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Potbelly pig rescue

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Question
I have 2 adult potbellies.approx. 2 1/2 yrs. 1 female, 1 male.I also have their 5 mos. old male piglet. My problem is I'm not able to provide for all of them, as I lost my job several weeks ago.And I'm pretty sure Princess is pregnant again!I need to find a good & loving home for them.I'm in the Riverside area (Banning) Ca. Can you help? Thank You

Answer
There are a lot of unwanted pigs and only a few homes, and almost no one wants a pregnant female. The best thing to do right away is to separate the males from the females, and get the females a shot of Lutalyse to prevent any more piglets.
Here are some California based pot-bellied pig groups.
Lil Orphan Hammies
http://www.lilorphanhammies.com/
California Pot Bellied Pig Association
http://www.cppa4pigs.org/
Southern California Association for Pot Bellied Pigs
http://www.scampp.com/
Bellydraggers Ranch
http://www.bellydraggersranch.com/
Although they are based on the East Coast, you might also want to contact the Pot-Bellied Pig Placement Network
www.pigplacementnetwork.com