You Won't Believe This Blog: Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

Here is a great non-profit you can visit, volunteer with or support with tax deductible donations.  Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is dedicated to eliminating the suffering of pot-bellied pigs in Arizona and surrounding states by promoting spaying and neutering, assisting owners and other sanctuaries, and providing a permanent home in a safe, nurturing environment for those that are abandoned, abused, neglected, or unwanted.

The Ironwood Pig Sanctuary was founded in November 2000 and began accepting pigs in the spring of 2001 to their shelter in Marana, on the outskirts of Tucson. Over the years, they have absorbed over 300 pigs from three failed sanctuaries in Arizona, as well as having rescued over 1,400 others. Ironwood Pig Sanctuary provides a permanent home for pigs in a herd setting, with various fields and groupings to fit the individual needs of each pig.

The pigs come to Ironwood from local police departments involved in animal abuse cases, from animal shelters, and from people finding them running loose as strays. They also accept pigs from owners for many reasons; moving, HOA regulations, divorce, losing their homes, medical problems of the owner, pig behavioral issues or zoning disputes. Any pot-bellied pig that has been abandoned, abused, neglected or unwanted can call the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary their home.

Located in Marana (the outskirts of Tucson), Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is home to over 660 pot-bellied pigs, making them the largest pot-bellied pig sanctuary in Arizona and one of the largest in the US!

The sanctuary is divided into over 30 different fields and yards, each with anywhere from 1 to 45 pigs! Each field contains shade ramadas, kiddy wading pools, wallows, and automatic waterers. It gets hot in Arizona and some of these pigs are carrying a lot of weight! Ironwood tries to make sure their piggies always have fresh water to drink and to cool down.

For a $30 monthly donation, you can sponsor a pig to help cover their food and health care costs. You’ll periodically receive pictures and updates about your special pig!

Visitors are welcome, but please make an appointment, as pigs and humans can easily share viruses, and often there are vet issues that preclude visitors.

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is located at 34656 E. Crystal Visions Road, Marana, AZ 85658, north and east of the Arizona Veterans Cemetary.

Much more information is available at their website at https://www.ironwoodpigs.org/. White Farms, San Lucas and Marana Estates are the closest Marana neighborhoods to Ironwood Pig Sanctuary.

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