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pot belly pig Cathy's Herd Molly II February, 1998

January, 2000

Middle Ave. F Molly came from a place where an old, ill man had too many animals. The animals were seldom fed and rats would eat the newborn piglets. When Molly was found at one week old, she was the only piglet of her siblings who did not get stepped on by a cow. She is a sweet, friendly pig who likes to hang out on Cathy's porch on the lounge pad. pot belly pig House Pig Nigel June, 1991

August, 1991

Breeder M Nigel was the first pig and the reason for the rescue in the first place. He is 13 now and doing well, but takes a number of medications, as you can see below. Arthritis Synflex 1 ml Tusk/Jaw Infection Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim, USP Double Strength 800 mg/160 mg Ulcer Pepcid A.C. 20 mg pot belly pig Barnyard Jenny 1997 October 23, 2004

August, 2000

Owner Relinquish Patrick Goold F Jenny was an exceptionally sweet little pig. She had a neurological problem that made it difficult for her to tell her legs what she wanted them to do. Her owner and sponsor volunteered every week at the ranch, doing whatever was needed. Jenny is sorely missed every time we pass her empty pen. Arthritis Synflex 1 ml Neurological Disorder Prednisone 20 mg pot belly pig Barnyard Woody 1996

September, 2004

Owner Relinquish Guy M Due to his own medical problems, Guy had to place his buddy, Woody, at Belly Draggers. He paid for Woody to be neutered and for his care for the rest of his life. Woody has so much personality! He became an instant favorite, especially with Eva. He has now joined the rest of the herd and has no trouble with the other pigs except Big Al, who wants to take him on every so often. pot belly pig Barnyard Missy Unknown, approx. 1993

April, 1996

Intervention by third party The Wolosons F Eva got a call from a woman who said there were two pigs at a movie set in Salinas who were living on cement and didn’t have shade, food, or water on a regular basis. She got the pigs to us and C.P.P.A. took the other pig. Missy quickly became our “in–charge” pig. She is sweet and affectionate with people, but very bossy with other pigs. If there is a belly rub or banana chip to be had, she wants it first, thank you very much! We love her! Arthritis Max-Flex 1 tsp pot belly pig Barnyard Big Al 1997

July 20, 1999

Owner Relinquish Sterling Warner M Big Al was living at a Christmas tree farm in Morgan Hill in a small pen. He was not neutered, so he was aggressive and irritable. When the owner’s husband got sick, she had to place Big Al in a hurry, so she called Belly Draggers. Big Al was immediately “fixed” and separated from the rest of the herd until he was “shooting blanks.” He was aggressive for about a year before he calmed down because he was neutered so late in life; meanwhile, the girls in the herd found that boar smell very attractive. Now he’s a big sweetie and likes men especially. He still has an inflated ego and tries unsuccessfully to fight his way to the top of the herd. He’s a great pig, very vocal, with lots of personality. pot belly pig Barnyard Luli Unknown, approx. 1995

July, 1996

San Martin Animal Shelter Ingrid Arnaz–Campos F Luli was one of the first pigs at Belly Draggers. She came from the shelter, so she was either dropped off or running loose. She has always been mostly blind. She know where everything is and gets along fine. Luli has the “honor” of having the only unplanned pregnancy Belly Draggers has ever had. Late one night, an owner surrendered Bonnie and Spike. He said Spike was neutered, but the next morning when it became light, it was apparent that he was not. Sometime in the middle of the night he visited Luli. Three months later Luli surprised everyone with Pigbert. As soon as he was weaned, he was adopted out and renamed Harley. Luli is very sweet and seems to take care of and spend time with the older pigs. She hangs out with Jessie now, spending most of the day in the shed with her.