Pig

Ralphy

Rescue-versary: December 7, 2024

Found wandering the streets of South Jordan, likely a former backyard pig, he ended up at the animal shelter. Our good friends with Wasatch Wanderers rescued him. From there, we fostered to adopt him. As soon as he arrived to Sage Mountain, everyone fell in love with him. He even found a lifelong best friend with us, Bruce the goat. They spend a lot of their time together. Whether they're snacking on grass, adventuring, or just being plain silly together, they enjoy each other's company.

Personality: The sweetest little boy. Loves belly rubs, meeting new people, and falling asleep to volunteers singing him lullabies.

Sponsor Ralphy · $40.00/month

What sponsoring Ralphy 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