General Adoption Application

After receiving your completed form, we’ll arrange a phone call to discuss your application and request photos and videos of your setup.

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About You

Name/s of the pig/s you are interested in adopting

If you don’t have specific pigs in mind, please write ‘best match’

Your Name *

First

Last

Email *

Confirm your email address *

Phone Number *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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Address where the pigs will be kept (if different from your home address)

Do you have or know of a large animal vet local to you? *

If yes, please provide their name

Will you be the primary carer for the pigs? *

If the role will be shared, who else will be responsible for the pigs’ care and well being?

Tell us briefly why you are interested in adopting a pig/s *

Do you have any previous experience caring for pigs? *I have a lot of experienceI have some experienceI have no experience

Not having previous experience will not disqualify you from consideration for adoption, but it may affect which pig/s are best suited to you

If your application is successful, will you be able and willing to collect the pigs and transport them to their new home? *

• Yes
• Possibly
• No

Not being able to collect the pigs is not a disqualifying factor. This information simply helps us assess suitable options for you

If you are able to transport the pigs, how far are you willing to travel?Up to 50 milesUp to 100 milesUp to 200 milesAny distanceN/A (cannot transport)

Your Land and Set-Up

You don’t need to be fully set up before applying. We’re happy to help you get pig-ready, so if you’re still preparing, please answer the following questions based on your plans

Do you rent or own the land the pig/s will live on? *I own the landI rent the land

If you rent the land the pigs will live on, do you have your landlord’s permission to keep pigs there for their full lifetime? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Do you have a CPH number? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have a herd mark? *

• Yes
• No

If you do not have a CPH Number and herd mark are you willing to get one? *NoYes, I have begun the processYes, please send me further information to do soN/A, I already have them

A CPH Number and herd mark are required by law to keep pigs, we cannot complete an adoption without them

How much land will the pigs have access to? Please give an approximate size (e.g. acres, square metres) *

Please describe how the area for the pigs will be enclosed (e.g. fencing, electric, walls) *

What type of shelter will you provide for the pigs? (e.g. ark, field shelter, barn, stable) *

Do you have an area of hardstanding (e.g. concrete, gravel, paving) available for the pigs during wet conditions? *

Are you happy for us to conduct a further home check? *

• Yes
• Possibly
• No

This will usually be done via phone call, photos and videos

Other Pigs/Animals

I confirm that no animals under my care are used for the purpose of breeding, sale or slaughter *

• Yes

If you are unable to answer yes to this question, we cannot proceed with your application

Do you currently have any other pigs? *

• Yes
• No

Are you applying to adopt a single pig as a companion for a pig already in your care? *

• Yes
• No

If you are applying to adopt a companion pig, please tell us briefly about you current pig (e.g. sex, breed, size, age, neuter status)

e.g. breed, age, size, temperament

Are you set up to do gradual introductions between unfamiliar pigs? *No, it’s not possible with my set upNot right now but I could beYes, I can do introductions straight away

Ideal set up includes separate fenced off and secure areas (ideally next door to each other). Further advice on introductions and set up can be found on our website

Please list any animals (other than pigs) currently in your care

How did you hear about Every Pig Rescue Service? *

I have read and agree to the Terms of Sevice *

• Yes

Submit

Terms of Service

Please be aware that as a rescue and rehoming service we do not support the slaughter or breeding of animals. By submitting this form you confirm and agree that any animals within your care are kept as companion animals and are not/will not be used for the purpose of breeding or consumption, human or otherwise.