Edgar’s Mission Passport

Edgar Alan Pig

Full Name

Edgar Alan Pig

Date of Entry

10th May 2003

Kind

Pig

Favourite Actor

James Cromwell

Hope for the future

For a kinder world for all

Date Passed Away

20th April 2010

Certified true likeness

Signature

Edgar’s story

Meet Edgar of Edgar’s Mission

Updated August 3, 2017

Yes, he was a pig and he was the one who started it all! The story goes…

The arrival of James Cromwell, ‘Farmer Hoggett’ from the hit movie “Babe”, in Australia in May 2003 represented a golden opportunity to highlight the plight of pigs in factory farms. James, a passionate animal activist, readily agreed. It was decided it would be a good idea to get a photograph of James and a pig. Great idea, but where do we get a pig from? An approach to a local children’s farm revealed that if we parted with $150 they would be happy to let James have his photo taken with a pig.

“Pigs!” was uttered and we then had the brilliant idea of “procuring our own pig”.

And procure we did from a piggery, a landrace large white cross whom we named Edgar Alan Pig. A sanctuary was then needed to provide lifelong loving care for our porcine star. So we created such a sanctuary and named it in his honour, Edgar’s Mission and life for all changed forever. Today literally hundreds of animals lives have been saved due to this humble pig. Some pig indeed!!!

Edgar’s humble ability to champion the cause of pigs saw him become the first of what is a legacy of activist pigs who now call Edgar’s Mission home.

Life with Edgar bought us face to snout with one of the most maligned animals of our time. His friendly enthusiasm for life bought much happiness to ours and his intelligence confirmed George Orwell’s’ decision to make pigs rulers of the farmyard. Beyond all this Edgar proved unequivocally that there is much more to pigs than being a ham sandwich!

Sadly, Edgar passed on shortly after his 7th birthday party. He will be missed beyond words but his mission will continue.

Please see our tribute to this very special pig below.

Updates

20 April 2010

A gentle pig
An inspiration
A dear friend

His work is done.

I want to offer my sincere gratitude to all the people, from around the world, who have expressed their heartfelt sympathies and shared their stories of how Edgar touched their lives.

There will not be a formal memorial service for Edgar. Instead, I believe the most meaningful way for us to honor his memory is to help complete his mission, by choosing kindness in every decision we make.

Pam Ahern
Founder of Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary

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Life has a way of offering light, even in the darkest moments. And with this, Navara was found and brought to sanctuary

Think of resilience beyond measure, and chances are you are not thinking of a little lamb born without hooves.

Ducati’s journey began when a kind-hearted human heard the commotion made by his fall into a dam.

At just 3 hours old, little Buick is “exceptional by design”. And although his dear mumma may have not realised this, taking her preference and her milk to his sibling, we most certainly do.

In the soft light of a winter’s afternoon, a wildlife rescuer scanned the horizon for any sign of injured kangaroos. It was in this quiet, desolate landscape that SsangYong was found.

It is indeed a miracle of love that both were able to walk out of that dark and stormy night and into kindness, warmth and good nutrition.

At first glance, it was thought Elva was dead in a field. But Elva is very much alive today—and so too is her precious baby.

Renault’s survival is more than just a victory over adversity; it is a symbol of what can be achieved when love and care are extended to the most vulnerable among us.

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