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Clover's Pig Preserve is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing lifelong sanctuary to pigs in need.

10/18/2026

What a BOO-tiful evening at Clover’s Pig Preserve! 👻🐷🎃

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Vegan Trunk-or-Treat last night! It was a chilly evening, but seeing everyone enjoying themselves made it so worth it.

We had 10 amazingly decorated trunks, some of the coolest and cutest costumes, and so many delicious bake sale treats. Every last one went! Thank you to everyone who hosted a trunk, baked, volunteered, or bought a ticket to support us.

The pigs were happy to have visitors, but it didn’t take long for them to decide they’d had enough excitement and head to bed 😂

We loved seeing everyone using the photo booth at our trailer trunk! We’d love to see your pictures, too. If you took any and are okay with us resharing them, please send them in a message or email them to [email protected].

We’re so thankful for every person who came out to support the preserve. We had such a great night and hope to make this a yearly tradition! 🧡

10/09/2026

Our Vegan Trunk-or-Treat is next Saturday! 🎃🐷

Join us October 17 from 5–8 PM in Wolcott for decorated trunks, vegan treats, a costume contest, a bake sale, and pig visits before dark!

🎟️ Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance, so grab yours if you’re planning to join us!

🚗 Trunk sign-ups are FULL! If you signed up to host a trunk, keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll be emailing instructions soon.

We can’t wait to see your costumes and spend a fun fall evening with you! 🧡

10/01/2026

Today is National Black Dog Day, and we’re giving our black pigs a little attention too! 🖤🐽

The day raises awareness of black dogs who may be overlooked for adoption. You may have heard this called “black dog syndrome.” Research on adoption rates is mixed, but many rescuers report that black dogs can have a harder time attracting adopters. Black pigs can also be overlooked when people have their hearts set on a particular color or pattern.

Meet our sisters Lulu and Snow! Lulu is all black, while Snow is mostly black with some white markings. We think they’re pretty good proof that black pigs are just as cute as pigs of any other color ❤️

Their mother was rescued while pregnant by Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary and they were born into a litter of 11 piglets. They also have some famous family connections! The Boss himself Bruce Springsteen has two of their siblings at his farm in New Jersey, and another brother of theirs named Urban lives with Rise of the Pig

But a pig doesn’t need famous siblings or unusual markings to deserve a loving home. Every pig has their own personality, and so many are still waiting for someone to give them a chance.

Lulu, Snow, and all the pigs who live at Clover’s Pig Preserve are permanent residents. We don’t adopt them out, but someday we hope to help more pigs in need find safe, loving homes. We want to help as many pigs as possible.

With sanctuaries and rescues overflowing, one of the best things you can do is educate others about pigs: how big they grow, the care they need, and the lifelong commitment they deserve.

And if you have the space, resources, and proper zoning, consider adopting a pig in need. Or two! Pigs are social animals and generally do best with a compatible pig companion.

Whether you’re adopting a dog or a pig, look beyond their color. You could be overlooking someone wonderful 🖤

09/30/2026

“But where are the micro pigs?”

We hear this SO often when people meet our pigs. It reminds us how much misinformation is still out there.

There is no “micro” or “teacup” breed of pig that stays tiny forever. These are marketing terms used to sell piglets with promises about how small they will stay. A tiny piglet is a baby, not proof of a tiny adult.

Mini pigs DO exist. “Mini” describes their size compared with the larger breeds typically used by the commercial pork industry. It does not mean pocket-sized. Pet pigs and commercially raised pigs may all be classified as livestock, but to us, they are living, breathing, sentient beings who deserve care and respect. None should be food. Miniature pet pigs commonly weigh 100–150 pounds, sometimes more, and can grow until around 4–5 years old.

What about “Juliana” pigs? The name is used for a spotted miniature pig type, and registries do exist. But a name, spots or registration papers do not guarantee a tiny adult pig. Calling one a “micro Juliana” does not change that.

Another dangerous claim is that a pig will stay small if you simply feed less. Underfeeding a growing pig to keep them tiny can cause malnutrition and serious health problems. Appropriate portions help maintain a healthy body condition. Depriving a pig of the nutrition needed to grow is something very different.

These words have consequences. People bring home pigs expecting an animal that will stay tiny, without understanding their adult size, needs or lifelong care. When the pig grows, they may find themselves unprepared, and the pig is the one who loses their home.

At Clover’s Pig Preserve, we love pigs of all shapes and sizes. Our mission focuses on pet pigs and helping people understand them before making a commitment.

It is frustrating to share accurate information, then hear misleading terms repeated by people and places the public trusts. Even without bad intentions, those words keep the myth alive.

If you are considering a pig, meet fully grown adults, talk with a rescue and a pig-experienced veterinarian, and check your local zoning. Plan for the adult, not the piglet.

Please share this to help someone learn the truth.

09/22/2026

It’s finally starting to feel like fall outside, which means Halloween is right around the corner! 🎃

If you haven’t made plans yet, come spend the evening with us at our Vegan Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 17 from 5–8 PM.

We’ll have decorated trunks with vegan candy and non-food treats, a bake sale, merch, a costume contest and time to visit the pigs before it gets dark. Kids and adults are both welcome to dress up and trick-or-treat!

Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance. Every ticket helps us continue caring for the pigs at Clover’s Pig Preserve. We hope to see you there! 🐷

09/21/2026

Finney had his vet checkup today! 🩺🐷

He received his vaccines, and the vet said he looks great! We’re so happy with how nicely he’s settling in. Soon, we’ll begin the slow process of introducing him to Arlo, Chester, and Pumba.

As expected, Finney was such a good boy and possibly the most polite traveler we’ve ever transported! He didn’t p*e or p**p in his crate, settled down and snuggled up right away, and calmly walked both in and out of his crate. If you know pigs, you know that last part is especially impressive! 😂

Finney is such a special guy, and we already feel incredibly lucky to have him here! 💚🐽

09/16/2026

Meet Pacha—our resident grump. 😂🐷

Pacha is very cute…but not always so sweet! He is easily one of our sassiest pigs and loves testing his limits with humans. Because of this, visitors are never allowed inside his pen. Only Chris, me, or trained volunteers who understand his behavior can go in with him.

Pacha will tolerate the occasional belly rub and is usually very gentle when we hand-feed him. But he also likes to assert his dominance very sneakily—so just when you think he’s being sweet, think again…and watch your fingers and shins! 🤣

He also prefers to be an only pig. We have attempted introductions before, but Pacha has made it very clear that he does not want a roommate in his bachelor pad—and that’s okay! His girlfriend, Miss Kay, lives right next door, and they share a fence line, so he still has companionship without having to share his space.

At 12 years old, Pacha is our oldest resident. We have loved and cared for him since he was six. Before coming to us, he was lovingly cared for by his owner in South Carolina, but she eventually needed to find him a pig-experienced home. She first tried rehoming him elsewhere, but they did not understand his unique needs.

Pacha may have some aggression issues, but he is also very misunderstood. We don’t believe he wants to hurt anyone. In his mind, he is protecting himself and establishing his place within the herd—except his “herd” happens to include his humans!

He is basically a Sour Patch Kid in pig form: sour, then sweet, then probably sour again. 😂 He may be different from our other pigs, but we have adjusted over the years to make sure he feels safe and comfortable while receiving everything he needs. Underneath all that sass, he’s really just a big baby.

Pigs generally live 15–20 years, which means Pacha is now entering his senior years with us. We hope he has many more happy, grumpy years ahead!

Show our handsome old man some love—and please engage with his post so more people can meet the misunderstood pigs like Pacha who deserve patience, respect, and a safe place to call home. ❤️

09/14/2026

Guys - are you kidding?! Arlo’s post has over 15,000 views!

I’m sp*echless.

We’ve received so many new followers, views, and likes since Arlo’s post went viral….by our standards 🤣

We asked you to support us without spending any money, simply by engaging with our post. Those of you who liked, commented, shared, or saved it helped boost the post so it could be seen by thousands more people!

For reference, we have just under 3,000 followers across Facebook and Instagram. That means Arlo’s post reached almost 13,000 people so far who weren’t already following us!

This is huge. The more engagement our posts receive, the more people we can reach. That means more followers learning about our mission and more potential donors who may be able to help us when we’re in need.

People don’t always realize how much a simple like or comment can do for a post. It takes less than a minute of your time, but it can make a huge impact for a small nonprofit like ours.

Please continue to interact with our posts!

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this happen. Arlo simply doesn’t know what to do with his newfound fame! 🐷🤣

09/13/2026

Arlo is taking a break today because all of yesterday’s social media attention went straight to his head, so Chloe is stepping in to report! 🐷📣

More than 5,000 people saw Arlo’s post yesterday, compared to the few hundred people our posts typically reach. That is a huge difference, and it happened because so many of you liked, commented, shared and saved it.

Every one of those actions tells the algorithm that our content is worth showing to more people. As social media reach continues to decline, your engagement helps introduce more people to our rescued pigs, our work and our mission.

Thank you for showing up for us and giving Arlo so much love yesterday. We appreciate it more than you know! 💚

09/12/2026

Arlo is smiling, but our social media reach has been making us a little sad lately 🥲🐷

Far fewer people have been seeing our posts, which makes it harder for us to share our mission, promote our events and fundraisers, and reach people who may be able to help a pig in need.

The good news is that you can help us completely FREE:

🐷 Like and react to our posts
💬 Leave a comment, even if it’s just a heart or a pig emoji
📲 Share our posts to your story or send them to a friend
🔖 Save our posts
🔔 Turn on post notifications for our page

Comments, shares and saves are especially helpful because they tell social media that our content is worth showing to more people.

Supporting Clover’s Pig Preserve does not always require a donation. Taking just a few seconds to interact with our posts is a 100% free way to help more people discover our rescue and the pigs who call it home.

If Arlo’s smile reached you today, please help us send it to someone else 🐷💚

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