What is the Sabrina Fund and how does it work?

Many times, we have good pet pig owners who love and care for their pig(s) for years, then they have a change in work, have a personal or financial crisis, then their pig gets sick.  They become overwhelmed in veterinarian bills and need some help financially in paying those bills. Although the Sabrina Fund doesn’t cover all of the bill, it will help with part of the bill.  Each case is voted on by a panel of three, determining if the Sabrina Fund will help, and if so, by how much.

Is this enabling a pig person to take on a pig they can’t afford?

No.  This is for people who have proven their ability to adopt and care for their pig(s). It’s just that they have had circumstances beyond their control and need a helping hand.  This helps the pig to get the medical help it needs and also allows the pig to remain in the home with the people it loves.  It’s a win/win situation.

Will these funds be used for rescues and sanctuaries?

Only in certain circumstances that meet the approval of the panel in charge.

Will these funds be used for any other things?

Each year, the panel will approve how much will be used to help with the medical education at our symposiums. These symposiums are designed to help to educate veterinarians to be better prepared to help our pet pigs in a health crisis. Anywhere from 7 to 14 pigs each year receive medical help during the wet labs and training at no cost, or very low cost, to the owners.  This will depend on how much money is raised for sponsorship for the symposium by other means.

Are there things that The Sabrina Fund won’t cover?

Yes.  We do not cover regular spay/neuters, hoof trims, vaccines, and tusk trims or regular visits to a vet.

What else does The Sabrina Fund do or not do?

We do not collect medical data for pigs although we do keep copies of medical records, invoices and copies of necropsies only for our own records on pigs that we help.  We will, however, suggest to the owner that they send all their medical information to The Duchess Fund where it will be added to their data base and made available to other vets.

How are the funds disbursed?

They are voted on by a panel of three.  Both for the situation and then the amount.

How can a person request help?

The request must be in writing, either by regular mail or E-mail. It must include all of the your personal contact information, the reason for the request and the amount of the vet bill.  It must also include information on your pig and your veterinarian’s name, address and phone number.

Please help by donating on a regular basis to help pigs in need. You can make a difference...one pig at a time. Please visit our Sabrina Fund web site at Sabrina Fund to learn more on how you can help.