by Susie
The never-before-released video below featuring our very own Sprinkles and Tim playing in the mud is too cute and funny not to share. These sweet pigs have since grown into two very big boys, but the joyful spirit they exuded as tiny piglets is still alive and well today. Last winter, Sprinkles came to us as a nervous, skinny little piglet. After a rough start to life on a factory farm, he was terrified of the world for good reason. Found on a smaller farm in upstate New York, Tim was the runt of his litter and suffered from an injured foot and a large hernia. If he hadn’t been rescued, he would have died slowly from neglect. Alone, these little pigs were timid and sad. And though they warmed up to us with a little time, they each still longed for the company of another pig. Lucky for them, we had the exact medicine they needed to pull through and introduced the two as soon as we could. Bonded within moments, Sprinkles and Tim received one of the greatest gifts any animal could ask for — friendship to last a lifetime. As you’ll soon see in the video, the two were unstoppable from the time they met. Still every bit as confident and happy as young adults, Sprinkles and Tim remain the best of friends.
I, myself, just got done reading Gene Baur's Farm Sanctuary, and I am heading to the New York sanctuary in May. I've known for some time of the horrors of farm animal abuse, and most generations of my farm family thankfully are vegan now, my brother Bernie leading the way. I thought I was alone for a long time in my quest to try to get the message across about abuse in farm factories until I discovered Farm Sanctuary on the internet last year. The book has reaffirmed my conviction in becoming an animal advocate, and I am getting ready to make some major changes in my life. Wish me luck !
Posted by: Patsi | April 06, 2009 at 03:10 PM
This video is priceless. So glad to see the innocence of these animals caught on tape! I have been a member of farm sanctuary for 16 years and proud of it. I applaud everyone at the shelters for being so selfless and giving. These animals truly deserve better and they have found the best place on earth to be. Farm Sanctuary! Congratulations little piggies, you will forever be running free! Hope to see you this summer Sprinkles and Timmy...
Posted by: Bean | April 02, 2009 at 12:31 PM
just love the 'good' stories that come out of factory farming practices. After being exposed to it a bit back, i decided not to consume factory farmed meat anymore. I am still discovering the line of organic/vegan/ meat choices, but at least I know the truth about! It is funny, yet sad how all my friends/family know this curelty or abuse exists, but they just shove it out of their head. Out of sight, out of mind. I say bring it out blazing anytime you can to EDUCATE the people to make good choices. Thanx for all the work you do, and to which I support any way I can.
Posted by: Shannon Montileaux-Craig | April 01, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I've been working in Human Services for almost 10 years, and to this day, there is absolutely nothing, NOTHING, that saddens, sickens, and angers me more than animal abuse.
When I first became aware of some of the issues last year, I remember not being able to sleep well at night, having nightmares and many crying spells as well after seeing some video footage and pictures of factory farm abuse, etc.
So glad I discovered Farm Sanctuary; they truly are doing God's work and there must be so much happiness and love at both Sanctuaries. God Bless Farm Sanctuary; I pray for all your staff and your animal friends every day; thank you for all you do.
What you accomplish and continue to accomplish is absolutely amazing, and seeing these 2 little piglets running and playing like happy-go-lucky children made me smile and brought tears to my eyes; can't wait to come up to NY and visit the farm in a few months:) Farm Sanctuary has truly changed my life and my husband's life, for the better:)
Posted by: Kim | March 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM
How cute are they? It's heartwarming and very hopefull to see this! I only wish all the litle piglets could be so free!
Posted by: Christine | March 21, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Compare that video clip with pigs who are destined for a life of misery and torture on factory farms, where they will never see the light of day or be able to play and enjoy themselves just so that humas can have hot dogs and pork chop which are among the unhealthiest foods you'll come accross.
Very depressing to even think of all the torture and suffering that goes on in the corporate factory farms.
Posted by: Roger | March 20, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Adorable! Those are two very lucky pigs. Thank you for taking care of them!
Posted by: Tara | March 17, 2009 at 05:38 PM