INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – A piglet is being called a miracle. She was the only survivor when more than 1,000 pigs died in a hog confinement accident near Independence.

Now, the baby pig is getting a second chance at life. Most of us get our names from our parents when we’re born. This little pig was born without an identity.

“Faith” was born at a concentrated animal feeding operation facility. She was supposed to be turned into food. She was also a runt, so her end date was sooner.

Then, during this brutal winter, the power went out at the facility she was in. All 1,000 plus pigs in the facility died when there was nothing to keep them warm in freezing temperatures.

Faith was the only pig to survive. She lost her family and friends. Wildthunder Wildlife & Animal Rehabilitation & Sanctuary rescued her. She eventually made her way to Fabsits Farm in Harvard, Illinois. Many of the animals on this farm are rescues.

The piglet didn’t have a name, so her new family called her “Faith.”

Kate Fabsits says, “I dubbed her Faith the miracle pig because she’s kind of a miracle.”

Faith now has a home, a family, some friendly ducks to chase around, and a place to grow up.

She is a yorkshire pig and is around three months old. Her new owners say she is “growing like a weed.” She also recently discovered the sun and enjoys laying out on warm days.

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