A Change of Heart that Saved a Life and Opened a New World: How Lola Pig Save Me

Lola was supposed to be just another FFA project. A student named Bruno would raise her and plan to send her to auction for meat. But Bruno grew to see his project as his friend;
as someone, not something. There was no way he could send her to her death. When Bruno reached out to Farm Sanctuary for help, we gladly agreed to welcome Lola to our Southern California Shelter. After riding with Lola on the journey from Orange County to Orland, CA, Bruno was by her side as she began to explore her new home. At day’s end, the two shared a leave-taking that was not “goodbye” but “see you later.”
Thanks to one student who chose to learn not that a pig’s life is disposable but that it is precious, Lola now has a big, wonderful life ahead of her - and the chance to teach countless others that important lesson.

[@venniey]

I have a big problem with 4H and other such organizations. It desensitizes children to the slaughter of animals. This a wonderful story and a wonderful share. Thank you.

[@junglejarred6366]

I agree but also an alternate perspective is that this program is going to show a very large population of children; who are more aware than the adults; how not to be. Just like the 2 kids in this video were affected. We can get good from bad

[@lesare6509]

Always thought FFA was so great for kids, Im 61, seen many videos on how pigs, cows, Milk, dairy farms really are in last 6 mos, watching Farm Sanctuary, Cow Foundation, opened my eyes to real world, how we are devastating our lands trying to supply meat & milk, killing animals in worst ways, inhumane treatments. Giving up beef, pork, chiken isnt to hard, but had trouble with milk, butter & cheese. It is doable I found that humans can have more healthy lives & it saves animals, vegan life is win win in all was, I think it is what God intended. This guy in his video really is special, bless him and his Mom & Lola too.🤗🙏❤

[@Blurggg]

Started bawling when mom broke down. Compassion is so beautiful. What an amazing family.

[@claregardner3951]

Tears literally rolling down my face, so pleased Lola safe! Bruno and his mum are amazing, as are Farm Sanctuary! All beings deserve to be free, safe and happy. We must educate others on their suffering and promote amazing vegan food and living! Love and thanks :) xxx

[@silviavoss6411]

Human beings enslave innocent, smart, beautiful animals, its so damn arrogant and cruel and needs to stop! There are healthy alternatives that do not have inhumane, savage componants! TY again Bruno , every animal matters!!!

[@litad7752]

I have always wondered how these kids who raise and care for farm animals, even give them names feel when parents make these kjds send them to auction to be slaughtered. These kids get attached to these farm animals. It is like teaching your kids that all that matter is money. It is just wrong. These 2 teenagers made the right move and listen to their hearts. ALL LIVES MATTER.

[@averykatusa4376]

Young man you are amazing 💓 Your beautiful mama mast.be proud of you ! 💓 I am proud.of you to Thank you all.great people.for helping animals! 💓

[@mommabird2813]

Smart kid, no wonder my youngest refused to join the FFA club at her school.

[@pacoandellie]

What a beautiful story! Congratulations and thank you to this family for helping to save so many lives! Thank you, Farm Sanctuary for giving Lola a forever home.

[@elsjemassyn8921]

What a wonderful young man and his mother rescuing Lola the Pig. Thank you for making the connection. Thank you for saving her. I love you two and I love Farm Sanctuary and I love being a vegan.

[@pamelab224]

Yay Bruno! You did good....Lola thanks you....I thank you! You are awesome! Your mom must be so proud!

[@linastrindlund2830]

Beautiful mother and kid.

[@jaspreetkaurbaweja2621]

Real heroes angel for them God bless you

[@chelseachavez8836]

Thank god for farm sanctuary. You are the light of hope for so many people and animals.

[@AnitaN844]

There is no difference dogs pigs cats chickens cows fish Is lovely to see people waking up from just eating poor animals to loving them!

[@Reunion4ever]

This IS such a moving story. I cried seeing the animals being treated as objects for consumption at the "fair"...Thank You for sharing & saving Lola. Bless you ❤️

[@sharondunne9832]

u are a lovely young man Bruno,u have so much compassion for sweet Lola bless u

[@lucyinthesky9479]

So many tears! What an amazing family :) Being vegan is the best :)

[@AnitaN844]

Yes🌱💚

[@oh_kale_yeah1199]

Thank you for sharing!! Such a beautiful, inspiring story!! I love seeing human beings making the connection! Fills my heart with so much joy and love, and hope for our planet! 💚✌

[@mariac6947]

Well said ! Great job !! Animals are so beautiful and they are so smart God bless you

[@CampMore99]

Bruno! YOU are a rock star~

[@kellyboenisch]

so cute! great story! I love being vegan!

[@scrapdog2840]

I love them ❤

[@afaris15]

I love this video. So much. Thank you Farm Sanctuary!! You guys are awesome. Truly.

[@minimalveghead135]

What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing!

[@mjlexus24]

oh my god i love this mother and son

[@warriorgoddesscrystalgeome6337]

Wonderful story. Just recently went vegan. My eyes are open wide. ❤️❤️❤️🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@alvexok5523]

I'm finally giving up eating pork. I've had trouble being able to give up eating meat, but I've seen so many videos now of how pigs are treated that I now really don't think that I will touch any pork products again. I've seen so many pig videos this past year, both the good and bad ones, because I've been curious on what really goes on in the world with these amazing animals. Pigs are amazing, they're intelligent, sensitive, and so friendly and affectionate as long as people are kind back to them, and so terrified when somewhere where they're abused and mistreated, the latter is what makes it so heartbreaking, people taking away these wonderful natural happy friendly traits away from the pigs and making them so squealing terrified, it's so incredibly undeserved.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Could no one rescue Poe? Lucky Lola and God bless you all. You are awesome in the true sense of that word, often over used, but not in this case. Awesome. I am in awe of what you do and how you live. Peace to you all. Love and respect from the East Coast of England.

[@coatofmanycolors]

I feel you guys! Kudos to you both for doing this.

[@indigodragon0613]

I love these people! I'm worried because my school is doing a student project for observing chickens. At the end, the plan on selling the chickens to a farm. I took a stand and said no way but I have to find a place that would be willing to provide forever homes for them. I don't know when the project starts or even if it is going to happen for sure, but I thought I'd start searching early.

[@farmsanctuary1]

Julia, you can contact us at [e-mail], and we may be able to offer some guidance.

[@ted1091]

What an outstanding young man. Thanks for posting this

[@ovey99]

good people

[@biancabee7731]

God Bless you.

[@Dumballa]

Thank you.

[@lisa22859]

I love animals love this video everyone should watch this...

[@balderdashery1]

Great story!

[@ageebs5986]

Beautiful ❤️

[@knightwarrior762]

Angels!

[@jenniferfaes]

Great story! Thank you for sharing! That is a horrible program for kids to take part in. AAG certainly is trying to teach people to be heartless at a young age. Cruel, sick industry! 😡💔

[@jrisner74]

I am transitioning to vegetarianism., This video sealed it for me, I watched it at work and about had tears streaming down my face, I can't eat another living being again. Thankyou farmsanctuary for opening my eyes.

[@taraann7753]

Thankyou so much.

[@inu1ful]

You guys are amazing. I am mich older than you and finally realized what's going on and what was taught growing up was eating Thank you for your messages and hard 2irk. God will bless you 🙏

[@nikkikiely8928]

What a great story ❤❤ thank - you

[@sampeacaml9307]

I am not vegan, but I see where they are coming from and I'd like to see this sanctuary.

[@sachinraghavan4556]

This Bruno man is great!

[@JulieannsSerenity]

I had no idea what went on with groups like FFA. We have it here in our area but have no children. So I didn’t know kids were exposed to things like harming animals or seeing them slaughtered. I just didn’t know things like this were taking place and I think I’m at a loss for words. I’m now going to be sure to educate myself in several areas. I’m an animal lover and can’t stand to see them harmed. Thank you for this nirvana you’ve created for the animals and helping that boy’s dream come true. I imagine the boy and Lola will thrive. I can see him doing amazing things as he grows up. His mom is right, it teaches compassion, something sorely lacking in our society. Good things all round! ❤️

[@WitchyPoo411]

Bruno found his calling. Leader of the Pack. The animals trust him instinctively. ❣️

[@PATITASCANSADAS]

People like you are urgent on this planet You are worthy of calling yourselves human beings 🫡❤️🌱

[@sellthatsaas]

Amazing job!

[@drgarcha1964]

lets creat a kinder world. nice👌👌

[@lizzabbott]

Thank you, Bruno for waking up & taking action . Lola is such a sweetheart ! Let's also learn about hemp and how it can be used for paper, nutritious food, clothes and more. Look it up! Follow "helping ton post" & more on Instagram. Plus "London pig save", & more. If we forward legislation that legalizes hemp ( like Kentucky did, I believe). It can create jobs for farmers who'd like to stop killing animals for a living. That way, progress will move more quickly towards a kinder world. The farmers won't quit if they don't have other options. It'd be great if the audio in the video could be remixed. Music is too loud. Bruno, continue to share your story. Give talks at local events like rotary club, or a Ted talk. God bless you. Keep learning with an open mind.

[@lizzabbott]

Oooops I mean follow hempington post on Instagram . Plus Miami animal save. For great vegan recipes follow Leija Turunen here on KZbin, plus Instagram & FB.

[@debrawehrly6900]

I used to live in Fullerton, California and I know exactly where that is.

[@robertosuareztolosa1659]

👍😍

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I hope to one day open my own farm sanctuary.. I have 10 chickens right now. My parents wanted to eat one but I stopped them. I won't allow it as long as I am there.

[@SamtheMan0508]

I never could understand how kids could raise an animal for a 4-H project and then sell it to the highest bidder.

[@davidhubbard7573]

That is the problem people don't think or care humans should be in the food chain the they would care

[@josiecirigliano9134]

What Is It that people do not wake up to this horror yet? Is so well hidden or humans are not all One species? I'm wondering what Is wrong with Earth and all this evil attitude. You are Angels there. ♥️💙

[@silviavoss6411]

Why do they have to be auctioned, thats disgusting? Valuing them per pound of meat and not for their beautiful essence, thank you all that helped save Lola and any other animals.

[@ashleywyatt7114]

There's truly an awakening that happens where you finally recognize meat for what it is. Dead animals.

[@robertosuareztolosa1659]

👍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@diannegoode7077]

The reason we eat certain animals is because we don't have relationships with them. But as this young man found out dogs and pigs are very much the same. I wish more people would at least meet some of the animals they want to eat. Then maybe they too would see them as friends and not food.

[@barbarafurman6391]

❤ vegan hallo from Vienna ❤❤❤

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

Couldn't Lola's friend please have her friend stay with her?

[@suncentury7020]

😭

[@lyagerlitz461]

Young kids will change the world! 💪🏻🍀 They’re so smart and strong. Go vegan everyone 💚🙏🏻

[@jrwilliam3742]

阿弥陀佛

[@lisainger6751]

Why not save all the others?

[@user-rq2xn8sb5e]

Slaughter what?

[@bugavila2314]

Veganism is The Future . Our future is Veganism. Compassion, empathy, Love for all the life on our only home here on Earth.

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

Vegans are all born leaders 💚💛💚💜💞💝 most just go with the majority without a thought in their head unfortunately ... to really have a moral compass is unusual unfortunately..

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

So why not save Lola's best friend Po ???? Eh???

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

She could have been a great brood sow. Does the sanctuary spay and neuter their animals?

[@barbarafurman6391]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ vegan for animal's ❤❤❤❤