<pig-rescue>
<image-base>images</image-base>
<animal id="a1">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy's Herd</type>
<name>Molly II</name>
<birth>February, 1998</birth>
<in-date>January, 2000</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<sponsor>Dr. Moulthrope’s Staff</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="yes">F</gender>
<info> Molly II came from a place that had too many animals for the sick elderly owner to
care for properly.
They were seldom fed and rats would eat the newborn piglets.
When Molly II was found at one week old, she was the only piglet of
her siblings not killed by the cow who stepped on them accidently.
A sweet friendly pig, Molly II likes to hang out on Cathy’s porch on the lounge
pad.
</info>
<picture>
<file>molly_th.jpg</file>
<description>Black pig</description>
<caption>Molly in the Pasture</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a2">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>House Pig</type>
<name>Nigel</name>
<birth>June, 1991</birth>
<in-date>August, 1991</in-date>
<from>Breeder</from>
<gender spay-neuter="yes">M</gender>
<info>
Nigel, our very first pig, the only pig we ever purchased, came from a breeder. We picked him up when he was 8 weeks old.
The next couple weeks were a nightmare. He oinked for what seemed like 24
hours a day non-stop, and followed us everywhere. We knew nothing about
pigs and every day was a different deal. But he put up with us, we learned,
and he’s been a real joy for his thirteen and a half years. He's slowing
down, but still comes up the ramp and spends his afternoons in the house.
He’s our Nigel Pigasso.
</info>
<picture>
<file>nigel_th.jpg</file>
<description>medium gray pig</description>
<caption>Nigel in the Hallway</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Tusk/Jaw Infection</condition>
<med>Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim, USP</med>
<dosage>Double Strength 800 mg/160 mg</dosage>
<condition>Ulcer</condition>
<med>Pepcid A.C.</med>
<dosage>20 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a3">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Jenny</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<death>October 23, 2004</death>
<in-date>August, 2000</in-date>
<from>Owner Relinquish</from>
<sponsor>Patrick Goold</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="no">F</gender>
<info>
An exceptionally sweet little pig, Jenny 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. She passed away in October and is sorely missed
every time we pass her empty pen.
</info>
<picture>
<file>jenny_th.jpg</file>
<description>Dark Gray pig with white highlight on nose</description>
<caption>Jenny in her bed</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Neurological Disorder</condition>
<med>Prednisone</med>
<dosage>20 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a4">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Woody</name>
<birth>1996</birth>
<in-date>September, 2004</in-date>
<from>Owner Relinquish</from>
<sponsor>Guy</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="yes">M</gender>
<info>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.
</info>
<picture>
<file>woody_th.jpg</file>
<description>Black pig with mouth open wide</description>
<caption>Woody: Mr. Handsome</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a5">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Missy</name>
<birth>Unknown, approx. 1993</birth>
<death>December 20, 2004 </death>
<in-date>April, 1996</in-date>
<from>Intervention by third party</from>
<gender spay-neuter="yes">F</gender>
<info>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.
The woman got the pigs to us and C.P.P.A. took the other pig.
Missy quickly became our “in–charge” pig.
Sweet and affectionate with people, she is, however, 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 and her attitude!
</info>
<update_date>January 8, 2005</update_date>
<update>
January 8, 2005
Missy was sleeping in another pig’s shed in a pen where two pigs came in, got into a fight,
and managed to close their gate. Missy probably tried to stop it and managed to get hurt
in the process.
Dr. Meyers came out on Friday, felt it was some sort of spinal injury, and administered a
Cortisone shot and gave us a strong
muscle relaxant for her, but she continued to worsen and was unable to get
up to eat or go potty. We called Dr. Meyers out again Monday and he said her
prognosis was extremely poor since she had nerve damage. We made the decision to have
her put to sleep. Missy was one of our very favorite pigs and we miss her terribly.
</update>
<picture>
<file>missy_th.jpg</file>
<description>Black pig standing in pasture</description>
<caption>Missy in the pasture</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a6">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Big Al</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>July 20, 1999</in-date>
<from>Owner Relinquish</from>
<sponsor>Sterling Warner</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="yes">M</gender>
<info>Living at a Christmas tree farm in Morgan Hill, Big Al was confined to a
small pen. He was not neutered; therefore,
he was aggressive and irritable.
When the owner’s husband got sick, she had to place Big Al in
a hurry and so she called Belly Draggers. Big Al was immediately
“fixed” and separated from the rest of the herd until
he was safe to be with the females. Being neutered so late in
life, he was aggressive for about a
year before he calmed down.
Meanwhile, the girls in the herd found that boar smell very
attractive. Now he’s a big sweetie and likes men especially.
With his inflated ego, Big Al still tries, unsuccessfully, to fight his
way to the top of the herd every so often. He’s a great pig, very vocal,
with lots of personality.
</info>
<picture>
<file>big_al_th.jpg</file>
<description>Very light gray pig in pasture</description>
<caption>Big Al in the pasture</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a7">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Luli</name>
<birth>Unknown, approx. 1995</birth>
<death>November 29, 2004 </death>
<in-date>July, 1996</in-date>
<from>San Martin Animal Shelter</from>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>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; however, she knows where everything is and
gets along fine. Luli has the “honor” of having the only
unplanned pregnancy at Belly Draggers. Late one night,
someone brought in Bonnie and Spike. Their owner 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 Spike visited Luli. Three months
later Luli surprised everyone with Pigbert. As
soon as he was weaned, he was adopted out and renamed Harley. Luli passed
away in her sleep in November. She spent her last night with Jessie, her best friend.
</info>
<picture>
<file>luli_th.jpg</file>
<description>Luli with other pigs and Eva</description>
<caption>Luli, Eva and friends</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a8">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Van Gogh</name>
<birth>Unknown, approx. 1995</birth>
<in-date>October 26, 2004</in-date>
<from>San Martin Animal Shelter</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
From Highway 101, doing 70 miles–per–hour, Maureen
spotted a pig at the San Martin Animal Shelter. She and Marcie
checked it out and found that he was older, not neutered, and
earless. Maureen and the shelter arranged to have him neutered and
he came to Belly Draggers. He is a sweet boy and is out with the rest
of the pigs now. The only problem is that he is not very gentlemanly and
bothers the ladies. He must still have some male hormones hanging around.
</info>
<picture>
<file>van_gogh_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig with no ears</description>
<caption>Van Gogh Standing in his Pen</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a9">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Shadow</name>
<birth>1999</birth>
<in-date>February, 2003</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>The Vallequettes</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Until her owner had to move, Shadow lived at a day care center.
Shadow moved to Belly Draggers, complete with
her own log cabin house. She is very fond of eating and spends her
entire day out in the pasture munching grass. She puts on a few pounds
every spring and loses them when the pasture dries up.
</info>
<picture>
<file>shadow_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Shadow with Steven</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a10">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Molly</name>
<birth>1998 approx.</birth>
<death>December 20, 2004</death>
<in-date>January, 1999</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Molly, our only severe abuse case, had been attacked
by dogs and treated miserably by young boys. It took her years
to trust us enough to take treats from our hands and only recently would
she go into a shed to sleep; she was so fearful of being closed in.
Now, she is much more relaxed and seems to know we won’t hurt her.
She may never let us pet her, but we respect that.
</info>
<update_date>January 8, 2005</update_date>
<update>
After Molly went off her food for a day, we called Dr. Meyers out to check on her. He came out that Friday. Her temperature was actually below normal, but she seemed to have some sort of infection. He gave her an antibiotic shot and left us with more antibiotics to give her. He did blood tests and discovered that her immature white blood count was very high, which he explained meant that she had a bad infection, but that her body had stopped fighting it. It wasn't until the following day that we discovered a discharge coming from her vulva. We hoped the antibiotics would take care of it. Since Molly was so fearful of being touched, it was really hard to get her to take antibiotics because she still refused to eat. By Monday, it was clear that she was not improved. Dr. Meyers came out and said she had Pyometra, an infection filled uterus, and should be put to sleep. We lost her and Missy the same day. We have since found out that Pyometra is often, but not always fatal. Molly is very much missed.
</update>
<picture>
<file>molly1_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Molly Standing Under the Tree</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a11">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy's Herd</type>
<name>Buttons</name>
<birth>March, 1997</birth>
<in-date>June, 2002</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<sponsor>The Senior Aerobic Class</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Buttons was one of the very first piglets that Cathy rescued. He was so
cute that a twelve–year–old and her mom decided they wanted
to bottle–feed him and keep him until he got too big for their house in town.
He became friends with the family’s dogs and the little goat, Gizmo.
One day Buttons, Gizmo and the dog all decided to go on an adventure together.
The gate to the backyard got left open and the three went for a walk. All the
neighbors came out to watch them go down the street together. When she thought it was
time for them to go back home, the next–door neighbor brought out some cookies
and talked the three animals into going back in their yard. Buttons is still as sweet
as can be and waits on the porch for Cathy to come out. He loves belly rubs!
</info>
<picture>
<file>buttons_th.jpg</file>
<description>Pinto Pig</description>
<caption>Buttons in the Field</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a12">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Abby</name>
<birth>September, 2001 approx.</birth>
<in-date>Septmber, 2002</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Linda & Jim Colaric</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Originally belonging to a young boy, Abby was kept in
a small back yard with ducks, chickens and rabbits. She was fed
chicken scratch and not given much attention. The owners agreed to
let us take her into rescue. She wasn’t very friendly at first, but
has warmed up nicely to us. Abby has tons of personality and is usually the
pig that visitors remember most. She is featured on our Adoptions page.
</info>
<picture>
<file>abby_th.jpg</file>
<description>small black pig</description>
<caption>Abby, Robert, Missy and Big Al</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a13">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Bessie</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>August 16, 2002</in-date>
<from>C.P.P.A.</from>
<sponsor>Pat & Al Bruno</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">F</gender>
<info>
Bessie is one big girl! We suspect she has some “hog” in her.
Being big just means there is more to love; she is such a sweetheart!
She loves to get into things, and, being she is so large, dumping over garbage cans
and such is not a problem for her. Her favorite trick is to reach up as high as she can and
pull down branches of the fig tree, letting them snap back up to drop the figs on
the ground so she can eat them.
</info>
<picture>
<file>bessie_th.jpg</file>
<description>large pinto pig</description>
<caption>Here comes Bessie!</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a14">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>House Pig</type>
<name>Bodie</name>
<birth>Unknown, approx. 1992</birth>
<in-date>1993</in-date>
<from>Monterey County Animal Shelter</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Bodie was picked up running loose in Carmel and taken to a local shelter.
For several weeks he was kept inside a room without outside light.
That is the probable cause of his claustrophobia today. He absolutely panics if he’s
shut in a small area. C.P.P.A. rescued him from the shelter and he went to foster care in
Bodega Bay. We picked him up there; he was our second pig and has always been one of the
“Fortunate Four” house pigs. He’s a very quiet sweet guy, never any trouble, but he knows how to
take care of Bodie. He just stands back knowing he’s going to get
whatever anyone else does, so why get pushy?
</info>
<picture>
<file>bodie_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Bodie Waiting for Breakfast</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Tusk/Jaw Infection</condition>
<med>Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim, USP</med>
<dosage>Double Strength 800 mg/160 mg</dosage>
<condition>Ulcer</condition>
<med>Pepcid A.C.</med>
<dosage>20 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a15">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Bonnie</name>
<birth>Unknown, approx. 1995</birth>
<in-date>August, 1997</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Sharon McKenna</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">F</gender>
<info>
Bonnie came in with her son Spike late one night. She has a condition called
Rhinitis that makes her breathing difficult. At night when it’s really
quiet, she sounds like a freight train.
She’s a very sweet pig and is just as cute
as can be.
</info>
<picture>
<file>bonnie_th.jpg</file>
<description>cute, small pinto pig</description>
<caption>Bonnie Waiting for a Treat</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Rhinitis</condition>
<med>Aeromicin</med>
<dosage>1/4 cup</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a16">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Spike</name>
<birth>February, 1997</birth>
<in-date>August, 1997</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Maureen Caddell</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Spike came with his mom from a couple who said they rescued the pigs
from terrible circumstances in a trailer park. They assured us both pigs were
spayed and neutered. Since it was dark and we really couldn’t see, we took
their word for it. By the next morning, Spike, just a little guy, had slipped in
with Luli. We didn’t think anything of it until Luli presented us with Pigbert.
Spike and Bonnie were pretty deprived when they arrived and Spike lost most of his
tail. In addition to complaining
about everything, Spike can never seem to get enough to eat, so he’ll probably always
be overweight.
</info>
<picture>
<file>spike_th.jpg</file>
<description>pinto pig</description>
<caption>Spike Eating Grass</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a17">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Chopper</name>
<birth>1994</birth>
<in-date>August, 1997</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Patty Duffy</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Chopper has an amazing story. When he first came, he refused to get out
of his bed for more than a minute or two to go potty and eat. He learned
how to drag his bowl back in bed with him so that he didn’t even have to
get up to eat. He went down–hill from there and wouldn’t even get up
to go potty. To address the situation, we started him on Syn-flex and an ibuprofen every day. That, and the fact that
he has lost some weight, has made a huge difference. He comes all the way out of
his pen now and seems to be really happy, so we figure he must have been in
a lot of pain before.
</info>
<picture>
<file>chopper_th.jpg</file>
<description>big black pig</description>
<caption>Happy Chopper</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a18">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Eddie</name>
<birth>1994</birth>
<in-date>April 24, 2003</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Before coming to Belly Draggers, Eddie lived in a back yard with no
shelter except the house eaves. Since he has been with us, he
absolutely loves his bed with all the blankets and straw. He just recently
began venturing out a way from his pen and now he “helps” Ercell
in the barn whenever Ercell is in there working. Eddie is one big sweet pig!
</info>
<picture>
<file>eddie_th.jpg</file>
<description>big black and white pig</description>
<caption>Eddie</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a19">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>House Pig</type>
<name>Hammish</name>
<birth>1996 approx.</birth>
<in-date>August 1997</in-date>
<from>Hayward Shelter</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Hammish is a whole different pig, maybe part wild boar. He runs differently,
thinks differently, and looks sideways at you as if to say, “ Hey,
I know who’s really in charge here and it’s ME.” We took him from the Hayward
Shelter, a runaway from somewhere. He was un–neutered, and, when we took him for
surgery, he had of course, one undescended testicle and cost twice as much.
But, he’s been worth every penny in entertainment. He’s a one–person pig and doesn't
mind letting you know if you’re not that person. He’s one of the smartest
pigs we’ve ever seen. He’s also one of the “Fortunate Four” house pigs.
</info>
<picture>
<file>hammish_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig with long nose</description>
<caption>Hammish Looking for Goodies</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a20">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>House Pig</type>
<name>Omar</name>
<birth>June 24, 1996</birth>
<in-date>1998</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Omar was Pam’s special baby. She brought him from the Northwest in her lap
and he was with her for about two years. He came to us when a neighbor complained
about his squealing. He’s also one of the four house pigs. Since he has never gotten
past the sibling rivalry with the other house pigs, he has his time alone in the house,
which was what he wanted in the first place. He lays on the rug with Eva in the
afternoon for book reading and a nap, then decides when it’s time to go to the side–yard for grazing.
Omar can open anything: gates, zippers, purses, whatever. He could have been a safe
cracker. If we’d only known that, he could have supported Belly Draggers!
</info>
<picture>
<file>omar_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig</description>
<caption>Omar Standing in his Pen</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a21">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Muffy</name>
<birth>January 1998</birth>
<in-date>January 2000</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<sponsor>Ingrid Arnaz-Campos</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Charlotte was pregnant when she was rescued and Muffy is one of her
piglets. Charlotte had the piglets on a freezing January afternoon in a
small dog house and then she was moved to the barn with the piglets to keep her from
crushing them. Muffy crawled out of the warm nest and was found ice–cold in the
morning. She was placed on a heating pad and rubbed until she began to “come
back to life.” She had nerve damage that resulted in tremors and a white spot
in her eye, so she
couldn’t go back with her siblings and was consequently bottle–fed. All her siblings were
adopted, but because she had health problems, Cathy
kept Muffy. She is completely healthy now and is sweet as can be.
</info>
<picture>
<file>muffy_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig</description>
<caption>Molly Munching Grass</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="22">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Charlotte</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1994</birth>
<in-date>August 2000</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<sponsor>Scott Wilson & Jennifer</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Charlotte’s owners dropped her off at a ten–acre breeding
ground for animals. It was owned by a very ill elderly man. He was clearly not
able to care for the animals and Cathy took as many of the pigs and goats as she
could. She rescued Charlotte when she was pregnant, knowing that she would be loved
and cared for and so would her piglets. All her piglets had Charlotte’s gentle, sweet
personality and we are so glad we were able to give her and her family a new life. Charlotte
and her now grown piglet, Muffy, are very happy to be at Belly Draggers.
</info>
<picture>
<file>charlotte_th.jpg</file>
<description>pinto pig</description>
<caption>Charlotte</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a23">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Jazzmine</name>
<birth>September 1999 approx.</birth>
<in-date>August 14, 2001</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>The Jeffersons</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">F</gender>
<info>
Jazzy’s owner was a vet technician who found that she couldn’t
keep Jazzy where she was living. She brought her to Belly Draggers, innitially as a
boarder, with hopes of taking her back. She came out to visit a couple of times, but then
stopped coming and didn’t return calls. We found a great adoptive family for Jazzy.
C.P.P.A. paid for her to be spayed and she went directly from the vet’s to her new
home. In her new home she became irritable and snapped at the children. We think she thought she was
being “dumped” again, so we immediately brought her back to Belly Draggers.
She is very happy here and loves getting belly rubs!
</info>
<picture>
<file>jazzmine_th.jpg</file>
<description>pinto pig</description>
<caption>Jazzy Standing in the Field</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg as needed</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a24">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Floyd</name>
<birth>1994 approx.</birth>
<in-date>December 28, 2000</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Cindy Johnson</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Floyd is truly a gentleman. When he first arrived at Belly Draggers, he had
eyes for no one but little Zoe. He very quietly camped outside Zoe’s
shed and didn’t do anything else for a long time. Gradually, over the next few
weeks, he managed to work his way into her shed and finally she let him sleep with her. Floyd
is a great pig and wonderful with pigs, people and children. He’s a great favorite
with the visitors.
</info>
<picture>
<file>floyd_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Floyd Smiling for the Camera</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a25">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Zoe</name>
<birth>1995 approx.</birth>
<in-date>October 15, 2000</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Dr. & Mrs. Tom Meyers</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Zoe’s owner was given two days notice to get rid of her pig, so she
brought her to Belly Draggers with promises to visit and pay for her care.
Zoe’s owner only returned once for a visit, and so Zoe fell into a deep depression. She is
a very sensitive pig and mourned the loss of her former owner for a month. She gradually
came out of it with lots of belly rubs and treats. Presently, she is one of the sweetest pigs we
have ever had. She is quiet most of the day, and then comes out in the evening
to have special time with Eva, getting brushed and loved. She sleeps with her
boyfriend Floyd.
</info>
<picture>
<file>zoe_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Zoe Waiting for Breakfast</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a26">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Leroy</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1996</birth>
<in-date>February 17, 2001</in-date>
<from>Redwings Horse Sanctuary</from>
<sponsor>Redwings Horse Sanctuary</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Leroy lived in a pasture and ate only scraps. Even those he had
to fight for because the goats pushed him away. Redwings Horse Sanctuary got him away from
that situation, had him neutered, and kept him until he could come to Belly Draggers.
He was painfully thin and his bones stuck out all over. Today he is a happy pig.
He’s well–fed and loves his warm bed and blankets. While he’s a little
stand–off–ish about being touched, Leroy is thrilled to take treats
from your hand. He is a very special addition to the Belly Draggers herd!
</info>
<picture>
<file>leroy_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig in igloo</description>
<caption>Leroy Enjoying his Bed</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a27">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Jessie</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1992</birth>
<in-date>December 20, 1999</in-date>
<from>Humane Society of Silicon Valley</from>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Jessie is our senior lady at Belly Draggers. We have no idea how old she is
or what her circumstances were before she ended up at the Humane Society. She
spends most of her days in bed, but still has some good days when the weather is
warm. On sunny days she likes to lay out in the pasture under the trailer.
</info>
<picture>
<file>jessie_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig</description>
<caption>Jessie in Bed</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage> 200 mg as needed</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a28">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Minnie Pearl</name>
<birth>January 23, 1992</birth>
<in-date>April 2, 1999</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>M. J. Hennessy</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Before coming to Belly Draggers, Minnie lived in a retirement home yard in Salinas.
The elderly tenants were very fond of her, but their way of showing her
affection was to feed her large bags of fried tortillas and other
high–carb foods. While their intentions were good, it was very detrimental to Minnie’s
health and she came to us weighing about 250 pounds or more. She was stepping on her
belly as it dragged the ground. Her walk is still gaited due to her former weight.
Although Minnie has lost at least 100 pounds in the years she’s been here, she is quite active and
healthier than you’d expect at her age. She’s sweet, talkative and always
comes running for a treat. Additionally, she loves to be petted and brushed, but is a little stand–off–ish
until she gets to know you.
</info>
<picture>
<file>minnie_th.jpg</file>
<description>large black pig</description>
<caption>Minnie in the Field</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a29">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Percy</name>
<birth>June 1998</birth>
<in-date>March 20, 2000</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Sterling & Carole Warner</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Preferring really just to be left alone, Percy is a funny pig. He doesn’t
want any pig or human friends. He loves to eat and work at his bed. He’ll
work all day at making his blankets just right. He’s having more trouble getting
around and we suspect it is because he doesn’t move around much.
</info>
<picture>
<file>percy_th.jpg</file>
<description>white pig</description>
<caption>Percy Napping in the Afternoon</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Ibuprofen</med>
<dosage>200 mg as needed</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a30">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Arnold</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>August 2001</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
If Cathy has a special pig, that would have to be Arnold. He doesn’t
like anyone else in the barnyard talking to her, and particularly does not like
children. He will gladly chase them right out of his space. In the morning, while Cathy
gets the breakfast ready for the pigs, Arnold has his snout right up against her leg,
wanting to know where she is at all times, or maybe he just wants her to hurry up.
</info>
<picture>
<file>arnold_th.jpg</file>
<description>large white pig</description>
<caption>Arnold!</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a31">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Patches</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>January 2000</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Patches was always the King of Cathy’s herd until one day, Arnold decided
he was tired of it and fought him for the title. That resulted in Patches having ripped ears and
he slunk away, defeated. Now Patches has mellowed out, becoming much friendlier with humans
and pigs, so it turned out to be a good thing.
</info>
<picture>
<file>patches_th.jpg</file>
<description>large white pig</description>
<caption>Patches in the Field</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a32">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Kirby</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>January 2001</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
A sweet quizzical pig, Kirby always seems to have his head tilted up
and his tongue hanging out to one side. Badly neglected in the first home
he was placed, he never seems to get enough food and checks out everyone’s
bowl, cleaning up every particle. He is a really sweet pig, even though he had
such a rough start in life, but is shy about being petted.
</info>
<picture>
<file>kirby_th.jpg</file>
<description>pinto pig</description>
<caption>Kirby in the Field</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a32">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Cathy’s Herd</type>
<name>Babe</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>January 2001</in-date>
<from>Middle Ave.</from>
<sponsor>Margarita Quezada</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Arnold’s smaller sister Babe is as sweet as she is cute. Both she and
Arnold were bottle–fed along with Buttons and another piglet named Prince.
When they were babies, as soon as they heard the microwave signaling a bottle
being warmed, they would squeal and run around the kitchen until Cathy said,
“Go get on your rug.” Then they would run to the rug and wait in a row
for the warm milk. These babies spent the first few weeks in the lab at Evergreen Valley College with Cathy,
the students taking turns feeding them. The piglets learned to be very social
with all kinds of people. Babe is just as sweet today as she was then.
</info>
<picture>
<file>babe_th.jpg</file>
<description>white pig</description>
<caption>Babe in the Field</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a33">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>P.C.</name>
<birth>1994</birth>
<in-date>August 16, 2002</in-date>
<from>C.P.P.A.</from>
<sponsor>Linda & Jim Colaric</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">F</gender>
<info>
Bessie and P.C. came as a pair and what a pair they are: Bessie as big as a market hog and
P.C. tiny, even for a pot belly pig. You have to watch out for P.C. though; don’t let her small size fool
you. She has bitten both Ercell and Cathy on the back of the leg when they
weren’t paying attention. She also hates to have anyone in her pen and will run
you right out. Because she is so small and cute, everyone always wants to adopt her.
We tell them she’s just fine at Belly Draggers.
</info>
<picture>
<file>pc_th.jpg</file>
<description>pinto pig</description>
<caption>P.C.</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a34">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Nikki</name>
<birth>1997</birth>
<in-date>July, 2004</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Nate & June Clark</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Sweet and adoptable (she is featured on the Adoptions page), Nikki is a
wonderful pig. She’s quick and smart as a whip. Definitely a people–oriented pig,
she is good with children as well as adults. She’s seven years old, but acts much younger
with her natural curiosity and energy. Eva is especially fond of her.
</info>
<picture>
<file>nikki_th.jpg</file>
<description>white pig</description>
<caption>Nikki</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a35">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Pumba</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1996</birth>
<in-date>July, 1998</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Maureen & Jim Caddell</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">F</gender>
<info>
When Pumba’s owners decided to landscape their backyard, Pumba ended up
in rescue. Her life–long companion, the family dog, stayed with the family. Eva
agreed to take Pumba only if the owners would pay for her to be spayed. They did that
reluctantly and Pumba came to Belly Draggers. She has been Ercell’s helper ever since.
She helps him work on cars, build sheds and fix things. She’s applied what she’s
learned by figuring out how to open the latch on her own gate in the morning.
</info>
<picture>
<file>pumba_th.jpg</file>
<description>black pig</description>
<caption>Pumba</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a36">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Wilber</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1993</birth>
<in-date>July 26, 1998</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Maureen Behlen</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
While Wilber grew up, he had total control of the backyard and porch of a
home in Salinas. Enter new baby girl into the picture and he was not pleased. As
she grew up and wanted to play in the backyard too, Wilber wanted to share it less and less.
At that point his owners decided to place him at Belly Draggers. Little did Wilber know
how much sharing he would have to do here! He settled in nicely and is a very people–oriented pig.
</info>
<picture>
<file>wilber_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig</description>
<caption>Wilber</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a37">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Yoshi</name>
<birth>Unknown approx. 1993</birth>
<in-date>April 21, 2002</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Clarmay Palumbo</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
Starting out as “The Official Pig of the Internet,” we
aren’t sure exactly how Yoshi ended up in rescue at eleven years old,
but here he is. He’s a grumbler and complainer, but has a sweet disposition.
He doesn’t go far from his pen except when it’s hot, then he trucks
down to the mud hole and stays there until one of the pushier pigs root him out.
He has the cutest white patch on his nose and the longest hair on his back that we have
ever seen; it could actually be braided!
</info>
<picture>
<file>yoshi_th.jpg</file>
<description>black and white pig</description>
<caption>Yoshi</caption>
</picture>
<medical>
<condition>Arthritis</condition>
<med>Syn-flex</med>
<dosage>1 ml</dosage>
</medical>
</animal>
<animal id="a38">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Mike & Ike</name>
<birth>November 25, 2002</birth>
<in-date>January 17, 2005</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor></sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="Yes">M</gender>
<info>
These two pigs are brothers and where one is, the other is sure to be close. We call them “The Gray Ghosts” because of their unusual coloring. The two have long legs and can cover quite a distance in a short time. They love to be out in the pasture together. They are a little shy around strangers, but happy to take a treat out of a hand. Right now they can only be out in the evening when no other pigs are out so they don't get into any fights. Mike is the tall one in the front. Ike is a little shorter.
</info>
<update_date>March 23, 2005</update_date>
<update>
We have found a great home for Mike & Ike where they will have room to roam and no other pigs to fight with. They are scheduled to go sometime at the end of the month.
</update>
<picture>
<file>mike_ike_th.jpg</file>
<description>silver pigs</description>
<caption>Mike & Ike</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
<animal id="a39">
<species>pot belly pig</species>
<type>Barnyard</type>
<name>Hannah</name>
<birth>October, 1999</birth>
<in-date>February 22, 2005</in-date>
<from>Owner Surrender</from>
<sponsor>Cassie Trout & Tiffany Lander</sponsor>
<gender spay-neuter="No">F</gender>
<info>
Hannah is one big beautiful pig and her heart is as big as she is. She drops for a belly rub at the slightest touch and she is sweet tempered and gentle. Her favorite thing (other than eat) is to shred her blankets. In one evening, she can turn a sleeping bag into a cloud of white fluff. She is a big favorite with visitors
</info>
<picture>
<file>hannah_th.jpg</file>
<description>big pinto pig</description>
<caption>Hannah</caption>
</picture>
</animal>
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