Penny

Pig

Animals | Rescued from FFA/4H | Rest in Peace

Penny the pig, enjoying a mud

Penny’s Story

Penny was born into a system where pigs are sold to kids, raised for six months, shown at events, and then slaughtered. However, Penny was fortunate to live her life at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, surrounded by people who loved her and other animal friends. Penny was smart and knew how to play the game—she would dump her feed to the pigs close to her. At the show, she placed 10th out of 10 because she was too lean. If she had placed in the top three, she would have gone to auction.

Charles Armstrong raised over $1,000 on GoFundMe to save Penny and bring her home to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary.

Penny, having a bite to eat. Image shows a pig eating from a black bowl.

Penny, laying in a puddle of mud.

Penny, playing near sunset. What a way to wind down the day.

Penny exploring the grounds after some time in the mud.

Penny taking a nap. Image shows a pig laying on a bed of hay.

Penny, with her snout in the grass.

Penny, exploring the grounds.

Penny, smiling after a nice spot in the mud.

Renee King-Sonnen and former FFA pig, Penny. Penny has since passed, but we honor her through our mission and work.

Penny, Roux and Gizmo. Sadly, they have each passed on now, but we honor them through our work and in our hearts.

Penny, exploring the enclosure.

Penny, standing in the middle of an enclosure.

Penny, standing near a fence, close-up shot.

Penny, standing near a fence.

Penny on her way to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary

Charles and Penny. Charles is the young boy who raised $1,000 to keep Penny from going to slaughter.

Salise, giving Penny some love.

Renee, Salise and Penny the pig. Penny would find her forever home at Rowdy Girl. She has since passed over the rainbow bridge, but we continue to honor and love her through our work.

Penny, a former FFA pig came to us after her surrender family raised $1,000 to keep her safe from a horrible fate. She is shown here in early days at Rowdy Girl.

Salise and Renee giving Penny some love on the way to her forever home.

Halina and Salise with Penny. Penny's surrender family loved her dearly.