Piggy in the News...

Hungry pig-on-the-loose apprehended in Great Yarmouth

During the summer we were contacted by Norfolk Police, asking if we could take in a hungry pig that had been found munching its way through several gardens in Great Yarmouth. Police officers said "it seemed a bit harsh to arrest the pig for criminal damage" and, as they could not find his owner, the poor pig was brought to the safety of Hillside.

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Meet Willy

This cute little piglet was found on a road by a driver who kindly stopped to help him. Here's what they told us:

"I was driving home and I spotted something pink in the bushes next to the road... so I stopped and picked him up (he was quite happy to be caught) there were no surrounding farms so it was very odd that he was there! So myself and my sister took him and cradled him and we drove around for most of the day trying to find someone who could care for him properly... and about 6 hours later you guys were recommended!"

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When I founded Hillside in 1995, lots of people pledged their support by joining us as 'Friends’ 'Friends’ 'Friends’ 'Friends’ of Hillside. Many of thosehavecontinuedtofollow ourjourneyfromtheearlydays until now.

If you would like to become a Hillside Friend, we suggest a minimum of £10 yearly for Annual Friendship (you will be offered the chance to renew each year) or £100 for Life Friendship. Whatever you choose to do, you may request a plaque to go with your Friendship Certificate.