11/04/2026
Remember Jerry? ❤️🐷
Back in July, we shared Jerry's story and asked our community to help him find a safe place to call home. We're happy to share that Jerry got the happy ending we were hoping for!
Jerry was just 12 weeks old when he was won at a Maine fair pig scramble. His family intended to raise him for meat, and he spent his days alone in a small, muddy enclosure, watching the world go by. When his owners eventually decided to sell him instead, MFOA Legislative Committee member Samantha B. came across his photo and knew she wanted to help him.
After weeks of searching for a permanent home, Samantha and her spouse, Tighe, decided to foster Jerry themselves to make sure he wouldn't end up being sold for meat.
They quickly discovered just how much Jerry loved company. He would eagerly run to greet them, flop down at their feet, and roll over for belly rubs. During his month with them, Jerry enjoyed walks in the yard, fresh fruit, and plenty of affection.
With the help of their wonderful community and the Farm Sanctuary Adoption Network, Samantha and Tighe found Jerry his forever home in upstate New York. His new family drove six hours to bring him home, where he now has pig friends, a beautiful property with room to roam, and a family who will love him for the rest of his life.
We're glad Jerry got the happy ending he deserved, but his story is also a reminder of all the piglets who aren't so fortunate.
It's time for pig scrambles to become a thing of the past.
