FALMOUTH, Ky. – 458 pigs in Kentucky need homes after a massive hoarding case, animal rescuers with the Pig Advocates League said August 26.
The rescuers say the remaining pigs will be euthanized.
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"We have 19 days to vet and place as many of these pigs as possible before the state of Kentucky euthanizes them. There has never been a more desperate time in the pig community as there is right now."
Many people remember the Polk pigs back in 2016, there is now a situation that is 4 TIMES larger. 458 pigs in Kentucky...
Posted by Pig Advocates League on Sunday, August 26, 2018
The hoarding situation was a result of the owner not getting the pigs spayed or neutered and failing to keep the male and female pigs separated, the Pig Advocates League said in its Facebook post.
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Click here to donate. PAL will be collecting all donations for this massive effort and distribute them for spays/neuters, microchips, health certificates, feed, and any other care needed for these animals.
"We need homes for as many as possible! We are also looking for rescues/sanctuaries that can provide temporary holding for pigs going to homes."
Another update from Kentucky. How you can help the KY 458: •ADOPT! We need homes for as many as possible! We are also looking for rescues/sanctuaries that can provide temporary holding for pigs going to homes. If you are able to help, please complete an adoption/foster application here: goo.gl/nCzQ58 •DONATE today! We can only save those we can have vetted, spayed/neutered, and transported. PayPal is palpigs@gmail.com or donate at www.pigadvocates.com/donations •VOLUNTEER! We need help on the scene, and behind the scenes. Go to https://goo.gl/forms/IhK160Kg7Uc41BUn2 today to see how you can help! •DRIVE TRANSPORT! For transport volunteers: https://goo.gl/forms/4BdnfbsOdWpuSZ042 •SHARE! We need these posts in front of as many people as possible!
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