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Ponyboy
Pig

Ponyboy

Rescue-versary: March 2, 2017

Rescued by Farm Sanctuary in 2016 in Acton, CA, after animal control picked him up following his escape from a previous home. Once cleared for release, Farm Sanctuary transferred him to Sage Mountain. Ponyboy was our first resident, along with his girlfriend, Wilma Jean. Wilma had been rescued from a different situation, but as soon as they met at Farm Sanctuary, they became inseparable. They spent the next 9 years doing everything together, from breakfast dates to mudpit spa days, to watching the sunset and snuggling every night. They adored each other. Wilma unfortunately had to leave her earthly body on July 29, 2025. Ponyboy grieved her deeply, and needed time to feel and heal before he could even think about watching another sunset again. But with lots of time and love from us and the animals, Ponyboy started feeling more like himself again. While he'll never be the same without her, he now enjoys watching the sunset with the other animals, and snuggling with the other pigs. He's a perfect example of the depth of emotions that pigs can feel, just like us.

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Personality: Enjoys most things and is always wagging his tail. Finds peace in watching the sunset in loving memory of Wilma, and spending time with the other pigs.

Sponsor Ponyboy · $50.00/month

What sponsoring Ponyboy supports

Estimated monthly cost of care, based on typical Park City, Utah-area pricing for feed, bedding, and veterinary care. Costs are shared across the herd or flock, so figures below are per-animal averages, not itemized invoices.

Feed & grain~$55/mo

About 150 lb a month of pig feed. Pigs are big eaters and need a balanced grain ration daily.

Straw bedding~$20/mo

Deep straw bedding for their favorite pastime: nesting and burrowing in for a nap.

Produce & treats~$20/mo

Fruit and vegetable scraps pigs happily root through, plus the occasional special treat.

Water~$8/mo

Pigs drink several gallons a day and love a wallow to cool off in summer.

Veterinary & hoof care~$35/mo

Routine exams, vaccinations, hoof and tusk trims, plus a reserve for the unexpected.

Shelter & yard upkeep~$20/mo

Sturdy shelter and yard maintenance. Pigs are strong and hard on fencing and bedding areas.

Estimated total cost of care~$158/month