The stars of the show

Did you know pigs are incredibly social creatures with their own complex social structures? We currently care for 72 rescue pigs, each with a distinct personality! To ensure everyone at B.A.R.N.S. lives happily, we organize them into designated groups based on their temperament, age, and specific health requirements.

Special Needs

Ranging from hospice cases to special dietary restrictions our special needs group consists of the pigs that get daily medication, sunscreen application, extra goodies or salad only diets, and topical ointments.

Friendlys

Within our sanctuary, we have a wonderful group of friendly, well-behaved, and docile pigs. This diverse crew includes various ages and breeds—our playful Kunekune babies and relaxed Potbellies coexist happily, often found napping peacefully together under the shade of our large oak trees.

Rough and Rowdy

We also manage a separate, more assertive group of pigs. Despite being very friendly toward people, these individuals exhibit dominant social behaviors amongst themselves. They enjoy vying for attention and resources. We keep them separate from the docile pigs to ensure peace and safety for all residents.

Big Kids

The lovely Meishans we care for descend from one of the oldest pig breeds in China. Our group of four brothers arrived in 2024 after being saved by a good samaritan in Georgia. He took the time to advocate for them, ensuring they found safe refuge and a forever home here at our sanctuary.

Meet Sequoia, our majestic matriarch here at B.A.R.N.S. She’s our biggest gal, tipping the scales at around 700 lbs! Hailing from a kingdom far, far away (or so we imagine), she enjoys the finer things in life: specifically, long, leisurely walks across the pasture and, perhaps, the occasional piña colada in the rain.

Twinkle & Da Vinci

Meet Twinkle the cow. She’s 9 years young and surrendered due to her previous owner moving. She is over 1,000lbs after all.
Twinkle suffered from a difficult birthing delivery many years ago and this has negatively impacted her life significantly. Her hips are so damaged that she walks with severe arthritis in her legs, unable to bend her back knees when she walks. Twinkle receives daily supplements and pain management to alleviate her discomfort. We are so grateful to have her live the rest of her life on the Barns property.

Goats

Letty: Our Walking Miracle

Letty is a small pygmy goat with a massive personality. As a baby, she suffered a broken leg, and her owner wanted to cull her. Fortunately, our vet saved her life with a specialized cast. Today, she is fully healed, loves jumping on picnic tables, and eagerly greets visitors for head scratches.

Stanley: The Big Man

Stanley is the proud protector and undisputed leader of the barnyard. Rescued from a severe hoarding case, he arrived looking for safety and a fresh start. Despite his large size and tough past, he has blossomed into a gentle giant who takes great care of his herd.

Pamela: The Brave Mom

Pamela is a resilient mother who also survived the hoarding case. She was rescued while pregnant and finally given a safe, peaceful space to thrive. She is a dedicated, loving mom who is now enjoying the happy, carefree life she always deserved.

Clover: The Barnyard Baby

Clover is Pamela’s sweet baby, born into total freedom right here at the farm. Because her mom was rescued just in time, Clover has never known fear or neglect. She is pure joy, spent bounding around the pasture, practicing big jumps, and staying close to Mom