Pig Dennis

Ölfi | Pig

Ölfi lived as a woolly pig together with Ölsa, Ölke, and the boar Hölmut in an animal welfare association, which unfortunately was dissolved and most of the animals needed a new home. The four woolly pigs are very used to each other, have always been able to live outdoors, and can now continue to do…

Luke | Pig

We receive many requests for help regarding animals in need every day. We also received a call for help from the six pot-bellied pigs. The caller told us that a couple was separating and the house was now being sold. The animals were therefore to be slaughtered and the date had already been set. However,…

Amadeus | Pig

Wolfgang, Amadeus and Mozart - there was a happy ending! Wolfgang, Amadeus and Mozart belonged to a group of pigs that had been officially confiscated. They were not being kept in accordance with the regulations - the owner himself had no alternative but to have the animals slaughtered. An animal welfare association found out about…

Blume | Pig

Around 3 million pigs are kept in Austria alone. We already know a lot about their physiological needs such as nutrition, reproduction and the conditions that lead to a maximum meat yield during fattening. But pigs are also more than just meat suppliers. How do pigs think? How do they organize their social environment and…

Fredi | Pig

A horse mafia was broken up in Lower Austria and the animals were freed from appalling conditions. The public was asked to come and get the animals if anyone could or wanted to help. Someone was found for all the animals - but nobody wanted Fredi. A vet became aware of him and stood up…

Pamina | Pig

Our pot-bellied pig Frieda at Gut Aiderbichl Iffeldorf unexpectedly became a mom. Colleagues had discovered the little surprises during a morning inspection. The culprit could only have been one: pot-bellied pig Eber Dennis. The cheeky little fellow has been living at Gut Aiderbichl Iffeldorf since December 2019. When he was admitted, we received veterinary confirmation…

Gretel | Pig

Gretel and her foster Hansel triggered a fire department operation at the Garten Eden animal shelter in Klagenfurt. Their owners had squeezed the little pigs into the animal flap. As this flap was designed for a cat or rabbit, the pigs panicked. Both were freed by the men, but they were not allowed to stay…

Flo | Pig

We receive many requests for help regarding animals in need every day. For example We also received a call for help from a caller who reported six pot-bellied pigs that were to be slaughtered. The owner couple had separated and the house was now to be sold. The date for the slaughter of the pot-bellied…

Harry | Pig

Kune Kune originally come from New Zealand. There, their name means - unflatteringly - fat and round. As a result, they were almost extinct by the end of the seventies. Fortunately, however, enthusiasts of this breed were found who campaigned for their preservation. Now 5 little Kune Kune have been lucky: they have been allowed…

Markus | Pig

Animal lovers contacted us and told us about 9 Göttingen miniature pigs that had been in the laboratory since 2019. Retirement was just around the corner, but no one seemed to want to take care of nine tame pigs. The Gut Aiderbichl team consulted and a decision was quickly made: The pigs had to be…

Zafira | Pig

Around 3 million pigs are kept in Austria alone. We already know a lot about their physiological needs such as nutrition, reproduction and the conditions that lead to a maximum meat yield during fattening. But pigs are also more than just meat suppliers. How do pigs think? How do they organize their social environment and…

Bärbel | Pig

Bärbel is a pig with a strong hangover. Her conspecific didn't have much to laugh about with her. When there was a serious fight one day, Bärbel had to be separated from her. The family was desperate and asked for help, because the situation was too much for them - so Bärbel became an Aiderbichler…