Pig Pals of NC: Tractor Supply Company Grant Report

How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?

Feed purchased from the Tractor Supply store in Siler City, NC. Wood and fencing to expand existing structures to accommodate 4 new pigs, and medical expenses.

The grant award from Tractor Supply was used in various ways. The organization used the grant to purchase feed for over 30 miniature pigs. In fact, the feed was purchased from the Siler City, NC Tractor Supply store! In addition, we had 2 newly rescued pigs that needed emergency medical care. One pig was rescued with hooves that were 5-6" in length, crippled, and not walking (Abigail). Her companion pig (Bearista) had a 8" by 4" mass on her abdomen. Both had to be seen immediately by our attending veterinarian upon intake. To our sadness, Bearista passed away 2 weeks after surgery. Her necropsy revealed lesions within the intestines and cancer. Finally, we expanded our pig barn to accommodate 3 other new pigs that came to reside with Pig Pals of NC. So, the funds were also used to purchase wood for separating the stalls and fence panels for expanding outdoor pens.

How many pets did this grant help?

35

Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.

Abigail was rescued with hooves that were 5-6″ in length, crippled, and not walking. Her companion pig (Bearista) had an 8″ by 4″ mass on her abdomen. Both had to be seen immediately by our attending veterinarian upon intake. To our sadness, Bearista passed away 2 weeks after surgery. Her necropsy revealed lesions within the intestines and cancer. Also, we expanded our pig barn to accommodate 3 other new pigs that came to reside with Pig Pals of NC (Max, Baxter, and Rooty).