- pig background, pig domestication, pig history
The history and current challenges of the domesticatedAdapted over time (as by selective breeding) from a wild or natural state to life in close association with and to the benefit of humans pig.
- pig background, pig domestication, pig history
The history and current challenges of the domesticated pig.
![Farm Sanctuary was co-founded by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986 when they rescued Hilda, their first sheep. Farm Sanctuary was the first sanctuary of its kind, focusing wholly on rescuing and advocating for animals farmed for food.
As of 2021, Farm Sanctuarys website states that its mission is [To] pursue bold solutions to end animal agriculture and foster just and compassionate vegan living. Today, they have sanctuaries in New York and California and at any given time are caring for almost 1,000 animals.
The sanctuaries attract thousands of visitors, interns, and volunteers each year. The New York shelter boasts 275 acres of rolling pastures, forests, an education centre, and accommodation for guests, and the Southern California shelter has 26 acres. Educational events about animals are held at each sanctuary throughout the year. Learn more at https://www.farmsanctuary.org.](https://opensanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/WAM10085-scaled-ptzhsnn6z2wdyy57q2ehszrrwdypg7xxggv90xbafw.jpg "Julia’s piglets at Farm Sanctuary.")
