ARL Seeking Special Home for Playful and Affectionate Abandoned Pig
Young pig surrendered after being abandoned at a Boston-area home
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is looking for a special home for a one-year-old female pig who has a sparkling personality and was illegally transported into the state and abandoned at a Boston-area home.
In late October 2022, Boston Animal Control contacted ARL regarding the pig, now named Clarendon.
It seems the relative of a Boston resident was visiting from Northern New England and had brought Clarendon along.
However, when the relative left, the pig was left behind.
Concerned for the sow’s welfare, the resident contacted Boston Animal Control, who then transported Clarendon to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center.
Because she was illegally transported from out-of-state, she has had to undergo a quarantine period, but has quickly settled into her new surroundings.
She is constantly showing her affectionate and playful side, welcoming anyone who comes to visit, and excitedly running around her pen to the delight of ARL staff and volunteers.
While adorable, Clarendon will need a special home, as she is not the typical kind of pig that ARL routinely finds homes for.
Clarendon is a breed of pig that is typically bred for meat production, meaning when she is full-grown, she will likely weigh several hundred pounds, therefore, her new home will have to be able to accommodate an animal of her size.
Interested adopters can contact ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center by calling (617) 426-9170 x605, or emailing dedham-adoption@arlboston.org.