Lotsa Heart Animal Sanctuary

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Lotsa Heart Animal Sanctuary

We're a small, charitable, 501c3 non-profit focused on rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals.

Here at Lotsa Heart Animal Sanctuary, compassionate care for ALL animals is the cornerstone of our mission. Our rescue animals come in all shapes and sizes, from companion animals such as cats, to farm animals, including pot belly pigs, donkeys, and mules. Our goal is to ensure that these animals get the best care available-for a lifetime. We want to provide them with a loving, forever home where

they can be happy, healthy, and safe. We aim to treat each animal that comes into our care with the patience, love, and respect that they deserve, so they can enjoy a lifetime of good health and know how much they are valued and loved. We aim to offer state-of-the-art care, promote regular preventative care for our animals, and an enjoyable, positive atmosphere for both pets and people.

06/01/2026

We apologize for the silence, but we’ve been dreading making this post because somehow putting these words down makes it feel more real.

Last week, we had to say goodbye to our Sugarcat, Splash. 💔

He had been doing great managing his diabetes for over two years, but last week a perfect storm hit his body, and all the love and care in the world was not able to heal him.

If Splash could have written his own goodbye, I think it might have sounded something like this…

Hi everybody,

It’s me, Splashy. Commander of the house, teacher of tricks, professional cabinet opener, Christmas tree climber, feather hunter, and expert toy transporter.

I know Mom has been having a hard time making this post, so I figured I’d help.

First things first — please make sure my brother Splish is okay. He’s never been without me before, and somebody has to keep him company while he figures out how to be mischievous without me teaching him all my tricks.

I had a really good life. I got to travel the country with my family, from California to New Jersey to South Carolina. I had brothers and sisters, pigs, donkeys, mules, and lots of furry friends to supervise. I played fetch, stole twist ties, brought toys to the bed in the middle of the night, climbed where I wasn’t supposed to, and reminded everyone that if something wiggles… it’s definitely a toy.

I got belly rubs, naps between your legs, lots of cuddles, and plenty of chances to tell everyone very loudly when it was time for food (even if I didn’t actually want the can that got opened).

And don’t worry — I’m still around.

Maybe you’ll hear me in a little bird coo. Maybe in a toy mysteriously appearing where it shouldn’t be. Maybe when Splish looks around like he swears I just ran past him.

I know Mom and Dad’s hearts are broken right now. Mine would be too if I had to leave them.

But please don’t be too sad for too long. I had so much love. More love than a little rescue kitten could ever dream of.

Thank you for loving me. Thank you for loving my family. And please remember: if there’s wrapping paper on Christmas morning, somebody still needs to supervise cleanup.

Love always,

Splashy 💙

7/3/2012 – 5/28/2026

05/20/2026

Lunch was 5 minutes late.

05/16/2026

Happy Birthday to our sweet Tito (Tostito)! 🎉🐷 From snack-loving adventures to endless piggy charm, this special boy fills our sanctuary with so much love and personality. Wishing our handsome pig the happiest day full of treats, belly rubs, and all the love he deserves! 💕

05/11/2026

Shrek says Mondays are better in rubber ducky fly boots 💛
And honestly… he’s right. It doesn't get much cuter than this! 🦆✨

05/06/2026

Happy Birthday to our sweet Lola 🎉🐾

She celebrated her special day the best way she knows how—enjoying a walk outside on her harness, taking in all the sights, sounds, and fresh air.

After facing some health issues earlier this year, seeing her happy, curious, and full of life means more than ever. She’s a strong little girl, and we’re so grateful for every moment with her.

Here’s to more adventures, more sunshine, and many more birthdays ahead 💕

05/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our beautiful Diamond Girl 💎🐾

You sparkle in every way, from your sweet purrs to the joy you bring into our lives every single day. We’re so lucky to have you in our lives, and we hope your day is filled with all your favorite things (extra treats included, of course).

Here’s to another year of cuddles, sass, and shining bright. We love you, Diamond Girl! 💖

04/29/2026

Zorro’s biopsy results are back… and it’s the news we’ve been hoping for... 🐷💕

Zorro’s mass has been confirmed as benign. The biopsy showed gingival hyperplasia, which is essentially an overgrowth of gum tissue—not cancer. There was no evidence of neoplasia, which means no cancer was found.

After weeks of worry, appointments, imaging, and surgery, this is a huge wave of relief.

That said, this doesn’t mean Zorro is completely in the clear. His report also showed underlying dental disease and inflammation, which likely contributed to the growth. We’ll continue working with his veterinary team to manage his oral health and keep him comfortable moving forward.

But today… we celebrate that our sweet, gentle boy is still here, still himself, and still has more time ahead. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and checked in on him. Because of you, Zorro was able to get the diagnostics and care he needed to get answers.

He is home, recovering, and already back to being our happy, food-loving, sweet pig who never turns down a belly rub. 🐷✨

04/26/2026

We wanted to share Zorro’s before and after following the removal of his abnormal tusk growth.

What started as an overgrown, concerning tusk has now been carefully corrected, and the difference is amazing. He’s more comfortable, healing well, and already looking so much better. We’re still waiting on biopsy results, but for now, everything is moving in the right direction.

Zorro has been through a lot of change recently, and as he settles back in with his brother, they’re working through their normal piggy dynamics and figuring things out again. These transitions can take a little time, but we’re giving them the space and support they need.

What matters most is that Zorro is safe, healing, and surrounded by love.

Thank you for being part of his journey and for caring about pigs like Zorro. 💛

04/22/2026

🚨ZORRO EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT🚨

Zorro recently underwent a critical veterinary appointment at UGA today to evaluate a growth we noticed near his tusk. It turns out he actually has two oral masses—one near his tusk and another further back on his hard palate. We had a CT scan and biopsies performed so we can better understand exactly what we’re dealing with.

The good news: the CT scan shows things appear localized and not invading the bone or hard palate, which is a huge relief. He’s already up, recovering from anesthesia, and eating small amounts.

At this point, we are waiting on biopsy results to determine what comes next and what treatment options may be possible.

As many of you know, Zorro is part of our sanctuary family, and like all of our animals, he receives whatever care is needed—no matter how complex or unexpected.

These diagnostics and procedures are extremely costly, and this appointment alone included advanced imaging, surgery, and pathology work.

If you are able to help Zorro, even a small donation makes a real difference and goes directly toward covering his medical care.

We will continue to update everyone as we receive his biopsy results and understand next steps. For now, we are just grateful he is comfortable, recovering, and still being his sweet self.

Thank you for being part of Zorro’s care team. It truly takes a village to give these animals the chance they deserve.

— All of us at Lotsa Heart Animal Sanctuary

04/20/2026

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Mufasa! 🐾🎉

Over the weekend, our majestic king celebrated another year of ruling the sanctuary (and our hearts 💛). Whether he’s striking a regal pose, supervising snack time, or reminding everyone who’s in charge, Mufasa brings so much personality and love to our little kingdom.

Drop a birthday wish for this handsome boy below! 👑🐈‍⬛

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Aiken, SC
29801

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https://www.lotsaheart.org/

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