Meet Betty: The Pig Who Gives Rocks as Gifts

There's a special pig who shows her friendship in a unique way. Betty is a self-taught geologist with a heart of gold. When she decides someone belongs in her inner circle, she presents them with a carefully chosen rock from her collection.

A Rocky Start to Life

Betty didn't have an easy beginning. Born at a petting zoo, tragedy struck when she was just two days old. Her mother accidentally stepped on her tiny leg, breaking it.

The injury required around-the-clock care. A kind zoo employee took Betty home and nursed her back to health. During this time, they formed a special bond.

Wanting to give Betty the best future possible, the employee contacted Charlie's Acres Sanctuary. They hoped the sanctuary could provide Betty with the happy life she deserved.

Finding Her Forever Home

The staff at Charlie's Acres Sanctuary fell in love with Betty right away. She settled into her new home and soon began showing her unique personality.

Betty developed a special habit that caught everyone's attention. She started giving rocks as gifts to the people she saw most often. This sweet gesture quickly became famous around the sanctuary.

Rock Gifts: The Highest Honor

Betty doesn't want anything in return for her rocky presents. She simply enjoys collecting special stones and sharing them with her favorite humans. When she likes someone, she plucks a rock from her collection and drops it at their feet as a symbol of trust.

For the staff and volunteers at the sanctuary, earning a rock from Betty is now considered the highest honor. Everyone hopes to be chosen by this thoughtful pig.

A Thriving Life

Today, Betty is thriving at the sanctuary. She continues to build her rock collection and carefully decides who deserves to receive one of her precious gifts.

Betty shows us that friendship comes in many forms. Sometimes it's a kind word, other times it's a helping hand, and in Betty's case, it's a specially selected rock delivered with love.