Pigs

WeeNee Hamm and Cheyenne were born on the same pig farm to separate litters in 2019. WeeNee Hamm was born healthy and strong and was going to be a fair pig. Sadly, his career was cut short when he was stepped on by his mother. Cheyenne, on the other hand, was born small and sickly like her entire litter. One by one her siblings passed away and Cheyenne was the last one. Since neither pig could be a working pig, the caring farmers looked to rehome them and they came to us. With round the clock care and a fighting spirit, Cheyenne survived. Despite her size she was the boss of the house and followed us around like a puppy. Both pigs settled in well at ABAR and could often be found snoozing in the sun, relaxing together, and munching on the treats our visitors shared with them. Sadly in the summer of 2025, Cheyenne was showing signs of distress and despite medical care, she passed away. We miss her snorts, her cuteness, and the way her personality shined every day. Her best friend, WeeNee Hamm, misses her too and has been spending extra time with the cows since she’s been gone.

SweatPea came to us in a heartbreaking rehome situation.  She is loved by her humans who had to give her up due to a housing situation.  She was severely overweight which caused her to become blind as the fat above her eyes and her jowls closed her eyes shut.  We keep her on a strict diet and are hopeful her eyesight will someday come back.  She doesn’t like to venture out too far from her barn pen, but she does love to sunbathe or take a dip in her pool  if the temperature is just right.

Lewis aka Mr. Pig was rehomed to us from a family moving out of state.  We had just purchased some hatchling chicks and were in the process of designing a chicken coop when we got the call about a pot belly pig needing a new home.  The most amazing coincidence was that he would be coming with a pig/chicken coop and he had only ever lived with chickens.  Lewis currently lives with eight hens and two silky roosters.  He loves the company and doesn’t ever seem to mind them even when they steal the food right out of his bowl or mouth.

In September 2025, a compassionate volunteer reached out to tell us about a pig in need of rescue at the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter. Living alone and showing signs of loneliness, this gentle soul clearly deserved a second chance. After Cheyenne’s passing we had received other rescue requests but this time everything aligned perfectly. On October 3rd, 2025, we welcomed Luau to Alma Bonita Animal Rescue! She’s still settling into her new home, taking things at her own pace, and surrounded by love, patience, and care. To celebrate her fresh start, we’ve given her a new name, Lua. We can’t wait to get to know her and see her shine!