To talk about us, we can start with a singular story of revelation. Most organizations like Operation Lola are born from a moment when there is no choice but to act.
About Us
The Advertisement Read:
"For sale, either as food or as a pet"
Amelia, our cherished Shih Tzu, departed abruptly, immersing us in an unforeseen abyss of grief and loss. Leonor navigated the tempest of both physical and emotional anguish. The love of a pet wraps around us, and their absence drapes over us like a lingering coat, tinting every step we take.
Seeking solace, Leonor explored alternatives.
A Craigslist note seized her attention – an ad featuring a petite female piglet weighing just one pound. Adorned with a big red bow, the adorable piglet posed on a bed, accompanied by the caption "For sale: either food or as a pet" (Pictured on the left below).
As tears blurred her vision, a transformation unfolded within Leonor's heart. Unfamiliar with pigs, she felt an undeniable pull to adopt this endearing piglet as her cherished companion.
Leonor discovered that the little piglet was a micro mini pig, expected to grow to only 45 lbs. Fast forward eight years, and the once diminutive piglet, now named Lola, has evolved into a nearly 150-pound, sharp-witted presence.
Lola, expressive, talkative, and playful, embodies a spectrum of emotions, mirroring the highs and lows experienced by all of us.
Lola has become an integral part of the family, skillfully communicating her desires for food, companionship, belly rubs, or playtime. She is a precious gift, an attentive listener, enriching our lives every day. Pigs, the fourth smartest animals on the planet, display feelings, knowledge, perception, and sensibility.
Lola, a beacon of enlightenment, has inspired us to embark on a mission – with your support – to make a difference through rescue and re-homing. (Pictured below, Leonor and Lola).
Lola, is a connoisseur of classical music, particularly Chopin, thanks to Alexa!
Lola, has made an extraordinary impact on our lives and has opened doors to a path we never envisioned before meeting Lola. Because of Lola, we initiated our non-profit, Operation Lola, saving countless pigs like Lola. They've been rehabilitated and are now thriving in loving homes, experiencing joy and fulfillment.
What Usually Happen's To 300 lb Pigs?
Pot-bellied pigs are being marketed as mini-pigs, nano-pigs, teacup pigs and a dozen other names, and then abandoned because there is no such thing as a teacup pig. The size range of a pot-bellied pig can range from anywhere between 40 and 300 lbs. Sadly, many dishonest breeders out there are advocating abuse by recommending diets that keep these animals malnourished in order to keep their weight and growth stunted. Pot bellied pigs are able to reproduce as early as 3 months into their lives, and it takes up to six years to reach full size. Deceptive breeders make matters even worse by breeding them early in their lives when they are still small and allowing people to believe that the parent pig is an indicator of the size the baby pig will become.
We could never accomplish happy endings without the beautiful relationships we rescuers share - we are here for one another and for the abused, neglected and forgotten piggies, goats and animals everywhere.