About Us
How We're Helping
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Windy's is an all volunteer 501.c.3 established in 2009, focused on creating a better {rest of} life, in a safe place, with lots of love, for pot belly pigs and several other species too. With the help of our volunteers and supporters, we try to educate everyone we can about the MINI PIG LIE. We are a pig sanctuary, however, we cannot tak
Windy's is an all volunteer 501.c.3 established in 2009, focused on creating a better {rest of} life, in a safe place, with lots of love, for pot belly pigs and several other species too. With the help of our volunteers and supporters, we try to educate everyone we can about the MINI PIG LIE. We are a pig sanctuary, however, we cannot take in every pig someone has purchased but no longer wants or can care for. PLEASE, DO YOUR RESEARCH! Is a pig right for your life? The answer is: probably not. Pigs live into their twenties, they require regular vet visits, hoof trims, and annual shots, lots of feed and lots of room, and (very importantly) do so much better in pairs... they naturally get BIG! If you do not have the ability to transport pigs safely and comfortably, you should not get one! Try fostering a pig first, see if it can work, but PLEASE do not purchase a piglet thinking it will stay small!
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Did you believe the breeder? Did you buy a piglet in an impulse move? Did you believe you were saving a precious baby pig? Did you have a pig "dumped" on you? Do you have a cell phone? You just had to ask, Siri or Google or your Aunt Mable: Is there such a thing as a teacup pig? The answer is a resounding NO. If you feed it.... IT WILL G
Did you believe the breeder? Did you buy a piglet in an impulse move? Did you believe you were saving a precious baby pig? Did you have a pig "dumped" on you? Do you have a cell phone? You just had to ask, Siri or Google or your Aunt Mable: Is there such a thing as a teacup pig? The answer is a resounding NO. If you feed it.... IT WILL GROW
And you MUST feed it, properly to maintain the health of this sweet animal.
Starting in 2021, as long as your pig is sterilized, Windy's must impose a $500 relinquishment fee, NO MATTER the reason that you can no longer keep your pig, and please, feel free to give more if you are able. A lot of pigs are dumped young, and they live well into their twenties, so between feed and vet care it could tens of thousands of dollars to keep your pig for his or her lifetime.
We Thank You
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We Thank You
Whether you help us to care for rescue animals through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we sincerely thank you. We could not accomplish any of our goals without the help of supporters like you. As you well know, animals have no voice to protect themselves from neglect or abuse, if
Whether you help us to care for rescue animals through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we sincerely thank you. We could not accomplish any of our goals without the help of supporters like you. As you well know, animals have no voice to protect themselves from neglect or abuse, if you see something, please say something to an authority or you can always feel free to contact us: 702-816-7711 or janice@windys.org
There is an easy way to help without costing you anything at all: Smith's Grocery Store also has a wonderful rewards program, you shop they donate!!! Go online to Smiths.com and get signed up with Windy's as your rescue organization. We take Venmo (@windysrescue) and Zelle (702-816-7711) and PayPal via Facebook.
Thanks sincerely.
Donate Now
It is very important to us that you know that your donation goes directly to the fund for the rescued critters, for their feed, many different forms of shelter, and both basic and advanced vet care. The Director does not take a salary or payments from donations. Venmo and Zelle so far, have no fees, Paypal takes a very small percent, some fundraisers take a small percentage or a flat fee.
The calls and emails for help, for animals left in backyards, found in the streets or left at a park, ending up at the municipal shelter, and those who are looking to "rehome" their unknowing pets, can be financially overwhelming to any small local rescue.
Each animal requires an initial health wellness checkup, most of the time, the pet requires sterilization, shots, and additional care such as hoof trims, tusk trims, treating skin conditions, and starting proper feeding regiments.
We ask pig parents wanting to rehome their pet pig, to ask for help and try to find ways to make it work, pigs are sentient beings who become very attached to their family. Those who cannot afford medical care, need assistance with vet bills, as long that help allows the pet to stay in your home, we will gladly help however we can, the goal is to keep your pet part of your family.
So, please rest assured, in the case of Windy's Ranch & Rescue... ANY help from you really does help a pet directly.
We do not sensationalize sad stories and will never use an animal to get you to donate; what we do, every morning, afternoon and night, 365 days of the year tells you all you need to know about the care and needs of these very special rescued animals.
We deeply Thank You, for considering Windy's Ranch & Rescue as a nonprofit you can donate to and feel good about and visit anytime you feel the need to hug a pig!!!!
