Koa – Abused Pig Cuddling With His New Family Will Give You All the Feels

When PETA first found Koa the pig, he had been suffering for almost a week with gashes all over his body and a deep wound crawling with maggots. He had been beaten with a crowbar and left to die. He was so terrified that he ran into the woods—where a search party found him the next morning and rushed him into emergency surgery. His injuries were so severe that surgeons had to remove one of his ears, and he almost lost an eye. Fortunately, Koa—whose name means “warrior” in Hawaiian—pulled through. After spending a few weeks in intensive care at the hospital and then resting at a nearby animal sanctuary, he was ready to move in with his new family. Now, instead of running away in fear, he runs and plays with his family’s two children, Sophie and Miles—that is, when he’s not snuggling or napping with them.

What You Can Do

Always alert authorities whenever you suspect that an animal is being abused. If you meet with resistance, contact PETA. You can help us rescue and treat animals like Koa by supporting our Investigations and Rescue Fund. And remember, pigs should be friends, not food! Leave pork off your plate and pledge to go vegan so that these intelligent, loving beings can enjoy the kind of lives that they were meant to have. Check out these delicious Fakin’ Bacon recipes on our website, and order your free vegan starter kit today.