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  • About
    • About Piglet International Inc.
    • Meet Piglet
    • Meet Piglet’s Pack
    • Meet Melissa and Warren
  • Piglet Mindset®
    Educational Program
    • Piglet Mindset Educational Program
    • Lesson Plans and Materials
    • Testimonials
    • Piglet and Georgie’s Kindness Club
    • Piglet Mindset for Adults
  • Piglet’s Rescue Fund
  • Books
    • The PIGLET Book
    • PIGLET COMES HOME
    • PIGLET COMES HOME Spanish Translation
    • About the Author
    • Personalized Signed Bookplate Fundraiser
    • Book Donation Program
  • Events
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  • Media & More
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Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy
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OUR MISSION

The mission of Piglet International Inc. is to inspire children and adults to be positive, resilient, compassionate, and kind.

We do this by:

  • Bringing Piglet Mindset® Educational Program into schools, libraries, churches, camps, and more
     
  • Advocating for animals, particularly those that are disabled, and donating to rescue organizations through Piglet's Rescue Fund
     
  • Sharing Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy with followers all over the world on our social media platforms
     
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Children wearing Piglet Mindset headbands sitting in a school gymnasium, watching Melissa with Piglet, Zoey, and Evie.

PIGLET MINDSET® Educational Program

Piglet Mindset® Educational Program is a collection of lesson plans and educational materials that feature Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy, and his seven rescued dog siblings to teach children to:

  • Face challenges with a positive attitude
     
  • Build on current skills with determination, resilience, and perseverance
     
  • Accept individuals for who they are
     
  • Show empathy and compassion towards others
     
  • Be kind and considerate to all people and animals
     

Piglet Mindset® lesson plans and materials are available free for download for use in the classroom, at home, with camps, and more.

We encourage educators to improvise and adapt Piglet Mindset® to fit their own teaching style and classroom atmosphere.
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ANIMAL ADVOCACY & PIGLET'S RESCUE FUND

Piglet was rescued from a hoarding situation in Georgia when he was a newborn puppy. While Piglet was fortunate to have found a devoted loving family, there are many dogs like him still looking for their forever homes. Through our social media pages, Piglet has become an ambassador for disabled rescued animals.

Our advocacy efforts and Piglet's Rescue Fund were set up to:

  • Educate about and advocate for rescued animals through our social media pages, Piglet Mindset® educational program, as well as webinars on a number of veterinary topics
     
  • Encourage spay and neuter of dogs and cats in light of the pet overpopulation problem
     
  • Motivate individuals to adopt rescued pets, especially those who are disabled
     
  • Provide funding to rescue organizations that focus on disabled dogs and other animals
     
  • Support for The Disabled Pets Project, a comprehensive resource for veterinarians, pet parents, and rescuers who care for disabled pets. The website is disabledpets.org
     
  • The fund is supported by direct donations as well as a portion of all Piglet merchandise sales.
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We are on a mission to bring PIGLET COMES HOME to children in underserved communities through Piglet’s Book Donation Program.

Help us continue to reach our goal of donating 1000 books each year by donating to Piglet’s Book Donation Program. You can also donate books to schools in your community. Let us know so we can send Piglet stickers to go along with the books.

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PIGLET AND GEORGIE'S KINDNESS CLUB

Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club has been created to encourage children to bring Kindness Campaigns to their communities. Examples of Kindness activities include running a food drive and delivering the food to local food pantries, or raising awareness for animal rescues by collecting dog and cat food and other supplies for their local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Some children might be interested in organizing book drives where they raise funds and support so they can purchase and donate books to head start programs, community day cares, school libraries, and individual children.

There are so many ways to bring kindness into the community.

We hope Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club will motivate everyone to remember to be kind!

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The Disabled Pets Project is a new comprehensive resource and support system for veterinarians, pet parents, and rescuers who care for disabled pets. The website is www.disabledpets.org.

PIGLET IN THE NEWS

Piglet on Good Morning America
NBC News
The Most Heartwarming Dog Story
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📚Piglet Mindset Educational Program
🐷Teaching kids to be positive, inclusive, & kind
📺 As seen on GMA, NBC & People
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Vote below! 🧬🐾We got a new puppy - supposedl Vote below! 🧬🐾We got a new puppy - supposedly a purebred Aussie, but I’ve got some serious doubts. So we sent out a DNA test!

Meet Betty, our fluffy little polar bear. What breeds do you think she is?

Drop your guesses in the comments! Part 2 will reveal her full breed mix AND her health screening results.

#dnatest #pinkpigletpuppy #rescuedog #deafpuppy #deafdogsrock
Having a large pack of dogs isn't always easy, but Having a large pack of dogs isn't always easy, but getting to experience the friendships and support our dogs have for each other makes it all worthwhile. 

Deanie is having a lot of trouble getting around now. Lucy is so sweet to him. She loves him so much. 

#friendship #dogpack #seniordog #rescuedog
Zoey wanted to be with her human sister but the si Zoey wanted to be with her human sister but the sister was working. So Zoey had a full conversation about it with her dad. He explained to her that Ellie was working and Zoey expressed her disappointment with the cutest grunts and whines ever! 
Enjoy!

#chihuahuamix #pinkpigletpuppy #zozomarie
If I was really looking for a puppy, would I have If I was really looking for a puppy, would I have picked Baby Betty? 

The answer- A BIG FAT NOPE!

Why? Bc she is not a natural good match for our family of tiny terriers and chihuahuas. She wants to herd them and she is HUGE compared to all of them. She plows into them with no regard for their size. She gnaws on them with her pointy sharp baby teeth, and she is a control freak. She thinks she's in charge of everything I do. 

What did I expect? This. If I had really dug down deep I would have said no. This puppy is a full time project. She is deaf and a herding breed. She needs certain things that Chihuahuas and terriers don't. 

But she is adorable, sweet, and a very good learner. There is just a lot to learn and her energy needs need to be taken very seriously. Being deaf seems like it wouldn't be harder than working with a deaf blind dog, but in fact, it is. She can't hear any verbal cues from her people or the dogs. And she can see everything so she gets into everything. 

Baby B is very funny. She is a character and she is adorable. I was not in love with her at first sight although I loved the idea of having another white herding dog after the loss of my Gina. 

The deaf part was a given. I doubt that even if I was really ready to add a dog and had done my usual exploring of available dogs, I would have gotten a dog without a disability. But I doubt I would have chosen this one. She is a huge handful and really not the best match for our pack. 

All that said, every day she surprises me with her willingness to learn and settle into her routine. With a ton of time and energy, I have no doubt that Baby B will ultimately be a dog I would choose to be mine. 

Lesson for others- don't be spontaneous about choosing a dog unless you are willing to commit to the dog you bring home, no matter what. 

#newpuppy #deafdog #rescuedog
Today was National Senior Pet Day. Here is our m Today was National Senior Pet Day. 

Here is our most senior dog Dean with a goodnight message. When you get old, know and accept your limits. If you're not up to your daily walk, sit it out. That's what Deanie did tonight. He rested so tomorrow he'll be recharged and he'll have more energy for the next walk. 

Many older dogs don't know their limits and will walk until they can't get up anymore. Many try to go further than they can. It's important to respect the aging process. "He wanted to go further" is not a good excuse for letting an old dog over-do it. 

Most important- Enjoy your senior pets during the most precious time of their lives.🩷🐾🩷🐾🩷
We had a party. My deafblind dog Piglet spent the We had a party. My deafblind dog Piglet spent the afternoon sleeping on the couch. It was a perfect bedtime scene for his goodnight video!

#goodnight #partyanimal
New Patio- No Problem. Contrary to what most peo New Patio- No Problem. 

Contrary to what most people think and expect, these two deafblind dogs take environmental changes in stride. 

Piglet and Baby Georgie LOVE a good challenge. You can see from this video that neither dog gives it a second thought. They used their senses of smell and touch to find their way to the gray mat at the bottom of the ramp. That's their marker to head up to the back door. 

Piglet eats this stuff up. It keeps him from getting bored.  His greatest pastime is using his nose to conquer new challenges. 

Georgie takes everything in stride. Whatever new obstacle shows up, he works right past it. 

And in the process, could they actually be any more adorable? Maybe- bc they get cuter every single day! 

Enjoy our Deafblind boys. And take a hint from them- adopting a disabled dog is awesome! 

#pinkpigletpuppy #georgieforfun #deafblinddog #rescuedog #challenge
Happy Birthday my Beautiful Gina. It's been three Happy Birthday my Beautiful Gina. 
It's been three months and I miss her more every day. 
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We've gotten lots of new Piglet friends recently- We've gotten lots of new Piglet friends recently- so- here's a little reintro of our beautiful dog pack. 

Deanie- 14 1/2 rescued on a county road in AR when he was 5 months old. Sweet, kind, loved by all. Severely arthritic with mobility challenges but his bloodwork is 100% normal. Thyroid cancer survivor- 2 1/2 years ago! 

Annie- 13 1/2 rescued from Kern County AC. Sweet, quiet, loves her big bro Deanie. Misses her good friends Susie and Gina. Also loves her human sisters a lot. One is visiting today and Anna will be delighted. 

Evie- 13 1/2 rescued from the same shelter as Annie. LOVES children and pretty much anyone who will pet her. A star at our school visits bc she makes sure each child gets a turn to pet her. Barks too much but otherwise, a perfect dog. Buddies with Zoey. 

Zoey, ZoZo Marie- 10 1/2 rescued from Craig's list in AR. Smart, bossy, adorable, lapdog to the core. Does not like other dogs she meets outside of her pack. Tiny and cute she is a favorite of our Piggy friends. Has a cataract in her right eye. Walls around on our kitchen table. Devoted to cookies. 

Piglet- 8 1/2 rescued from hoarders in GA. The star of every show and our family. This pink deaf blind dog is the most positive force, inspiring others to be resilient, and kind through his Piglet Mindset educational program. Loves his Favorite Dad and forever misses his BFF Susie. We talk to him with tap signals. He sees the world with his awesome pink nose. 

Lucy- 4 1/2 feral dog rescued after injury from counter with a car. Right back foot never healed so she wears a little brace for walks. Loves everyone, still shy, serious prey drive, good friend to Piglet and Baby Georgie. Adorable. 

Baby Georgie- 2 1/2 abandoned on a sidewalk, tiny deaf blind dog who takes our stuff to his bed to trade for a treat. Power walker. Sits on laps. Awesome dog in all ways. Folds when we hold him, loves Lucy. 

Betty White- 4 months, deaf Aussie,  MI farmer said he'd just sho0t her if the rescue wouldn't take her. Wild and happy, huge paws, loves everyone too much! Soft and sweet. Loves Baby Georgie, her soccer balls and her human bro and her dad and everyone she meets. 

#dogpack #rescue
Just an ordinary wacky late afternoon on the livin Just an ordinary wacky late afternoon on the living room carpet. 

Reminder- these two dogs, Piglet and Georgie are deaf blind and awesome. They live their lives like any other dog- with enthusiasm, love, and a great sense of humor. 

Have a great night.🩷

#pinkpigletpuppy #geoegieforfun #rescuedog #deafblinddog
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About Piglet International Inc.
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Meet Melissa and Warren
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Testimonials
Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club
Piglet Mindset for Adults
Piglet's Rescue Fund
The Disabled Pets Project
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The PIGLET Book
PIGLET COMES HOME
PIGLET COMES HOME Spanish Translation
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  • About
    • About Piglet International Inc.
    • Meet Piglet
    • Meet Piglet’s Pack
    • Meet Melissa and Warren
  • Piglet Mindset®
    Educational Program
    • Piglet Mindset Educational Program
    • Lesson Plans and Materials
    • Testimonials
    • Piglet and Georgie’s Kindness Club
    • Piglet Mindset for Adults
  • Piglet’s Rescue Fund
  • Books
    • The PIGLET Book
    • PIGLET COMES HOME
    • PIGLET COMES HOME Spanish Translation
    • About the Author
    • Personalized Signed Bookplate Fundraiser
    • Book Donation Program
  • Events
  • Merch
  • Media & More
    • Media
    • Awards
    • Informative Downloads
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Join Mailing List
  • The Disabled Pets Project
  • FOR TEACHERS
Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy