You may (or may not) know that March 1 is National Pig Day. Sure, you can devise many unique ways to celebrate the occasion, such as visiting a rescue farm or leading your kids in cute pig-themed crafts. But have you ever considered adopting a mini pig into your family?
Believe it or not, you can do just that through Squeals on Wheels. Serving the greater DC area, Squeals on Wheels is first and foremost an awesome traveling petting zoo. They also happen to be a notable pig adoption operation.
As a veteran and woman-owned family business, co-founders Jill and John Phillips started Squeals on Wheels out of their love and commitment to all creatures, great and small. They make it their mission to share their deeply ingrained passion for all kinds of animals with folks of all ages and varying interests.
The main way they do this is by providing mobile petting zoo events that conveniently venture straight to the source rather than the other way around. So, when you book them for an event, they load up the animals and bring them to you instead of making you come to them. Whether a school event, community center-led program, private birthday party, family reunion, therapy session, or some other social engagement, you carry on doing what you need to do, and they’ll bring in whichever guests of honor you hire out via their available, customizable party packages.
Their menagerie of animals is abundant, to say the least. Some are rescues, while others have been donated to the farm directly. Other animals are born onsite—reared, and handled by knowledgeable and caring staff since birth.
The vast lineup includes ducks, guinea pigs, miniature horses, tortoises, hedgehogs, miniature llamas and alpacas, bearded dragon lizards, chinchillas, goats, rabbits, chickens, and mini pigs, of course.
On that latter note comes the reiteration of the aforementioned fact that their mini pigs are actually adoptable to interested folks who can provide good, domestic home lives to them! There is, however, a meticulous adoption process you must go through. The first step is for prospective pig parents to fill out and submit their Piglet Adoption FORM. These applications are reviewed within 48 hours, at which time Squeals on Wheels will get back to you. Note that pigs are never shipped out. You will be asked to meet Squeals on Wheels directly at their designated zip code location to pick up your brand-new bundle of joy!
It is important to review all terms, conditions, rules, regulations, and legalities as they pertain to your community. Additionally, it’s crucial to review the pricing costs and to school yourself on everything about taking on a domesticated pet pig. This is not a decision to be made lightly; it requires love, commitment, and serious consideration. Remember, this is your new child, and you want what’s best for both of you!
Squeals on Wheels truly delivers on presenting a unique operation like no other. Whether you want them to attend your next event or you’re considering adopting a pig, these are the folks you want to talk to. Learn more about them, their packages, and everything you need to know about their pigs on their website at www.squealsonwheels.us.