We have KuneKunes in all different colors and shapes and sizes! Butch, Sundance, Toot and Puddles are four of the 159 pigs surrendered to OMI when we took over in 2021. These four were reportedly in their teens when we met them, which is fairly old for pigs. Helping them manage their elder years means easy access to food, water and shelter, but it also includes providing them with some extra support to be able to stay in their herd. Pain meds for arthritis and occasional assistance with getting up for meals is a normal part of providing elder care for animals. We also closely monitor the quality of life for each of these elderly pigs, with assistance from our veterinarians, to make sure we’re not asking too much from them. We frequently modify routines to help them maintain as normal of a life as possible as they age.
