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Hi, I’m Lyra

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Lyra was born December 7th and was part of Kim’s litter—“The North Carolina Pigs.” She was the runt and could fit in the palm of our hand. She was orange with small black spots—her “chocolate chips” as we like to call them. When Lyra was just a day old her neck got injured and she had a small gash on her. Lyra was taken to MSU for hospital care, where she stayed for a couple of weeks.

When Lyra was healthy enough to be released she had to be monitored closely every few hours, so Dan took care of her at his house for several weeks. Lyra got so much special attention as a young piglet in recovery. Her and Dan became friends. She’d sleep by his fireplace, snuggle with his dogs, and of course cuddle up to Dan each evening.

When Lyra was big enough she came back to the sanctuary to reintegrate with the other piglets. Because she had not been there to bond with Kim and her siblings, Lyra moved in with Arlo, another small piglet. Over time, Lyra was slowly re-introduced to her littermates and mother. Today, Lyra lives with her family and the other pigs in the pig barn.

Lyra has a different bond with humans. She comes when called, and she will flop right over for Dan or others to get belly rubs. She has become fast friends with Little Dude, and you can often find them snuggled up together—belly-to-belly.

Your sponsorship will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Please sponsor Lyra to provide the care she deserves!

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Lyra's Story

October 2022

Lyra enjoying some beautiful Michigan weather.

June 2020

Lyra with her siblings.

 

March 2020

Lyra is back at the sanctuary and enjoy’s hanging out with Uncle Jasper!

 

September 2019

Recovering at Dan’s

Lyra recovered fireside with her stuffed animals and Dan’s dogs

 

September 2019

Lyra spent her first few days in the ICU.

piglet laying in ICU

August 2019

Lyra was born at Barn Sanctuary

Lyra’s mom, Kim, was one of “The Pigs from North Carolina”. After mom Kim arrived at Barn Sanctuary she was found to be pregnant!

2019

Lyra is born.

Sponsor Lyra

Your donation will go towards Lyra 's medical expenses, including food, heat and shelter, and more. Donations are tax-deductible.

If you’d prefer to pay by check, please pay the year in advance (12 times the designated monthly amount) and specify which animal you are sponsoring. Also include instructions on how you would like the sponsor certificate and photo sent to you, via email (please include your email address) or via mail (we will use the address on your check). Please send checks to:

Barn Sanctuary
c/o Animal Sponsorships
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

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