Pigs Peace Sanctuary

Vegan Pig Sanctuary in Washington

Message from Judy

(Director/Founder Pigs Peace Sanctuary)

In 1994 I rescued our first pig and my path became clear. Our family of animal friends has blossomed. If someone had told me I would be doing this work and accomplishing so much I would have responded… How?? How would it be possible? Now I know – love finds a way. We have helped so many animals, placing some and giving a permanent safe loving home to many more here at the Sanctuary.

We have educated and touched the lives of countless visitors and now have friends as far away as England, Australia and Africa! We have had busloads of school children from several districts and the children have greeted the animals with such curiosity and delight. Our message of love and respect for all animals is carried away with each visitor.

I have witnessed the result of horrendous animal abuse and felt the evil in some people. I have seen in practice the love some people give to animals (be it volunteers coming to scoop poop in the pouring rain, building a barn, clearing underbrush, delivering produce, cleaning barns or just being willing to help whatever the situation.

It is the love here that flourishes. The animals feel it the moment they arrive and everyday. I am so grateful to do this work. Look in the eyes of the animals and you will see it. Look in the hopeful faces of the children and other visitors and you will see it. Come visit us and you will know the peace.

Judy and Curly

About Pigs Peace Sanctuary

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a place of tranquility and happiness located one hour north of Seattle in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

The sanctuary sits on 39 acres of meadow and forestland with ponds and trails. Excursions into the woods are enjoyed daily, sometimes by groups of pigs on social outings and also by individual pigs exploring.

All the pigs roam freely choosing where they sleep, graze, root and explore. They choose from many structures to sleep in, from the large barn to smaller sheds and huts and even a few cozy suites for two under the trees. All sleeping areas are filled with soft hay for bedding. The pigs choose their own schedules with some pigs getting up early and others sleeping in. They form lifelong friendships and social groups.

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID: 91-2005854) dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused or neglected animals in need and is committed to spreading the message of compassion and respect for all animals. Founded in 1994, the sanctuary provides medical care, a healthy diet, socialization, a permanent home and loving kindness. Our other main purpose is to educate the public about the characteristics and needs of pigs as well as the abuses often associated with exotic pet fads.

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a premiere facility helping animals and educating people since 1994. We specialize in the lives of pigs but we also have welcomed other animals in need and are currently home to ponies, horses, llamas, dogs, cats, chickens, sheep and turkeys. 100% of donations go towards the care of the animals who call the sanctuary home.

I have always loved pigs and all animals. I was given a secondhand piglet, Fern, and I fell in love. As Fern grew up I knew that I had room for more pigs, so I called a well-known shelter. To my dismay, I discovered that they didn’t help pigs. That very day there was a pig to be destroyed who, after he had been found wandering city streets, was impounded and locked in quarantine. He became the sanctuary’s first rescue, wich led to research that revealed the dilemma that the potbellied pig fad has created.

Can you imagine surviving: Hungery day in and day out? Beatings with a 2 x 4? Being thrown from a car? Being left abandoned? Living in a closet in your own feces? Being lost for weeks with no place to sleep? Being in solitary isolation for years? Witnessing your kind killed before your eyes? No one deserves this and yet these are the stories of the “survivors” who live at the sanctuary.

Some never knew love and compassion until they arrived here at the sanctuary, and here they blossom with healthy meals, cozy warm beds and lasting friendships and freedom from fear. Where would these animals be without Pigs Peace Sanctuary?

We welcome all visitors. But because the animals are here to be looked after, not looked at, we must limit visitation. Visiting hours and directions are provided here. Please check the Wish List and bring much appreciated treats for the pigs!

Donate to help the animals

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• We are accountable
• We act with integrity
• We spend wisely and for the animals
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Help the animals by donating money, especially on a regular basis. Every dollar helps in our commitment of love. The pigs are on a high-quality, well rounded diet and food prices are high. They eat 300 lbs. of pig food a day and 50-100 lbs. of vegetables, plus treats – popcorn, fruits, peanuts, peanut butter sandwiches, etc. The pigs also have the finest veterinary care.

We desperately need monetary support. If you’d like to help out please donate online via PayPal or by mailing a check.

Donate online with PayPal

You can choose to donate monthly or make a one time donation using the buttons below. A monthly donation will provide funding the animals can depend on.

https://www.pigspeace.org/main/donate.html