Caitlin @ Rancho Relaxo

Looking back on Wimpy’s journey over the last 6+ months has me in tears. This little dude, who was given such a slim chance of survival, is thriving and back with his family. He has reminded us all that if everyone who needed it was given the opportunity, they could potentially make it out on the other end and experience the light — even with the cards stacked against them. So many are denied the chance. Thank you all for being here and supporting our mission — which allows us to help piglets like Wimpy. #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #rescued #animallovers

5 months ago, we didn’t think Wimpy would even make it. We were so close to losing him. I get so emotional when I look at his entire journey through pictures and videos. He has come so far. ♥️ Wimpy’s mother was rescued from a terrible hoarding/neglect case while pregnant. She gave birth prematurely due to stress and malnutrition. Wimpy, right from the start, was smaller than his siblings. He eventually ended up with a severe URI that turned into pneumonia. In a last ditch effort to save him, we got him on my personal nebulizer to open up his lungs so the antibiotic could penetrate deeper. It worked. He fought so hard to live. 😭 2 months ago, Wimpy got his first head and ear scritches. Today, he continues to enjoy said scritches. ♥️ If you would like to help us continue to give the best care to Wimpy, his whole family and the rest of the rescued animals here at Rancho Relaxo, please become a monthly donor by clicking the link in my bio! It is the only way our doors stay open as a nonprofit. If you are already part of the patron family, please become sure to double check that your payment method is updated! We love you all so much. FOR WIMPY!!!!! #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #animallovers #rescued

Mamma Marla loves her little boy, Wimpy!!! 😭💜💜💜💜💜💜 Such a good mother. Love their bond.

The Gregory update you have all been waiting for! 😭♥️ I am so emotional over this. Gregory has finally been introduced to the mini herd. After living alone for so long, he finally has friends. He finally has a family. When Gregory was chained up, before his rescue, he would escape all of the time — in search of companionship. He would bray from morning until night according to the neighbors. The police would drag him back to his “owners” to be chained up again. He lived an extremely lonely life before coming to sanctuary. He also lived a neglected life — no fresh water or food and a halter embedded inches deep in his skin. To see his transformation, not just physically … but emotionally, has been a solid reminder as to why we continue pushing forward for animals in need. Thank you all so much for being a part of Gregory’s journey. ♥️ Rancho Relaxo is a 501c3 nonprofit. We operate solely on donations. The best way to help is by becoming a patron for the rescued residents here! Link in bio! Please consider — as we are down $300 per month in donations. Thank you again!!!! #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #donkey #animallovers

Happy Friday — with Wimpy the rescued piglet. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗

When I thoroughly go over Tommy’s journey in my head, I get very emotional. To be saved from slaughter, only to find himself in a neglect situation … deplorable and heartbreaking. He is here now, in sanctuary. He will NEVER have to worry again. I thought you would all enjoy spending some time with him during breakfast. 😭♥️ #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #horses #rescued

As most of you know, last September, we rescued a pregnant Meishan pig from a terrible hoarding/neglect situation. We named her Mamma Marla. She ended up giving birth to her piglets prematurely. Three survived. Wimpy was the smallest. His two brothers, Topsy and Tube Sock, were more than double his size. Wimpy also battled a severe URI which turned into pneumonia. In a last ditch effort to save him, we put him on a human nebulizer to open his airways, allowing the antibiotic to penetrate further. It worked. Wimpy fought so hard as we aided him through his scary health issues. Today, Wimpy is the same size as his brothers and he is strong. So very strong. He will stay at our sanctuary forever and grow up with his brothers under the watchful eye of his mom. As soon as the weather breaks, Wimpy will be moving back outside with them. Bittersweet. 😭♥️ Thank you all for believing in Wimpy and rooting for him this whole time. Thank you for understanding our mission here at Rancho Relaxo and cheering for us all. If it wasn’t for your donations and support, we would never have been able to save Wimpy and his family in the first place. THANK YOU!!!! #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #animallovers #fortheanimals

It’s amazing how many online “vets” there are in the comment sections of social media posts, right? Two years ago, when we first announced that we were trying to save Ellie from slaughter, we received numerous negative comments telling us to euthanize her due to her legs issues. They also mentioned that we should put our funding toward horses who actually have a chance at a happy life and stop wasting time and energy on horses like Ellie. This is not the first time that we proved the keyboard warriors wrong, obviously. Today, Ellie is thriving after consistent physical therapy and a proper diet. Here is a short list of the things she would have missed out on if we didn’t give her a chance: a deep bond with her best friend (Kitchi), many bags of beet treats, sun bathing, playing in the snow and grazing on fresh spring grass. This post goes out to the haters. Thanks for motivating us even more. We appreciate you. 💜👍 #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #horses #animallovers

Ahhhh, Wimpy. Look at this cutie taking a nap in the cat bed that is way too small for him now. I cannot believe how much he has grown over the last few months. So proud of him! 😭♥️ #farmsanctuary #animallovers #animalrescue #rescued

Dani was attacked by stray dogs and lost her ears because of it. Sadly, her brother did not survive the terrible incident. She was then locked in a horse trailer that she could barely turn around in. Then, due to zoning laws, she was faced with slaughter. She has been through so much. My heart broke into a million pieces when her case was presented to me. I immediately agreed that we would take her in and bring her to Rancho Relaxo. She has had her ups and downs over the last couple of months but she is making progress! Because she was alone for such a long time, her biggest challenge right now is making friends with other pigs. We are so hopeful that she will overcome this obstacle. Currently, she shares a fenceline with Alba, Tobias and Gingersnap. She is VERY interested and hasn’t shown any aggression toward them. We are so proud of her. Eventually, we want to try integrating her into their trio to make it a quadruple! Please wish her luck below. 💜💜💜 #animalrescue #animallovers #farmsanctuary

Mamma Marla, Topsy, Tube Sock and Wimpy!!! 💜😭 Wimpy is officially back outside with his mother and brothers full time. We are all so proud of him! We are all so proud of all of them! The first video clip is from October, the last is from this week! We couldn’t do this life-saving work without all of you. Thank you for being here. #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #animallovers #rescued