History
In 1992, a group of dedicated pig lovers purchased a 5-acre farmette in Charles Town, WV and started offering refuge to unwanted pigs and a few other animals in need. They called this farmette (a farm that doesn't raise money by typical 'farm' activities) PIGS Sanctuary. In 1999, the board of directors purchased 56 acres in neighboring Shepherdstown, WV and moved the sanctuary the following year. Within the beautiful pastures that exist today, the sanctuary has become a safe haven for hundreds of animals that had nowhere else to go. PIGS Animal Sanctuary works to expose the myths of miniature pigs, the horrid plight of factory farm animals, and humane care for all animals through our educational tours and events. Twenty-five years later and with over 300 animals currently in our care, PIGS Animal Sanctuary believes that every animal deserves to a life without cruelty and neglect. Learn more by contacting us today. Your support will save lives.
Specialties
PIGS Animal Sanctuary offers a refuge for abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. Founded in 1992, PIGS Animal Sanctuary is a true safety-net for a variety of animals, including potbelly and farm pigs, horses, turkeys, donkeys, cats, dogs, goats, and a partially blind cow. Today there are over 300 animals in our care, living in a safe haven. Animals who arrive at the Sanctuary often have complicated medical or emotional needs, a history of abuse, neglect, or ailments related to factory farming or genetic engineering, and are often considered