04/01/2026
🚨 A little piggie needs us… meet Gus 💛
(Long read but an important one)
This sweet boy is one of our Wheeks n Squeaks piggies, and just Sunday everything seemed completely normal.
But overnight into Monday, we discovered a noticeable bulge on his abdomen. We got him into the vet today as quickly as possible, and unfortunately, the news wasn’t what we hoped…
Gus has a hernia, and part of his intestines are pushing through a tear in his abdominal wall.
Gus is only six weeks old, just a baby, born to a very special mama piggy named Brenda. He should be spending his days growing, playing, and snuggling—not facing something this serious so early in life.
Gus had just been adopted into a wonderful home, and had only been there three days when this was discovered. Prior to his adoption, he received a full health check with no signs of any issues—that’s how quickly this developed.
Gus was adopted alongside his littermate and best friend, Tuck—the two of them are a bonded pair who have been side by side since birth. Where one goes, the other follows. They nap together, explore together, and find comfort in each other. Keeping them together is so important, and everything we do is with that bond in mind 💛
He will need surgery to repair the tear and place everything back where it belongs, and it’s not a simple procedure. The estimate we received is on the higher end—around $2,300.
Even though Gus has been adopted, we know this is our responsibility. We are committed to making sure he gets everything he needs—so he can heal, stay with Tuck, and continue living the happy life they’ve just begun together in their new home.
If you know us, you know we don’t typically ask for monetary donations. We do everything we can to provide for our piggies through supplies, fosters, and careful planning.
But this… this is one of those moments where we could really use some help.
Gus is such a sweet, gentle little guy, and he deserves the best chance at life—with his brother Tuck right by his side.
If you are able to contribute—even a few dollars—it would mean so much to Gus and to us.
If you can’t donate, sharing this post helps more than you know.
We’ll keep everyone updated on Gus and his journey.
Thank you for always supporting our little rescue.
— Mama Wheeks 💛
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