
Dudley: A Gentle Giant With So Much to Say
Dudley came to us with so much to say. This big, but very SKINNY, American Yorkshire arrived at our sanctuary in October last year. And he has been chatting away

Dudley came to us with so much to say. This big, but very SKINNY, American Yorkshire arrived at our sanctuary in October last year. And he has been chatting away

About Peppermints Named after one of our pigs’ favorite treats, Peppermints is a monthly comic by Animal Caregiver Eli. Each comic offers a peek into everyday sanctuary life: small victories,

By Daniel, Animal Care Manager Fall is my favorite season for hoof trimming. That might be an unusual reason to look forward to cooler weather, but when you spend your

In August 2024, three four-month-old pig brothers were sent to the University of Tennessee for veterinarian-assisted neutering. Once they arrived, the team discovered that all three boys had cryptorchidism. Cryptorchidism

By Daniel, Animal Care Manager For Bruce, a change in appetite has often been the first sign that something isn’t right. Since his arrival at Odd Man Inn in 2023,

Tennessee summer does not knock politely. Here in Jamestown, on the Cumberland Plateau, it rolls in with heat, humidity, and a sun that can make the entire sanctuary feel like

His life was never worthless. Odd Man Inn received an emergency message about an enormous injured pig who had appeared beneath a stranger’s porch in rural Tennessee. Amy at Flying

We were working on the Annual Hayyyyy Drive webpage when we caught ourselves writing this: We need 100 square bales of feed hay for the goats. We stared at it

Maple is a very large lady pig—more than 700 pounds—and she has been recovering from surgery to repair a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear in her stifle joint. In human

Odd Man Inn may be best known for rescuing and caring for large-breed pigs, but nine goats also call the sanctuary their home. Each goat resident receives the same thoughtful,