Pigs Peace Sanctuary is currently NOT open for visiting or volunteering.

At this time we are on a quarantine due to the swine flu concern. ALL ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY HERE, and I want them to stay that way.

I am sorry to have to say this: In the best interest of the pigs we are closed to visitors and volunteers until the swine flu is of no concern.

Please check back later.

Updated June 28th 2009

Swine Flu Timeline

April 2: Report of a surge in respiratory disease in a town called La Gloria, east of Mexico City, which resulted in the deaths of three young children.

April 16: After Easter week, when many Mexicans traveled, reports surfaced elsewhere in the country

April 17: CDC confirmed the first two cases of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in the United States

June 11: World Health Organization declares H1N1 pandemic

June 26: US Health Officials estimate US H1N1 infections have now reached 1 million.

Current CDC report

Current World Health Organization report

Why are we still closed?

People continue to call requesting visting hours.

The swine flu is not as deadly as first suspected and we are not hearing much about it anymore, so why are we still closed to visiting?

I personally called the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to check on the status of the swine flu and to discuss our situation with visitors. It was recommended that we continue to be closed to visitors.

People can be exposed to the flu, have no symptoms and still spread it to the pigs. If one pig gets the swine flu they will all get it.

We are staying closed to keep our pigs safe and healthy!! This is their sanctuary and they are counting on all who love them to think of their best interest.

Thanks,

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