Hershey was found lost and wandering in a stranger’s backyard in New Egypt, New Jersey. The homeowners were surprised to find the petite pig exploring their property and quickly secured their gate to keep her safe. They contacted Animal Control for assistance, and Animal Protection Officer Maria responded to the scene.

Catching Hershey wasn’t an easy task. “She was very sweet,” Maria shared, “but she didn’t want to make things simple. You couldn’t just stand in front of her; you had to sit down to gain her trust.” Despite being food-motivated, Hershey outsmarted every attempt to coax her into a carrier. It took a coordinated effort from Maria and several others to gently round her up using a net and safely secure her.

After tireless efforts to locate her owner, no one ever came forward for Hershey. Thankfully, she has since found her forever home at Popcorn Park, where she is thriving. Her name, inspired by her rich chocolate-brown coat, perfectly matches her sweet personality.