Our Sanctuary
Whispering Rise Farm Animal Sanctuary (WRFAS) began in 2011 on 6 acres in Northern Baltimore County. Gordy & Willie were the first two potbellies that called the sanctuary their forever home. They now share their wooded acres with 60+ potbellied pig friends.
The founder, Jeff Lambert, is a long-time animal welfare, child welfare, and environmental activist.
“I worked in child welfare programs for 30 years in Virginia and Maryland. I want to create a place where these three interests can intersect for the benefit of people and animals.”
Jeff has a passion for pigs and a gift for sharing the “pig magic” with volunteers, visitors and community members during the many outreach activities he participates in.
Our Mission
Whispering Rise Farm offers an intersection of animal welfare, humane education, and environmental education. The mission of the sanctuary is to provide a safe forever-home for rescued and surrendered potbellied pigs while educating the public about the miniature pig pet trade and best practices in potbellied pig care. The sanctuary provides a hands-on anthrozoological experience to individuals and small groups.
The sanctuary welcomes children and adults who are seeking a volunteer or community service experience, or who are looking for a more intense spiritual or emotional connection to animals in need. WRFAS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Your involvement can improve the quality of our pigs’ lives. Contact us to learn more about sanctuary visits and volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups, virtual adoptions, community events, and in-kind or monetary donations.
The animal sanctuary is available to children and adults who want a volunteer or community service experience, or who are looking for a more intense spiritual or emotional connection to animals in need.