It all started with a pig...

When founder and president Cara Cayer brought Clover home from a local farm in 2019, she had no idea how profoundly one pig would change her life. As Cara learned everything she could about proper pig care, she also discovered a heartbreaking reality: countless “mini pigs” are abandoned because families are misled about their adult size, needs and lifelong care. There is no such thing as a “teacup pig,” and even the smallest pet pigs require significant space, specialized care and a commitment that can last 15 years or more.

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Inspired by Clover, Cara founded Clover’s Pig Preserve in 2020 to help pet pigs in need and give them the safe, loving lives they deserve. Today, Cara and her husband, Chris, provide lifelong sanctuary care while helping pigs through rescue, responsible rehoming, education and advocacy.

Our work extends beyond the pigs who call the preserve home. We are committed to helping people better understand these intelligent, sensitive and deeply emotional animals. By sharing honest information about pig ownership and challenging the myths that contribute to abandonment, we hope to prevent more pigs from needing rescue in the first place.

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The pigs’ safety, comfort and individual boundaries always come first. They are not attractions or working animals—they are valued individuals deserving of respect, compassion and the freedom to simply be pigs.

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Together, we can create a better future for pigs—one snout at a time.