Not Your Christmas Ham
Meet some of the sweet pigs living at Liberation Sanctuary, a forever home for rescued animals.
Thankfully, these rescue pigs at Liberation Sanctuary will never see the inside of an abattoir
Rescued pigs Thelma and Louise sitting for a treat with Rosie the dog. Photo: Kelsey Hannah / ALV.
Meet Thelma and Louise
At less than a year old, Thelma and Louise are already five months older than they would have been when they were slaughtered, one of their legs ending up as a ‘Christmas ham’. Luckily the pair were rescued, and now they are inseparable, and always causing mischief. They know how to sit for a treat and are very smart – they don’t always use this intelligence for good!
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Meet Sir Bruce
A little piggy with lots of personality! Sir Bruce is a gentle boy. He loves belly rubs, rooting around in the dirt for his treats and eating all the apples that fall from the trees at Liberation Sanctuary.
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Why Being Kind at Christmas Matters
In Australia, over 5 million pigs are raised for slaughter each year.
Pigs raised for meat can naturally live to be up to 12 years old, but are killed when they are five months old.
Despite how they are raised, whether on factory facilities or free range farms, the majority of pigs are stunned in CO2 gas chambers where they suffer horrifically from their first lungful of gas, burning from the inside out. They then have their throats cut and bleed out.
Pigs like Thelma, Louise and Sir Bruce shouldn’t be your Christmas lunch or dinner, they should be free.
What a Compassionate Christmas Table Can Look Like
Try a vegan Christmas meal instead, or even make a vegan ‘ham’!
This Christmas, you can celebrate with compassion and still enjoy a delicious feast. By choosing plant-based mains and cruelty-free treats, you’re giving animals like these rescued pigs a reason to thrive; and by showing that kindness, it becomes the centrepiece of your festive season.
FAQs
Why choose a vegan Christmas ‘ham’ instead of a traditional one?
A vegan Christmas ham lets you enjoy a festive centrepiece without supporting animal cruelty, making your holiday kinder and more compassionate. Who doesn’t want to lead a kind life?!
What’s the best plant-based alternative to a Christmas ham?
Try a seitan roast, tofu & vital wheat gluten ham, lentil roast, or other plant-based festive mains that are hearty, delicious, and cruelty-free.
How can I make my Christmas dinner completely animal-friendly?
Switch all mains, sides, and desserts to plant-based recipes, use cruelty-free ingredients, and explore festive dishes that celebrate the season without harming animals.
Who are the pigs featured in “Not Your Christmas Ham”?
The article introduces beloved rescued pigs now living at Liberation Sanctuary who inspire a cruelty-free festive season, showing that compassion and celebration can go hand in hand without harming animals.