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Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood the largest pot-belly pig sanctuary in the country. by Laura Holanszky

Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood on of the largest pot-bellied pig sanctuaries in the country. The rescue pigs come from different backgrounds and conditions, and include special needs pigs, injured pigs and frat boys.

Producer: Laura Holanszky
Videographer: Nate Huffman
Editor: Nate Huffman

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