Pumbaa
Our second sanctuary pig resident came with Flower, the goat, from Kitsap Humane Society. He too was likely attacked by dogs and his injuries and deformities weren’t new but were creating pain and suffering for him. We don’t know what his history was, but his hind quarters are scarred and hairless, his tail is missing, and his hind foot is mangled. When he was picked up, he was unable to walk without pain, something was wrong with his eyes, he had some recent injuries, and he had numerous skin infections.
Pumbaa has needed ongoing veterinary care since arriving to help him be comfortable and healthy. About six months after his arrival, we came to feed dinner and found him completely paralyzed in the hind end! It was scary for all of us, especially sweet Pumbaa. Our vet performed numerous treatments of K-laser therapy that provided him with a remarkable recovery. It turns out, he just has a pinched nerve in his back, likely stemming from his previous injuries.
Now Pumbaa enjoys his days receiving scratches and cuddles from sanctuary visitors, and he receives daily enrichment activities - rooting around the paddock for peanuts and veggies. He is just the sweetest guy.
If you need a good hug, Pumbaa is your man!
Pumbaa has needed ongoing veterinary care since arriving to help him be comfortable and healthy. About six months after his arrival, we came to feed dinner and found him completely paralyzed in the hind end! It was scary for all of us, especially sweet Pumbaa. Our vet performed numerous treatments of K-laser therapy that provided him with a remarkable recovery. It turns out, he just has a pinched nerve in his back, likely stemming from his previous injuries.
Now Pumbaa enjoys his days receiving scratches and cuddles from sanctuary visitors, and he receives daily enrichment activities - rooting around the paddock for peanuts and veggies. He is just the sweetest guy.
If you need a good hug, Pumbaa is your man!
Joey
Joey was found in a dog crate in a parking lot on a hot summer day in 2019. Alone, sick and hurt, he was taken to a local rescue where he was evaluated and found to need specialized round-the-clock care.
We were contacted to provide this care and a safe, forever home. Joey grew up in the house playing with his new dog, bunny and cat friends. Once we added onto our Pig Palace housing, he was moved into his very own bedroom.
After his traumatic start to life, Joey has grown to love human interactions, and boy does he enjoy his FOOD! He is always up for meeting visitors, clients and animal residents. When meal time rolls around, he’s the first to let us know, and happily wags his tail while he eats.
We were contacted to provide this care and a safe, forever home. Joey grew up in the house playing with his new dog, bunny and cat friends. Once we added onto our Pig Palace housing, he was moved into his very own bedroom.
After his traumatic start to life, Joey has grown to love human interactions, and boy does he enjoy his FOOD! He is always up for meeting visitors, clients and animal residents. When meal time rolls around, he’s the first to let us know, and happily wags his tail while he eats.
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