29/05/2026
WALES RESCUE - CENTRE OF LEARNING
Did you know that pigs are among the most intelligent species on the planet?
Scientifically speaking, these clever creatures have cognitive abilities comparable to a three-year-old human. Some have even mastered video games, and their memory skills are absolutely exceptional!
With that in mind, our staff at the Wales Rescue are constantly on the lookout for fun, creative ways to keep our resident pigs stimulated - especially youngsters Rupert and Edith, who have been with us since they were piglets. This time, we decided to set them a bit of a challenge. Youāve probably seen videos online of people training their dogs to use talking buttons - hitting "Treat" when theyāre hungry, or "Out" when they want some fresh air. Well, we thought: āWhy should the dogs have all the fun?Sophie set up two buttons, one for āTreatsā and one for āBelly Rubsā, and let the pigs loose to navigate the chaos. So, how are the end-of-term grades looking, you ask?
Rupert (A+): Our star pupil! Rupert is officially the best learner of the bunch!
Edith (B+): His sister isn't too far behind! She gets a solid B+ for fantastic effort and enthusiasm.
Hippo (C-): Then there's Hippo. Dear Hippo languishes in last place, not really seeing the need to work too hard for his supper and settling for a very casual C- (and trust us, weāre being generous markers!) ššš
Having this sort of fun with our pigs is a wonderful reminder of just how exceptional these animals truly are, but it also reminds us that not all pigs out there are so lucky.
At Freshfields Animal Rescue, we wonāt rest until we are able to wave each of these clever characters off to a safe, loving home where they can play, learn, and get all the belly scratches they could ever want.
Weāll be sure to keep you updated on the further exploits of our brainy bunch, but in the meantime, keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates as they happen. And if you, or anyone you know, is capable of seeing the incredible potential in our animals and wants to adopt a pig that can literally tell you what they need, please donāt hesitate to email [email protected] Your new best friend might just be waiting for you !!