Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Bruni

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

In March 2023, six sows were once again saved from slaughter. I, Bruni, was one of the lucky ones. We, the breeding sows, lived our lives as breeding machines for "mature pigs." My poor companions and I were inseminated for the first time at six months old (!) and after three weeks and three days, we gave birth to up to 20 piglets. Every time after the abrupt weaning of the piglets (which happens twice a year), we were then injected with PMSG. PMSG stands for Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin and is a hormone produced in the placenta of pregnant horses. When the fertility hormone is injected into female pigs, it allows their cycle to be controlled. A few days later, the sows become dazed, and the cycle of insemination begins once again. Horses also suffer for the production of this hormone; they are subjected to having up to 5 liters of blood drawn weekly through a cannula in their neck for ten weeks. Most of the PMSG is currently obtained on Iceland. Denmark and Germany are considered the most important consumers. So not only do we sows suffer terribly for the production of pork, but horses do as well. I get to enjoy my life here in Erflinghausen with my companion, Pinky. My exact age is unfortunately not known, but would you like to be my godmother? That would make me very happy, and you are also welcome to visit the beautiful High Sauerland. Now fill out the sponsorship form.

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Im März 2023 konnten noch einmal sechs Sauen vor der Schlachtung bewahrt werde. Ich, die Bruni, war eine der Glücklichen. Wir Zuchtsauen, fristeten unser Dasein als Gebärmaschinen für „Mastschweine“. Meine armen Gefährtinnen und ich wurden teilweise (je nach Größe) schon im Alter von sechs Monaten(!) zum ersten Mal besamt und brachten nach drei Monaten drei Wochen und drei Tagen bis zu 20 Ferkel zur Welt. Jedes Mal nach dem abrupten Absetzen der Ferkel (also zweimal im Jahr) wurde uns dann das Hormon PMSG gespritzt. PMSG bedeutet Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin und ist ein Hormon, das trächtige Pferde in ihrer Plazenta produzieren. Wird das Fruchtbarkeitshormon weiblichen Schweinen gespritzt, lässt sich damit ihr Zyklus steuern. Ein paar Tage später werden die Sauen rauschig und mit der Besamung beginnt der traurige Kreislauf von Neuem. Auch Pferde müssen für die Produktion dieses Hormons leiden, ihnen wird über eine Kanüle im Hals wöchentlich auf einmal bis zu 5 Liter Blut abgenommen und das zehn Wochen lang. Das meiste PSMG wird heute auf Island gewonnen. Dänemark und Deutschland gelten als die wichtigsten Abnehmer. Nicht nur wir Schweine leiden also ganz furchtbar für die Produktion von Schweinefleisch, sondern auch Pferde. Ich darf mein Leben zusammen mit meiner Gefährtin Pinky hier in Erflinghausen genießen. Mein genaues Alter ist leider nicht bekannt, aber Möchtest Du meine Patin sein? Das würde mich sehr freuen, gerne darfst Du mich auch hier im schönen Hochsauerland besuchen kommen. Jetzt Patenschaftserklärung ausfüllen.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Drolshagen

Shelter

Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.

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Listed 4 months ago

About Bruni

What life with Bruni looks like

Bruni is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Bruni far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bruni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bruni?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bruni if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Bruni already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. directly what is included and what Bruni still needs.
What happens if Bruni isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruni and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.