Janice Gillett
Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Crazy Eights At Hearts On Noses Sanctuary
Located in Mission, BC, Hearts on Noses (HONs) was established in 1999 as a sanctuary for potbellied pigs. "Mini Pigs" were a popular pet in the 1980s, and continue to be bred and sold as companion animals today. However, many purchasers are ill prepared or misinformed about the adult size, behaviours, or needs of potbellied pigs, and fail to carry through with a lifetime commitment. In other cases, these animals fall into the hands of abusers where they suffer cruelty, neglect, and torment.