About Us
Our beloved Jenna
Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary is a 2.73-acre property outside of Chapel Hill, NC for rescued animals, including pot bellied pigs, chickens, and guinea pigs. We started our dream of rescuing animals in late 2015, and now we are well on our way with eight pigs, one spoiled rooster, two guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. All of these animals were rescued in one way or another. Keep reading to find out more about our crew!
Our sanctuary is named after our beloved dog and best friend Jenna, pictured here. She deeply touched our lives in so many ways. We just had to keep her sweet memory alive in our name so she can serve as a constant inspiration and reminder that our mission is and always will be to rescue, care for, and provide love and compassion to our animal friends as long as we live.
Our sanctuary is named after our beloved dog and best friend Jenna, pictured here. She deeply touched our lives in so many ways. We just had to keep her sweet memory alive in our name so she can serve as a constant inspiration and reminder that our mission is and always will be to rescue, care for, and provide love and compassion to our animal friends as long as we live.
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The Animals!
Miss Lucy
Miss Lucy loves her breakfast
Miss Lucy was dropped off at a friend’s house on a cold night with no note or explanation about her situation. It was a freezing, dark night, and our friends literally drove up in their driveway to find the crate with this scared pig shivering and wondering her fate inside.
Lucy is a very gentle, docile pig who often tends to root around the yard by herself. She’s a very wise pig who will stare you directly in the eyes – right into your soul. She definitely understands that she is living in paradise with us, and she lets us know her appreciation every time she gets a chance. She loves giving gentle nudges when we are in the barn. One of the sweetest things she does every morning is sit in the exact same spot by the gate, waiting for us to come out with breakfast. We love Miss Lucy!
Lucy is a very gentle, docile pig who often tends to root around the yard by herself. She’s a very wise pig who will stare you directly in the eyes – right into your soul. She definitely understands that she is living in paradise with us, and she lets us know her appreciation every time she gets a chance. She loves giving gentle nudges when we are in the barn. One of the sweetest things she does every morning is sit in the exact same spot by the gate, waiting for us to come out with breakfast. We love Miss Lucy!
Miss Mandy
Miss Mandy was our first rescue
Little Miss Mandy was our very first rescue! Alerted by a Craigslist post, we found out that this little baby – only a couple of months old at the time – was living in a small crate surrounded by barking dogs in a tiny apartment in Graham, NC. We also found out that the owner suddenly had to move out of her apartment and had no intention of taking Mandy with her. We immediately took action and brought her home to live with us. She was a scared little girl, screaming all the way from the car to the barn.
Now Miss Mandy has completely recovered from her awful experience as a little baby. She runs and plays and even has a boyfriend Bobby! She is quite the little snuggler, too. She spends her days exploring her yard looking for new adventures, and that cute little tail is always wagging! Her favorite treats are spaghetti squash and grapes.
Now Miss Mandy has completely recovered from her awful experience as a little baby. She runs and plays and even has a boyfriend Bobby! She is quite the little snuggler, too. She spends her days exploring her yard looking for new adventures, and that cute little tail is always wagging! Her favorite treats are spaghetti squash and grapes.
Miss Daisy
Miss Daisy says hello to Anna
Miss Daisy came to us from the Durham, NC County Animal Shelter. We don’t know her situation, but apparently someone found her wandering around the Durham area, and she was taken to the shelter and immediately put on the list for a livestock auction. Fortunately our friend Bridget Munger contacted us to see if we could take this sweet baby, and obviously we said yes! Bridget attended the auction and “won” Miss Daisy. Apparently some of the auction attendees were making bacon jokes, which made her rescue even more urgent!
Now Miss Daisy lives an extremely comfortable life here with us. She is definitely the dominant one of the bunch, bossing everyone around and making sure she gets her way. I guess you can say she’s the mother of the group. She loves her food, especially her mid-day snacks, which can be anything from sweet potatoes, apples, grapes, squash, and zucchini. She also loves her belly rubs, and will flop over in a second to give you better access.
Now Miss Daisy lives an extremely comfortable life here with us. She is definitely the dominant one of the bunch, bossing everyone around and making sure she gets her way. I guess you can say she’s the mother of the group. She loves her food, especially her mid-day snacks, which can be anything from sweet potatoes, apples, grapes, squash, and zucchini. She also loves her belly rubs, and will flop over in a second to give you better access.
Bobby
Bobby loves his new home . . . and Miss Mandy
Bobby is a beautiful, sexy boy! From our understanding, he was living with a family that was planning to “fatten him up” for dinner. After a good Samaritan finally convinced the family to surrender him, he lived in a foster home for a little while. The foster home was not ideal for our sweet boy, so the search for a permanent home became even more important. Once we heard the story, we started making room for our little Bobby, including getting him neutered ASAP. We cannot thank Bridget Munger enough for making the long journey to bring him to us!
As soon as Bobby came to live with us, he and Little Miss Mandy took to each other immediately. They were cuddling and nudging noses in just hours. Now they are totally inseparable. I have no doubt that their deep love for each other is nourished by the fact they both came from horrific beginnings. We are so happy Bobby is here!
As soon as Bobby came to live with us, he and Little Miss Mandy took to each other immediately. They were cuddling and nudging noses in just hours. Now they are totally inseparable. I have no doubt that their deep love for each other is nourished by the fact they both came from horrific beginnings. We are so happy Bobby is here!
Little Gertie
Miss Gertie is our little pink "baby"
Miss Gertie is our little pink “baby” of the bunch. We won her in a livestock bid at the Durham County Animal Shelter. We took several hundred dollars with us to make sure she didn’t end up in the wrong hands, but fortunately the bidding stopped at 90 bucks!
We really don’t know anything about Miss Gertie’s past, since she was found as a stray. However, we do know for certain that she was malnourished and neglected as a baby due to her small size. Unfortunately, many miniature pig breeders do this on purpose to keep their pigs small and more attractive to potential buyers (the “micro pig” farce). Miss Gertie’s little tail has not stopped wagging since she’s come to the sanctuary. She gets plenty of treats and hugs all day. She is a pampered little baby. This doll baby is so thrilled to be loved for a change!
We really don’t know anything about Miss Gertie’s past, since she was found as a stray. However, we do know for certain that she was malnourished and neglected as a baby due to her small size. Unfortunately, many miniature pig breeders do this on purpose to keep their pigs small and more attractive to potential buyers (the “micro pig” farce). Miss Gertie’s little tail has not stopped wagging since she’s come to the sanctuary. She gets plenty of treats and hugs all day. She is a pampered little baby. This doll baby is so thrilled to be loved for a change!
Sweet Stella
Sweet Stella loves her water showers
Stella is our latest addition! She comes to us from a nice family who knew that she would live a better life here with other pigs and more space. She is extremely docile, and she loves to lie around in shady spots with her full belly. We are currently working hard on her weight and her confidence being around other pigs. She really loves her privacy!
She absolutely loves the water hose, and we love spraying her down, especially on hot days! She’s a joy to love, and we are so happy her former family decided to let her live out her sweet life here in Piggie Paradise. Oh, and she's the loudest snorer we've ever heard!
She absolutely loves the water hose, and we love spraying her down, especially on hot days! She’s a joy to love, and we are so happy her former family decided to let her live out her sweet life here in Piggie Paradise. Oh, and she's the loudest snorer we've ever heard!
Little Ellie
Little Ellie loves her spacious home and her friend Stella
Little Ellie came to us very unexpectedly. We were contacted about an urgent situation in which a young pig was being kept in a tiny crate without proper care, and we took action and brought her home to us immediately. She quickly bonded with Sweet Stella, and this makes us happy. Stella needed companionship, and Ellie needs a mother figure. So cute to watch these two. Ellie will never live in a crate again. She will always have fresh water, sunny spots for napping, warm straw for sleeping, and nutritious food for her little belly. She truly went from hell to heaven in one day, and we are so happy she is here.
Pedro and Petunia
Pedro and Petunia are our married couple
Pedro and Petunia are our newest rescues, and boy are they settling in! These married sweethearts came to us from a really bad situation in Virginia. They were locked in a very small enclosure, literally living in mud and their own feces. They had no clean water or healthy food. They didn’t even have shade. Apparently the owner was planning to give them to a backyard breeder, but when we found out, our wonderful friend Bridget Munger stepped up with her Piggy Express and brought them home – first to a foster and finally to us.
Now, Pedro and Petunia are living in paradise! They have a large wooded area to play in, and they never have to worry about clean water, shade, or nourishment ever again. We often see them running around playing – surely enjoying their freedom. We couldn’t love them any more. We are thrilled to give these babies a life of luxury for the rest of their sweet lives! Look very closely, and you’ll see a pink heart on Petunia’s nose!
Now, Pedro and Petunia are living in paradise! They have a large wooded area to play in, and they never have to worry about clean water, shade, or nourishment ever again. We often see them running around playing – surely enjoying their freedom. We couldn’t love them any more. We are thrilled to give these babies a life of luxury for the rest of their sweet lives! Look very closely, and you’ll see a pink heart on Petunia’s nose!
Harvey and Herman
Friends Harvey and Herman love their peaceful life
Harvey and Herman came to us from Sanford, NC, most likely runaways from a cock-fighting operation. They were found hiding in a barn, malnourished and scared. They were fearful for the worst when they arrived here at Jenna and Friends, but they soon learned that they were free from fear and wondering where they would find their next meal.
Now they eat fresh fruit every day and have plenty of fresh water and shelter. They are inseparable friends, which is no surprise, considering the stress they must have endured before the rescue. We are absolutely delighted they are here!
Now they eat fresh fruit every day and have plenty of fresh water and shelter. They are inseparable friends, which is no surprise, considering the stress they must have endured before the rescue. We are absolutely delighted they are here!
