Our Rehoming Process
Please read all the information on this page carefully before starting your application. It is important that you understand our rehoming process and requirements so your application can be considered.
If you have one or more pigs in your care that you wish to rehome, the first step is to complete the appropriate Rehoming Application Form (we have separate forms for single pigs, pairs, and trios). If you are looking to rehome a larger number of pigs, please contact us by email to discuss your options. As we are unable to take pigs into our care while we search for a new home, the current carer must play an active role in the rehoming process.
Once we receive your application form, we will contact you by email to arrange a follow-up phone call. During this call, we will build a detailed profile of your pig(s) to help us understand the type of home they will need. These calls can last up to an hour, so please ensure you have a quiet, uninterrupted block of time available when scheduling.
Why we need such detailed information
Pigs are complex, individual animals with specific needs and personalities. If a placement proves unsuitable, there are often very limited options for resolution. In most cases, the original carer is unable to take the pig(s) back, and arranging a second placement can be stressful, logistically difficult, and costly. As a small, volunteer-run organisation, we do not have foster spaces or the resources to support repeated rehomings.
Finding appropriate new homes can take weeks or months, and the process becomes significantly more challenging if adopters feel they have been matched with pigs that are not suitable for their circumstances. Accurate, complete information at the application stage is therefore essential. We simply do not have the capacity to manage avoidable rehoming failures caused by incomplete or inaccurate details.
Finally, while pigs are often gentle animals, they are strong and capable of causing harm to property, people, or other animals if placed in an unsuitable environment. Carrying out thorough due diligence is a responsibility we take seriously, and it relies on receiving honest, detailed information from the outset. This is essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the pigs, adopters, and anyone else involved.
Is it an Urgent Rehoming Situation?
We understand that some rehoming situations are genuinely urgent and beyond your control. If this applies to you, please let us know and we will do our best to prioritise your case. However, please do not describe a situation as urgent if it is not, in an attempt to speed up the process. Our work is carried out entirely by volunteers in their own time, and we kindly ask that you do not add unnecessary pressure to an already demanding workload.
Although many sanctuaries are currently at capacity, it may still be worth making inquiries, particularly in urgent cases. We also ask that you share the social media posts and website profile we create for your pig(s) on your own platforms and encourage others to share them. We are happy to help vet any potential home offers that arise.
Rehoming Videos
At the end of the phone call, we will ask you to provide a set of videos showing your pig(s), typically including them moving freely in their space, interacting with each other and people, and eating. This allows us to assess their behaviour and needs, and to identify the most suitable type of home for them.
These videos are for internal use and will not be shared on our website or social media, but may be shared directly with potential adopters as part of the matching process.
Rehoming Photographs
We will also ask you to provide several high-quality photos of your pig(s). These will be used to create their profile on our website and may be shared on our social media to help find them a suitable home. Clear, well-presented photos are important. Photographs that show your pig(s) clearly and reflect their personality are particularly helpful. This helps potential adopters get a better understanding of the pigs they may be offering a home to.
A New Home
If an adoption application is received, we will thoroughly vet the potential new home to ensure it is a suitable match for your pig(s). If we are confident that the people and environment are a good fit, we will contact you with the details. If you are happy to proceed, we will begin making arrangements to move your pig(s) to their new home. Please be aware that, for a variety of reasons, potential homes may still fall through, even at what appears to be the final stage.
Once a rehoming is complete, it is considered final. We will check in with the new home and offer support as needed. Where appropriate, we may share a brief update with you to confirm that the pigs have arrived safely and are settling in. You should not expect ongoing updates, contact with the new home, or the ability to visit. As part of the process, you will be required to sign a surrender agreement confirming that you are relinquishing all rights and ownership of the pigs.
Arranging Transportation
Transport arrangements will vary depending on the circumstances of each case, including distance and logistics. We will work with all parties to agree on a plan that prioritises the pigs’ welfare and comfort. This may involve you transporting the pigs yourself, the new home collecting if they have suitable transport, or us arranging transport through one of the reliable transporters we work with.
As part of the rehoming process, you should expect to contribute towards or cover the cost of transport.
A General Movement Licence is required by law in order to transport pigs. If you are the current owner of the pig(s) it is your responsibility to arrange the movement licence. You will need your CPH number and herd mark, which you should already have by law. If you do not already have these you should apply for them immediately. More information can be found here.
Success!
We encourage you to make a donation to support our work and help cover administrative costs once your pigs have been successfully and safely rehomed. As a guide, we suggest a minimum of £50.
We will share some photos and limited information about your pigs’ journey to the success stories areas of the website and our social media. This helps us to continue to build our profile so we can help more pigs! We will not share any information about you personally. Check out our social media for some of our past success stories.