Jose

We first heard about Jose when the SPCA told us they were looking for a home for a tiny kune-kune pig. We went to go see little Jose, who was only a baby, and found the saddest looking animal! His skin was raw and broken, his tail was bare flesh, and he was absolutely petrified. So of course, we had to have him!

Jose required 2 weeks of intensive care before moving to The Sanctuary, but he has since grown into a healthy, happy, sociable animal. In spite of his dreadful beginnings, Jose has never shown a single sign of aggression, and instead grunts hello when he first sees you – probably asking for a tummy rub.

The Sanctuary is an animal refuge run by Shawn Bishop and Michael Dixon in Matakana, New Zealand. We provide a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, and care for injured or orphaned native birds. A charitable trust has been established for this purpose.

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