Meet everyone
in person.
Discover the magic of Ziggy’s Refuge through our exclusive private tours, led by our amazing founders, Kristin and Jay.
Plan your visitThere’s only one
herd like ours.
Big personalities.
Bigger hearts. Meet a few.
A soft spot for Ziggy’s blankets.
Read Hope’s storyNothing beats being held.
Read Moko’s storyThe pig who started it all.
Read Ziggy’s storyTap a portrait to turn it over. Give it a little swing.Swipe to meet the others.
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before winter.
Pigs rescued through Blue Ridge Liberation need safe, permanent homes. We’re working to get them settled before winter sets in, and adopters are urgently needed.
If you can offer a lifelong home, start your adoption application today.
It all began in 2016
A lot of love.
A little grit.
Loading photo…Shelter. Medical care. Education.
With a lot of love and a little grit, Kristin Hartness and Jay Yontz found the farmland they would shape into the beloved Ziggy’s Animal Refuge, offering a safe haven for animals of varying abilities.
With a special focus on disabled farm animals and individual needs ranging from amputated legs to spina bifida, Kristin and Jay offer the unconditional love and support every living being deserves.
Run entirely off of donations and good intentions, the compassion of Ziggy’s founders, volunteers, employees, and thoughtful supporters are what keeps the lights on and the good times rolling!
Read our storyA little love goes far
Without you,
there is no Ziggy’s.
When you donate to our sanctuary, you give our animal residents the gift of certainty. Certainty that their lives will be peaceful, healthy, safe, and full of love.
More ways to get involved
Come be part of it.
Meet everyone
Lend the herd
a hand.
If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to support our sanctuary from home, we would love to have you on our team!
Explore volunteeringEvery animal
deserves a chance.
Learn about the River Center for Compassionate Care and our work to improve medical care for farm animals.
Meet the River Center
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