Contented Pig Inn Rescue Sanctuary

31/08/2026

Sylvester has come through surgery beautifully and is now focused on one very important thing: FOOD! 🐷

Following his general anaesthetic, he needs to take things slowly to ensure he doesn't make himself nauseous, but we are gradually working him back up to a meal worthy of a little pig who has had a very big couple of days.

The skin on the underside of Sylvester's tail was healthy enough to be preserved. It was carefully folded over the area where his tail was removed and stitched into place, giving him the best possible opportunity for healing. We have no doubt that once he has recovered, he will be feeling much more comfortable.

We're also quite grateful that Sylvester can't see his newly bald little bottom! 🙈

A huge thank you to all of the wonderful veterinary and nursing staff who are caring for Sylvester during his stay. Your skill, compassion and dedication mean so much, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you have done for our boy.

Sylvester and I will begin our journey home first thing tomorrow, where he can continue his recovery surrounded by familiar comforts and plenty of love. ❤️

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31/08/2026

Mum

30/08/2026

We shall see what tomorrow brings for little Sylvester and his tail.

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29/08/2026

Tomorrow afterInoon I will be dropping Sylvester to Gatton University vets for an early Monday morning consultation, most likely followed up by surgery to remove his tail. It's a bit sad he may lose it. We had wondered initially whe

28/08/2026

Sometimes I wonder if they have any idea how beautiful they are 🐽

Just endless love for them 🩷

27/08/2026

Yesterday Dave turned 50! God we are getting old around here! 🤣

Thanks to Dave for being our Mr Fixiit and so many other things within sanctuary life, including pig whisperer 🐽🐽 I couldn't do it without you (not that I'd ever admit it 😆)

Here's to another 50, eh Dave??? 💪💪💪

🐽 We think it was all a bit much for baby Juniper 🐽

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23/08/2026

I told Junper's story, the long version, and Instagram sometimes doesn't post the text!

This is Juniper - her story coming AGAIN soon 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

21/08/2026

This is the current view from our volunteer quarters.

Tildee, Flo and I, are having a chat out the window 🩷🐽

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

Some of you may remember Sylvester from when he came to us with large patches of skin missing off his little body. He's survived a lot in his short life and sadly, due to the pulling of skin as it healed, he's had some issues.

He's a delightful, happy and affectionate little fella, being very good for his daily wound cleans and meds. Unfortunately we couldn't see a vet immediately, but he's doing fine with treatment here until we can get him sorted.

Today he went to Stanthorpe Vet Care for a consultaion and they have agreed removing the tail will be best. They have also referred us to Gatton University for this particular surgery, not being as straight forward as you would expect.

We wiill book him in asap.

Vet bills have been a big expense this past few months, and we still owe $1500 on Peggy's hip surgery. If you would like to help us keep our pigs healthy and happy, please consider a donation towards our veterinary expenses 🐽🩷🙏

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