Compassion for Pigs
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"Operation Lola: Rescuing Animals, Restoring Hope"
Our Mission:
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Operation Lola is committed to the rescue and protection of abused and neglected small livestock animals, with a primary focus on pigs, amid the prevailing crisis in their care.
As a dedicated resource, Operation Lola facilitates donations towards the preservation, rescue, and re-homing efforts for small livestock animals, including pigs, donkeys, and goats. We channel these contributions to farms and sanctuaries that uphold principles of love and respect, ensuring that the animals live out their lives in the best possible conditions.
At Operation Lola, our mission is to make a lasting impact by actively addressing the challenges faced by these vulnerable animals, fostering a community that cares deeply about their welfare. Through collaboration and compassion, we strive to create a brighter future for small livestock animals, one filled with love, dignity, and the promise of a better life.
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Operation Lola is a resource to those wishing to donate towards the preservation, rescuing and re-homing of small livestock animals, such as pigs, donkeys and goats. We distribute donations to farms and sanctuary's where animals are treated with love and respect and live out their best lives.
Our Commitment
Bring Them Out of Crisis Into Safety.
Saving pigs and small livestock is a passion and a privilege. Everyday, we remind ourselves that our worth is measured by our impact. We are driven to:
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Rescue abused, exploited or discarded small livestock
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Rehabilitate them through partnerships, patience, love and respect
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Educate individuals on a cruelty-free life through daily choices
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Our Story
The grit of saving these animals' lives is the good stuff. It's what makes us human and beautiful.
We are always on the verge of being better. Doing better. That's because we are part of the natural cycle of things. Not above it. We are of it and in it. So when there is suffering over there, we suffer here in our own hearts.
You may be reading this wondering what change you can bring about in the world. If you love animals, the pain you feel when confronted with their abuse cuts to your core.
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Our story is your story. Let's to this together.
Meet Paul and Inky
Paul and Inky were saved from euthanasia following a year of testing in a research lab.
We heard about Inky and his roommate, Paul through a local rescuer. Inky and Paul grew up in a lab and were used as research subjects. The rescuer had heard that Inky and Paul would probably be euthanized as is the norm for many labs where animal testing takes place.
The animals are euthanized after research is completed. But thankfully, in this case, we were able to make arrangements with the Medical research team and request to adopt both Inky & Paul following their completed research. The Medical team had actually grown very close to these two precious piggies and were really happy to oblige. Since then, this lab has recently started a program to adopt out animals. Inky and Paul are now enjoying and living their best lives in the Texas Hill Country!
Inky featured here took a dip in his very own swimming pool and Paul stepping on soil for the first time and smelling nature.
Meet Chapo and Simona
Gibby’s owners were moving to the city and couldn't take Gibby with them. When we met Gibby, he was so sweet. He had a really hard time walking because his hooves were so overgrown, they painfully curled up. He was overweight and because of his heaviness he had developed mechanical blindness. This is a condition that occurs when a pig gains so much weight that rolls of fat close in over the eye sockets and block out their vision.
We arrived in Baytown, TX and Gibby’s new home was absolutely beautiful but after a couple of days, we returned to pick him up. Turns out - Gibby had “special needs” that require more time and care than his new family were able to provide. Fortunately, through our network of rescuers, we located a family in Oklahoma who take in pigs with special needs and provide care, nurturing and love.
Recent Update on Gibby: He’s lost 30 pounds and can see! Thanks for the great nutrition Oklahoma Family!
PIG NUTRITION: Many people who keep pigs as pets don’t understand what pigs need to eat in order to stay healthy. We’ve noticed that some pigs have lived on diets of everything from dog food, pizza, sugary sweets and heavy carbs like mac ‘n cheese. Gibby is not the first pig we pick up with mechanical blindness. Take note - here's a nutritious diet for a pig- Lettuce, other veggies, fruits, fiber and pumpkin for starters. Don't forget pigs need lots of water, clean water!
Living in filthy conditions, small confinement, malnourished, lacking clean water Chapo and Simona, a father and daughter duo were in a desperate situation. They were neglected by their owners – because they thought they were getting mini pigs that stayed under 35 lbs. They are not mini pigs, and because they grew, they were no longer fed or provided for and were kept in a locked pen with limited ventilation.
After rescuing Chapo and Simona we embarked on a 100 mile trip to the Vet. Once Chapo and Simona were in our possession we made sure to hydrate them with fresh clean water, crisp leafy greens and juicy red apples coupled with alot of love. Speaking sweetly to them and assuring them everything was going to be okay.
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Fast forward to today:
Happy Ending! Chapo and Simona have since been adopted together, and are now living their best lives on a beautiful Texas Hill Country Farm where they have settled in and have tons of new friends. Hanging out with horses, goats, donkeys, lamas and turkeys - not a bad ending! We see them often and they are so smart - they remember us and run out to greet us. What a gift it is to receive love like this!