Congratulations on deciding to adopt a pig!  Preparing to welcome a new family member into your home is very exciting, but can also feel overwhelming. What do you need to have on hand? How will they get along with the rest of your family? How will you transport them?...

Locating a vet: These websites can help you identify veterinarians in your area that reportedly see pet pigs. Be sure to call and confirm that this is the case. Be aware that these are only resources to help identify a willing veterinarian and do not report the...

Applicants to Pig Placement Network are often interested in adopting a young piglet so that their new family member will grow up in their household, with the idea that this will make him better adjusted and will help with bonding. This approach can work well, but...

Guided Tours have resumed and will continue through fall, wrapping up by December 21st.  To schedule a 1-hour tour, call 215-322-1539 or email contact@pigplacementnetwork.org With the exception of the scheduled, guided tours, we do not anticipate opening to visitors...

Rabies in Potbellied Pigs by Dr Arlen M. Wilbers, DVM Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including pigs.  Once symptoms appear, rabies is nearly always fatal in animals and people.  In the USA, animals that most...

If you have outdoor pigs, now is the time to get their home ready for the upcoming Winter.  Best to get things ready and in good shape now before it gets very cold.  You don't want to be fixing things outside when the temps drops and your pig certainly doesn't want to...

  Most everyone knows that hydration is important, and not just during the summer. It is vital that people stay well-hydrated throughout the year... and this applies to potbellied pigs, too. As we approach the cooler weather of Fall and Winter, we want to remind...

11/19/20:  Please note that the Farm Tours are currently on hold due to the rise in Covid-19 and in keeping with recent government mandates. We will let you know when the Tours are offered in the future. Guided Farm Tours  Meet your tour guide, Susan Magidson, Owner...

As you can see below, we think there are far more advantages than disadvantages to having a potbellied pig as a pet, but that doesn't mean that a pet pig is for everybody.  There is a reason we often use the phrase "Pig Parent";  having a pig is very similar to being...

It is only human nature to want to give your pet pig a wonderful life.  Knowing how much pigs enjoy food, makes giving them treats an obvious choice as a way to show your pigs some love and spoil them a little bit.  However, most of us know that too many snacks are...