Piggins and Banks. You see, he is from Pasadena, MD where two of our founding team members grew up (Aaron and Joshua Riddle). He is one of the absolutely sweetest pigs you will ever meet. His owner felt he would be happier in the country amongst other pigs rather than stuck in a community without a friend. We love having Dude here with us! (Learn more about his history: Welcome Dude the Pig from Pasadena, MD)

Jimmy

Potbelly Pig
Rescued November 15, 2020
4 years old
Birthday: December 14, 2019

There is always someone that likes to push the boundaries and rules in any group, and that would be Jimmy. He is one of the sweetest most happy pigs we have ever met, but he uses that sweetness to distract you so he can get into some playful mischief such as pushing gates open and knocking down food containers. No matter because we love him anyway! (Learn more about his history: From Walkersville, MD: It’s Jimmy the Pig!)

Charlotte

Potbelly Pig
Rescued November 29, 2020
4 years old
Birthday: February 1, 2020

Charlotte is one of the gang we call “The Three Pigs”, which also includes her friends, brothers Babe and Wilbur. They came from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and are all pink in color. Their owner loved the three pigs very much but had to re-home them because they were moving and could not take them. Shortly after taking her in we had her spayed to help with temperament and long-term cancer risk. The vet told us it was a good thing we brought her in when we did. She was diagnosed with a condition known as “pyometra” which is an infection of the uterus and a life threatening condition. This is part of the reason that it is recommended to spay pigs at a young age. Thankfully the vet was able to give her proper treatment and all was well! An absolute sweetheart, Charlotte is a gentle treat taker and loves to be pet and scratched. While Babe and Wilbur are more energetic and lively, Charlotte is calm and relaxed always living in the moment and never making a fuss about anything. (Learn more about her history: The Three Little Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

Babe

Potbelly Pig
Rescued November 29, 2020
4 years old
Birthday: March 10, 2020

Babe (brother to Wilbur) is a go-getter. He is more shy than his brother, but has a lot of energy. Notice how Babe’s nose has a gap where the black coloring is. It was pointed out to us by one of our donors that it looks like a tiny French mustache! (Learn more about his history: The Three Little Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

Wilbur the Pig

Wilbur

Potbelly Pig
Rescued November 29, 2020
4 years old
Birthday: March 10, 2020

Wilbur (brother to Babe) is the more outgoing of the two brothers. He is very inquisitive and will come up to greet you when entering his pen. How can you tell him and his brother Babe apart? Wilbur has the black all along the top of his nose! (Learn more about his history: The Three Little Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

Rosita the pig

Rosita

Potbelly Pig
Rescued December 13, 2020
3 years old
Birthday: April 13, 2020

Rosita is an incredible sweet and gentle pig. She is calm, quiet, and her coloring looks like that of a little field mouse. She came to live with us from the New Jersey / New York area because her family was not allowed to have pet pigs in their community. (Learn more about her history: Rosita from New Jersey Joins the Piggins and Banks Family)

Madison

Potbelly Pig
Rescued December 21, 2020
4 years old
Birthday: January 24, 2020

Madison was rescued from a farm in Gordonsville, VA that had become overrun with pigs. She was very pregnant when we took her in and gave birth to six piglets 10 days later on New Year’s Eve 2020. Four of them survived and are now life-long residents of Piggins and Banks: Tiny, Mo, Kasey, and Tulip. (Learn more about her history: Madison, Our Rescued Pregnant Pig, Gives Birth to Piglets)

Betsy

Potbelly Pig
Rescued December 27, 2020
5 years old
Birthday: November 18, 2018

Betsy is the mother to Rootie. She is a standard black pot belly pig that was rescued from an animal abandonment case in Mingo County, WV, Betsy was a little standoffish at first, but now takes treats gently and has made her presence known with the other pigs. (Learn more about her history: Mother and Daughter Pigs, Betsy and Rootie, Welcomed to Piggins and Banks)

Link

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 10, 2021
7 years old
Birthday: June 4, 2016

Link came to live with us thanks to the Harford County Humane Society in Maryland. He is very outgoing and loves to be very close to you when in the pen. He is also a “food hog” in that his mouth is always open expecting a treat whenever given attention. (Learn more about his history: Harford County Humane Society Helps Three Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

Zelda the pig

Zelda

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 10, 2021
8 years old
Birthday: February 21, 2016

Zelda came to live with us thanks to the Harford County Humane Society in Maryland. She is a big girl…but very sweet and gentle. She loves to be pet and has a slow, but steady, approach to her day’s activities. When taken in by the Humane Society she was very overweight, but is already starting to lose some pounds after being given a nice outdoor area to root and roam around in. (Learn more about his history: Harford County Humane Society Helps Three Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

hulk the pig

Hulk

Potbelly / Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued January 10, 2021
5 years old
Birthday: December 18, 2018

Hulk came to live with us thanks to the Harford County Humane Society in Maryland. He is an un-neutered male but is the absolute sweetest boy pig we have ever met. He is a talker and loves to oink and chirp when you enter his pen. He takes treats gently and is a big ole teddy bear. (Learn more about his history: Harford County Humane Society Helps Three Pigs Come to Piggins and Banks)

Onyx the pig

Onyx

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued January 19, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: February 28, 2020

Onyx was brought to Piggins and Banks by Sussex County Animal Services in the Richmond area with his brother Bruce. He is a large, gentle pig. His thick black fur is so soft. He is friendlier than Bruce and will come right up to you for a treat and a scratch on the head. (Learn more about his history: Sussex County Animal Services Brings Three Pigs to Piggins and Banks)

Gloria

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 24, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: January 5, 2020

Gloria was captured in the wild by a good samaritan after escaping a neglect situation. She is a true survivor and is fortunate to have a loving forever home here. While her body shows many scars and blemishes from her horrible past, she has lost much of her shyness from when we first welcomed her and is now a very friendly pig. (Learn more about her history: Escape Pig Given Second Chance by Piggins and Banks Pig Sanctuary)

Mr P the Pig

Mr. P

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 30, 2021
6 years old
Birthday: April 23, 2017

Mr. P (formerly named Porky) came to us from a loving family that could no longer keep him due to housing requirements from their landlord. He is was a very overweight pig when he first joined us, but with some exercise and a healthy eating regiment, he shed the pounds and now is slim and trim! He’s a gentle soul that likes to take it easy and enjoy the relaxed piggy lifestyle. (Learn more about his history: Porky the Pig Finds a New Home at Piggins and Banks)

Otis

Julianna / Potbelly Pig Mix
Rescued February 28, 2021
9 years old
Birthday: April 19, 2014

Otis didn’t have to go far when he came to live with us! He grew up in Winchester, VA with a family that got him when he was a piglet in 2014. In 2020 he became very sad and lonely when their family dog passed away. Seeking to find him new friends and companionship, his family was delighted when they learned of our pig sanctuary and we were delighted to take him in. (Learn more about his history: Winchester VA Pet Pig Stays Local Thanks to Pig Sanctuary)

Bobbi the pig

Bobbi

Potbelly / Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued March 1, 2021
8 years old
Birthday: March 1, 2016

Bobbi was a forgotten pig. Abandoned as a stray in southern Virginia she was picked up by animal control and no one came looking for her. Given to the SPCA of Pittsylvania County, they contacted us and we were happy to take her in to give her a forever home. She is a gentle soul and loves it here among her pig friends. (Learn more about her history: Forgotten Pig No More: Stray Pig Given Name and Forever Home)

Bailey

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued March 7, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: September 2, 2019

Bailey came to us with his friend Reggie and is the bigger pig of the two. He is very smart, inquisitive, and used to be quite aggressive due to not yet being neutered when we first welcomed him here. However since his neutering operation, he has become a very calm mild-mannered, sweet pig. He likes to be pet on the head for a nice scratch at mealtime. (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Gives Aggressive Male Pigs a Second Chance)

Reggie

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued March 7, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: April 2, 2019

Reggie came to us with his friend Bailey and is the “smaller” pig of the two. He is more timid in personality, preferring to let Bailey do the investigating, while he keeps his distance. Overtime he has really warmed up to people, and even squeals excitedly for his food when he knows it is breakfast / dinner time! (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Gives Aggressive Male Pigs a Second Chance)

Pixie the Pig

Pixie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued March 12, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: January 6, 2021

Pixie was a piglet when she was left on the doorstep of a kind animal lover in Woodbridge, VA. After nursing her to good health, they knew Pixie would do best if she came here to live at Piggins and Banks. Pixie was accepted by her step-mother Madison as one of her own. (Learn more about her history: New Piglet Accepted into Madison’s Family at Piggins and Banks).

Journey the pig

Journey

Potbelly Pig
Rescued March 28, 2021
5 years old
Birthday: April 3, 2018

Journey came to us from the town of Berryville, Virginia…only 45 minutes away from our location. Her owner passed away after battling cancer which left Journey in search of a new home which is how she came to live with us. She is a very calm and sweet mannered pig…and absolute delight to be around. (Learn more about her history: Rescued Pig Doesn’t Have to “Journey” Far to New Home).

Peter Curleytail the Pig

Peter Curleytail

Mangalitsa Pig
Rescued April 4, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: February 20, 2021

Peter was born to be a pig sold for meat. A supporter of Piggins and Banks (wishing to remain anonymous) purchased him from a local farm. Instead of keeping the pig for meat, the supporter brought Peter to Piggins and Banks to live a fully, healthy, and happy life. Being a Mangalitsa pig, Peter is a large, full-size pig with curly, soft hair almost like a sheep. (Learn more about his history: Easter Pig will NOT be a Ham Dinner: Gets a Chance at Life)

Hank the Pig

Hank

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued May 10, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: March 11, 2020

Hank came to live with us after he became too much to handle for his previous owner in Culpeper, Virginia. He was always trying to escape, getting into trouble, and basically…being a pig! He is youthful, full of energy, and loves to take a roll in the mud pit on a warm summer afternoon to keep cool. (Learn more about his history: Culpeper, VA Pig Finds His Forever Home at Piggins and Banks)

Sunday the Pig

Sunday

Potbelly Pig
Rescued April 24, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: July 20, 2019

Sunday came from the same rescue operation as our other pig Madison known as “The Virginia 155”. After giving birth to four male piglets, her and her babies were rescued on a “Sunday” (hence her name) from the farm by fellow sanctuary owner Lorelei Pulliam, and brought to us for her forever home. She is a big girl and one of the most protective mother pigs we have been around. She is a sweet pig now that her piglets have grown older. (Learn more about her history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Welcomes Sunday the Pig and Her Piglets)

Don the Pig

Don

Potbelly Pig
Rescued April 24, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: March 23, 2021

Don is one of Sunday’s four male piglets that we rescued together as a family from the Virginia 155 pig farm rescue. His name (submitted by Olivia B.) was picked out of a hat as part of a fundraising raffle we held to chooses names for the piglets. He is one of the larger piglets and you can tell him apart from his brothers by the white coloring he has on three of his four legs. (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Welcomes Sunday the Pig and Her Piglets)

Fats the Pig

Fats

Potbelly Pig
Rescued April 24, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: March 23, 2021

Fats is one of Sunday’s four male piglets that we rescued together as a family from the Virginia 155 pig farm rescue. His name (submitted by Matt W.) was picked out of a hat as part of a fundraising raffle we held to chooses names for the piglets. He is the largest of the piglets and you can tell him apart from his brothers by the white coloring he has on his front legs. (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Welcomes Sunday the Pig and Her Piglets)

Norman the Pig

Norman

Potbelly Pig
Rescued April 24, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: March 23, 2021

Norman is one of Sunday’s four male piglets that we rescued together as a family from the Virginia 155 pig farm rescue. His name (submitted by Kat D.) was picked out of a hat as part of a fundraising raffle we held to chooses names for the piglets. He is all black in coloring like his brother Stefan, but larger and more muscular. (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Welcomes Sunday the Pig and Her Piglets)

Stefan the Pig

Stefan

Potbelly Pig
Rescued April 24, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: March 23, 2021

Stefan is one of Sunday’s four male piglets that we rescued together as a family from the Virginia 155 pig farm rescue. His name (submitted by Tatiana V.) was picked out of a hat as part of a fundraising raffle we held to chooses names for the piglets. He is all black in coloring and the smallest of the group compared to his three brothers. (Learn more about his history: Virginia Pig Sanctuary Welcomes Sunday the Pig and Her Piglets)

Lucky the Pig

Lucky

Blue Butt and Spot Mixed Pig
Rescued June 26, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: January 31, 2021

Lucky will grow to be one of the biggest pigs here at Piggins and Banks. He is not a miniature pig but a full-sized pig and will grow to be nearly 500lbs! While our primary mission is giving a home to miniature pigs that have been kept as pets and are no longer wanted, we have a soft spot in our heart for pigs that are born with the ultimate goal of being slaughtered which is why we decided to save Lucky. (Learn more about his history: Lucky the Hog in Heaven at Piggins and Banks)

Benjamin the pig

Benjamin

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued June 3, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: August 2, 2020

Benjamin comes to us from The Humane Society of Harford County in Maryland. He was given up by his owner after being too much to handle, despite his good temperament. He is very friendly, loves to sing for his food when excited (a high pitched squeal), and lives in one of or main pig pen areas with many other pig friends. (Learn more about his history: Benjamin the Pig Ready for a Squealing Good Time)

Hamilton the Pig

Hamilton

Mulefoot Pig
Rescued June 3, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: September 11, 2020

Hamilton comes to us from The Humane Society of Harford County in Maryland. He was purchased as a gift by a lady for her husband, who was not very accepting of pigs. After getting him in great shape, the Humane Society brought him to us. Hamilton is definitely a crowd pleaser! He is always at the gate to greet you at mealtime and absolutely LOVES to get a pet and belly rub. The Head Hog jokingly calls him “Hamilton the Wrecking Ball” as he will plow you over with excitement when happy to see you. (Learn more about his history: Welcome Hamilton the Mulefoot Pig)

Freddie the Pig

Freddie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued June 12, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: April 16, 2021

Freddie is a member of the four-piglet group known as the Harrisonburg Four and is the most outgoing of the bunch! He is super friendly and is always in the mix of it at mealtime with the other pigs. He also will let you pet him during mealtime. His distinguishing features are his two front high white legs and back white toes. (Learn more about his history: The Harrisonburg Four: Sweet Piglets Saved by Piggins and Banks)

Ricky the Pig

Ricky

Potbelly Pig
Rescued June 12, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: April 16, 2021

Ricky is a member of the four-piglet group known as the Harrisonburg Four. He is the most cautious of the group and likes to keep a distance and watch. While still friendly, he is not fond of being touched or pet. You can tell him apart from Freddie as all four of his legs are white. (Learn more about his history: The Harrisonburg Four: Sweet Piglets Saved by Piggins and Banks)

Flora the Pig

Flora

Potbelly Pig
Rescued June 12, 2021
2 years old
Birthday: April 16, 2021

Flora is a member of the four-piglet group known as the Harrisonburg Four. The lone sister of the bunch, Flora is a sweetheart and does her best to keep her brothers in line! You can pick her out from the boys by her front left foot which has a bit of white on it. (Learn more about her history: The Harrisonburg Four: Sweet Piglets Saved by Piggins and Banks)

Houdini the Pig

Houdini

Potbelly Pig
Rescued September 6, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: September 1, 2019

Houdini comes to us from The Virginia 155 pig rescue operation (a farm in which 155 pigs roamed free breeding out of control). He and his friend Teddy were two of the last pigs to be re-homed from the property. We named him for his escape act he pulled on us while capturing him for the first time. He has since become a lovable resident here. (Learn more about his history: It’s Magic! Pigs Houdini and Teddy Come to Piggins and Banks)

teddy the pig

Teddy

Potbelly Pig
Rescued September 6, 2021
4 years old
Birthday: September 1, 2019

Teddy comes to us from The Virginia 155 pig rescue operation (a farm in which 155 pigs roamed free breeding out of control). He and his friend Houdini were two of the last pigs to be re-homed from the property. Since we named his friend Houdini, we chose the name Teddy as Houdini’s real-life brother was Theodore. (Learn more about his history: It’s Magic! Pigs Houdini and Teddy Come to Piggins and Banks)

stella the pig

Stella

Oxford Sandy and Black pig
Rescued September 22, 2021
3 years old
Birthday: September 22, 2020

Stella is a full-sized pig we welcomed here to be a life-long companion to our other rescued large pig, Lucky. Both will grow to be at least 500 lbs. Despite her size and strength, she is one of the sweetest pigs we have here, and has the most soulful eyes of any animal you will ever meet. (Learn more about her history: A Friend for Lucky: Stella the Full-Size Farm Pig)

Sam the Pig

Sam

Potbelly Pig
Rescued October 3, 2021
5 years old
Birthday: September 30, 2018

Sam, and his friend Oscar, came to us from only 25 minutes down the road as they were two local pigs that needed a home after being left behind. He is a super-friendly pig that loves to bury deep under his bedding to get comfy. Rarely does he come out in the morning not covered from head to tail in straw! (Learn more about his history: Winchester Pigs Stay in Town: Find Forever Home at Piggins and Banks)

millie the pig

Millie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: June 24, 2021

Millie is one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six”, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. She was named by Laurie D. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave her a forever home. Millie is the largest of the females. She is all black in color, very inquisitive, and appears to be a “boss hog” by always being the first to the food bowls and taking a bite of everyone else’s food! (Learn more about her history: Six Piglets Saved from Euthanasia)

Philly the pig

Philly

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: June 24, 2021

Philly is one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six”, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. She was named by Caroline S. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave her a forever home. Philly is all black in color and the most “cautious” of the group, always watching things from a safe distance. She is gradually warming up and getting used to human contact. (Learn more about her history: Six Piglets Saved from Euthanasia)

christina the pig

Christina

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: June 24, 2021

Christina is one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six”, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. She was named by Dean C. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave her a forever home. Christina is the most outgoing and friendly of all the females. She will come right up to you and is so inquisitive that she has tried multiple times to slip through the gate during meal times out of excitement. Christina has no problem with human contact and enjoys pets and scratches. (Learn more about her history: Six Piglets Saved from Euthanasia)

Sophie the pig

Sophie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: June 24, 2021

Sophie is one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six”, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. She was named by Debbie K. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave her a forever home. Sophie is very outgoing. She will come right up to you and is so inquisitive that she has tried multiple times to slip through the gate during meal times out of excitement. Sophie has no problem with human contact and enjoys pets and scratches. (Learn more about her history: Six Piglets Saved from Euthanasia)

Gannie the pig

Gannie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: June 24, 2021

Gannie is one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six”, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. He was named by Don D. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave him a forever home. Gannie is the larger of the two males and the most friendly of all six pigs. He has no problem letting you pet him and give him scratches, and is always waiting right by the gate first in line at mealtimes. (Learn more about her history: Six Piglets Saved from Euthanasia)

Junebug

Potbelly Pig
Rescued May 1, 2022
6 years old
Birthday: April 28, 2017

Junebug was originally rescued as a piglet from the Humane Society of Warren County, where she was adopted by a local family that raised her for five years. A change in circumstances led them needing to re-home her, which is how she came to be with us. One of her defining features is the small hole in her left ear caused from an agricultural tag. She is a super sweet pig that has some of the loudest pig smacks you will ever hear…and we love them! (Learn more about her history: Pig in Winchester VA finds Forever Home at Local Pig Sanctuary )

Penelope

Juliana Mixed Pig
Rescued June 27, 2022
2 years old
Birthday: October 6, 2021

Penelope’s family in Dillsburg, PA cared for her and loved her very much, but they were forced to find her a new home when their landlord threatened to evict them for having a pig as a pet (despite saying they could have any type of pet previously). Penelope is an incredibly super sweet, adorable pig who loves her pool time in the summer! (Learn more about her history: Beloved Pig Penelope Welcomed at Virginia Pig Sanctuary)

Kevin the Pig

Kevin

Juliana Mixed Pig
Rescued August 11, 2022
7 years old
Birthday: August 2, 2016

Kevin comes from Culpeper, VA where he lived his whole life until a divorce resulted in the requirement of the family to move…no longer having the ability to keep a pig. One of his defining features are his long whiskers which give him a little wise man sort of look. (Learn more about his history Kevin the Pig Comes Home to Piggins and Banks)

sally the pig

Sally

Kune Kune Pig
Rescued October 18, 2022
3 years old
Birthday: April 22, 2020

One-Eared Sally was abandoned at a foreclosed property and saved by Morgan County Animal Control in West Virginia. She lost her one ear in a dog attack. She is very lovable and full of spunk and bit of sass, which is why we call her One-Eared Sassy Sally! (Learn more about her history Welcome One-Eared Sally to Your Forever Home)

Ophelia the Pig

Ophelia

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued October 12, 2022
1 year old
Birthday: April 20, 2022

Ophelia was unwanted by her owners and came into our possession when she was very sick from a respiratory illness and bad case of mites. Thanks to some vet care, kindness, love, and attention…Ophelia made a full recovery and is now a super healthy pig! (Learn more about her history Ophelia the Piglet: Safe and on the Mend)

Alvin the Pig

Alvin

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 22, 2023
13 years old
Birthday: October 5, 2010

Alvin and his friend Maggie came to retire at Piggins and Banks and live the good, elder pig life! Their life-long owner lost her husband and had to find a new home for them after being forced to move. Alvin is in great shape and very outgoing for a pig of his age. He will come right up to you hoping that it is either meal-time or treat-time.

Maggie the Pig

Maggie

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 22, 2023
13 years old
Birthday: October 1, 2010

Maggie and her friend Alvin came to retire at Piggins and Banks and live the good, elder pig life! Their life-long owner lost her husband and had to find a new home for them after being forced to move. Maggie is a gentle girl, a bit shy, not too fond of pets, but does love a good brushing!

Georgie the Pig

Georgie

Yorkshire Mixed Pig
Rescued April 16, 2023
1 year old
Birthday: June 11, 2022

Georgie was saved during a local pig scramble event by a young boy named Declan. He wished to see Georgie avoid the fate of butchering and asked us to give him a forever home. Georgie is young but growing fast, and will likely become the biggest pig to have a home here!

Clarance the Pig

Clarance

Juliana / Kune Kune Mixed Pig
Rescued July 11, 2023
1 year old
Birthday: August 20, 2022

Clarance was incredibly loved and cared for by his previous owners. However due to a serious health issue requiring their full attention, they were physically unable to properly care for him anymore. Being that he is an incredibly friendly and sweet pig, he was able to join our pigs known for being the friendliest at “Mary’s Piggily Pleasant Pen for Friendly Pigs“. He is the newest pig here, but he is so lovable and out-going, it is like he has been here since he was born! (Read his full story here: One of the Sweetest Pigs Joins Our Herd)

In Memoriam

We remember those pigs that we have lost over the years and know they had a wonderful life at Piggins and Banks.

Mick

Kune Kune Pig
Founding Resident
8/29/2012 – 9/1/2021

Mick was one of the biggest pig here at Piggins and Banks, partly because of his type of breed which fell on the large side (Kune Kune). We watched him grow from a little piglet in 2012 and he was one of our pet pigs that came to Piggins and Banks as a founding resident. He may have looked intimidating with his dark color and tusks, but he was a gentle giant and loved any attention and a good ear scratch. One of our most popular pigs, his sweet face was beloved by so many. He passed away in his sleep at the age of 9. We miss him dearly.

Read about Mick’s passing: Mick the Pig Has Passed Away

Tuck

Potbelly Pig
Founding Resident
10/15/2011 – 9/2/2021

Tuck came from the same farm as Rosie, so they were practically brother and sister and could always be found close to one another. He was the second pig Aaron and Christie Riddle ever owned. His full name was Friar Tuck, but we always called him Tuck for short. He was always in a good mood and loved pets and belly rubs. He passed away suddenly of a heart-attack on September 2, 2021. We are glad that he was able to live the last full year of his life seeing Piggins and Banks grow and welcome many new pig friends.

Lana

Potbelly Pig
Rescued
5/1/2003 – 2/3/2021

Lana was a breeder pig from Florida where they sold her babies as “teacup pigs”. She was abused until rescued by Ross Mill Farm and adopted to a family in Virginia that could no longer keep her after a death in the family. We took her in as a pet in 2012 and she lived out her later years surrounded by pig friends and was one of the four original pigs that came to Piggins and Banks when founded in 2020.

Bertha

Potbelly Pig
Rescued
9/17/2011 – 6/10/2022

Bertha had a very rough life of over breeding, neglect, and was even discarded in a ditch left for dead until she was found by a kind man named Christopher Kirtley, who placed her in the care of Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue. There she was nursed back to health, and eventually placed into our care to live out her remaining days. She was able to make her home with us for close to two years where she was safe, loved, and had a wonderful friend in fellow pig Rosita. Eventually Bertha was unable to stand on her own and was not eating or drinking. Our experienced pig vet sadly recommended euthanasia as Bertha was simply shutting down from old age, and she left us the afternoon of June 10, 2022. Bertha had a very hard life, but the last few years of it were spent surrounded by people and pigs that loved and cared for her, showing that there is goodness and kindness in this world towards pigs. (Learn more about her history: Rough Life No More: Bertha the Pig Finds a Forever Home)

Tulip

Potbelly Pig
Born at Piggins and Banks
12/31/2020 – 5/21/2021

Tulip was the female pink-colored pig of Madison’s piglets. She had no markings or coloring and was completely pink all over from head to tail. When going in for a routine spay operation, she had to undergo an emergency procedure to repair a ruptured bladder. Two days after her procedure we made the incredibly difficult decision to euthanize her. She was getting worse and in a great deal of pain. She was not drinking nor eating and our vet recommended humane euthanasia so she did not have to suffer any longer. Both Mr. and Mrs. Head Hog were by her side when she passed on a peaceful morning surrounded by the trees and nature that she so enjoyed. Shortly afterwards she was buried in a meadow not far from the barn she was born in on New Year’s Eve (after rescuing her mother Madison who was pregnant at the time). We have named this area “Tulip’s Meadow” in her honor, where other pigs will be buried when they move on from this life. Fields of tulips will also be planted there. (Learn more about her history: Madison, Our Rescued Pregnant Pig, Gives Birth to Piglets)

Fern

Potbelly Pig
Rescued
9/13/2020 – 10/1/2021

Fern was brought to Piggins and Banks by Sussex County Animal Services in the Richmond area as a bonus pig rescue (she tagged along the trip with Bruce and Onyx). She was a sweet piglet who took right to the routine at Piggins and Banks of knowing when mealtimes are and how to get on our good side for a treat. As a piglet she was a great friend to older pig Bertha and kept her company. Unfortunately Fern came down with a respiratory illness and despite our best efforts and vet care, she rapidly declined and passed away. Her death shocked us greatly and she is missed by us and all the other pigs here.

Nicky

Mixed Breed Pig
Rescued
12/5/2010 – 2/23/2022

Nicky was our furthest traveled pig, coming to us all the way from the warm Florida climate. Being an elder pig, he needed a pig-friendly place to retire to, and we were happy to accommodate! (Learn more about his history: Florida Pig Retires to Virginia Pig Sanctuary). While he was only with us for three months, he left an ever-lasting impact on our sanctuary. On February 20, 2022, we noticed he was unable to stand up at all, and was not drinking or eating. Our vet did a thorough analysis of Nicky and the findings were paralysis from the waist down, due to spinal injury, most likely an old injury that worsened due to age, arthritis and pressure from weight. Due to age, he would not be a candidate for surgery or prosthesis. Despite heavy pain medication, he was still in pain and unable to move. The vet agreed that the only humane option was to end his suffering and so he was euthanized peacefully and without pain. He made an everlasting impact here at the sanctuary. He was cremated and his remains spread at “Tulip’s Meadow”. The new barn where he lived his final days will be known as “Nicky’s Barn” and will be a place for elder pigs to receive love, care and support.

The barn where Nicky lived his final days is now known as “Nicky’s Barn” and is used for the care of pigs needing extra comfort and attention.

Piggie Smalls

Potbelly Pig
Rescued January 5, 2022
June 24, 2021 – June 26, 2022

Piggie Smalls was one of six piglets known as “The Christmas Six“, who were saved from euthanasia by our adoption of them right around Christmas of 2021. He was named by Amanda D. as part of our “sponsor and name that piglet” program shortly after we gave him a forever home. Amanda was one of his care takers while he was at Animal Control before he came to live with us, and fell in love with him. Piggie Smalls was the smallest of the group who had to recover from an eye infection when he first came into our possession. Sadly he passed away shortly after his first birthday peacefully in his sleep due to a respiratory disease. Genetics could have been a factor, especially knowing that Piggie Smalls was the runt of the litter. He was cremated and buried in Tulip’s Meadow…our final resting place for animals here at the sanctuary.

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