Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

Such an amazing place for all of these lovely animals to call home!

Our family enjoy coming to Rooterville and visiting all the animals. Very nice place.

We have visited Rooterville and enjoyed interacting with the animals. All are well cared for and happy. We donated comforters that are needed when northeasterly winds blow cold during winter months as well as Fig Newtons which are the pigs favorite (and hide their medications nicely). All the workers are dedicated and compassionate. They are very thankful for any help you can give them.

Rooterville is an amazing place, truly life changing

I have been volunteering at Rooterville the last few months and absolutely love and look forward to each visit. This sanctuary is like a well oiled machine. Everything is very organized and the animals receive excellent care. Elaine West is wonderful and never seems to run out of energy caring for all the animals. All the employees are great and very helpful if you have questions. I’ve always loved pigs,

The kindergarten classes at St. Patrick school have had an amazing opportunity to learn about the concepts of an animal sanctuary and reinforce respecting life in all its myriad forms. As the children tour this amazing facility they see the clean and spacious environment, the well fed and happy animals and the care, attention and dignity that is afforded to every animal. There is no fighting for food or attention. Their needs are met. I have never seen such contented animals.

Ultimately, a have to visit place in Florida. Inspires me to want to own a farm one day. Will defiantly meet your expectation, at any age.

Rooterville is a true sanctuary with beautiful gardens, tons of shade trees, and lots of happy animals. The staff has always been very helpful, kind, and considerate. They genuinely care about their animals, their visitors, and the mission of Rooterville. It is such a peaceful, serene place to spend time and learn. Not only is it is my favorite place to visit and volunteer, it is also a privilege to do so.

This is by far the BEST farm animal sanctuary I have ever been to - we are able to interact with the animals on a more intimate level than if they were behind cages. I get in lots of piggy belly rubs and pass out treats to all of the resident critters, which makes them uber happy. We even joined as members and give a monthly donation we were so impressed with Rooterville and the care they provide. If I could give more stars, I would.

Where to begin... Rooterville not only rescues and rehabilitates a variety of animals, the fabulous owners teach both children and adults about compassionate living and eating (free of cost) at the farm. I have volunteered at the farm a few times, and look forward to taking my daughter there when she is old enough to be of service to the amazing and unforgettable animals who call Rooterville HOME.

I went to Rooterville for the first time for their July Jamboree. Everyone was very nice and all of the animals were very well cared for. The animals were very friendly and there was very minimal smell. It was an incredible experience and I would highly recommend to anyone!

Rooterville is one of the best sanctuaries, hands down. They provide their animals with the utmost TLC!! They “back up” their animal advocacy via continued public education/promotion of a vegan lifestyle.

I have visited Rooterville multiple times for tours, yoga, and to drop off pumpkins after Halloween for the pigs to enjoy. Each time, I am impressed with the amount of care the animals receive and the dedication of the staff and volunteers. The pigs and other animals are treated so well, and I am happy to be a monthly donor and to spend as much time as possible with the animals at the sanctuary!

Absolutely love following Rooterville online! Thank you for helping animals and sharing your story as well as your knowledge.

We went for a visit two months ago, and what a fantastic experience! We were accompanied by one of the volunteers there. Not only did he introduce to us all the animals, but also shared with us the stories behind Rooterville. We were able to get belly-rub all the piggies and fed the giant Tinsel. We really appreciate the idea of letting the piggies go free in the sanctuary, as that should, in our opinion, be the natural way for any animals' lives. Of course, for giants like Tinsel, boundaries are needed, yet sanctuaries should make it as comfortable as possible for these unfortunate but beautiful souls, brought to this sorry world by human's unchecked gluttony. For that, we feel that Rooterville is one of the best sanctuaries we have ever known.

Probably one of the more impressive sanctuaries available! This is not an anonymous throw-away for misfits, every pig here is loved and known by name. Super clean and well run, the only place I'd ever want my guys to go if something awful happened to me!

I am So Greatful for Rooterville. I was so afraid for the future of our 2 rather Large farm pigs. We took them in to save them from becoming BBQ,, but when our house burned down & my husband died,, i found myself having to rehome them. Plenty of people were willing to take them, but only for food. Having already lost so much,, i couldn't bare to face what was going to happen to the girls. Rooterville came to the rescue giving Ruby & Ballerina a forever SAFE home. THANKYOU ROOTERVILLE ♥

My husband and I were thoroughly impressed with Rooterville! Our tour guide was super sweet and clearly loved each and every creature living there. She knew all of their names and they clearly loved her back, laying down for a belly rub as soon as she came near! We were especially impressed at how well run and well kept everything was, this sanctuary is over 30 acres big and they have 300+ pigs plus goats, cows, ducks, chickens, dogs, everything! They are a very organized organization too and everyone that works there loves what they do. What a wonderful experience, we will be back again!

I went to Rooterville for the first time for their July Jamboree. It was an incredible experience. The animals are so well cared for and the staff/volunteers are so friendly and helpful. We got to give pigs belly rubs and feed them snacks. It was an unforgettable experience

Love Rooterville! It is a great animal sanctuary. Animals are well taken care of and it is so great to visit!! Elaine West is a great host.

Rooterville is a well taken care of sanctuary where the animals receive the care they need. Elaine West shows her face as the face of Rooterville but without Doni, the sanctuary manager nothing would be possible. Doni is an amazing woman that always stays when everyone else quits because of the toxic work environment founder Elaine West exudes. If there is anyone out there that would like to take Elaine's position, that would be amazing, and welcomed!!!!!

I visited Rooterville a few weeks ago. Rooterville is a Disney World of rescue for pigs. Elaine has a huge heart for the pigs and other animals. The whole place is very well maintained and as I noticed very soon, all of the pigs were healthy and happy.

We visited there with our children and our friend's family. The kids loved getting to pet and feed the pigs and explore the sanctuary. The volunteer hosting us was very friendly and knowledgeable. The playset and shaded area was great and we loved seeing all the well taken care of animals there. Pretty butterfly garden too!

We try to support several animal rescue organizations and do our best to see that the money is well managed and that the animals are really the priority. Love us some Rooterville!!

Most amazing place for animals! Most amazing people that care for animals and humans a like.... They transform lives!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! They take amazing care of their animals. I have done tours and volunteered here, i cant wait to come back! I am so thankful there are people and places like this to help the helpless!

I'm so grateful a place like Rooterville exists! This isn't a petting zoo, it is a sanctuary where animals go to live naturally. Animals that may have been abused and neglected and may have died if not for Rooterville. Rooterville rocks! Check out one of their volunteer days :-)

I visited the farm on one of their volunteer days and was thoroughly impressed. I was surrounded by hardworking, dedicated people who love helping animals. The animals themselves were so happy and carefree in their environment. I would recommend visiting the farm to everyone because it is a wonderful place to visit.

To dirty. Like 300 pigs. Barely anything else. Total waste of our day. Don't understand why their are all these happy reviews?

Rooterville is heaven on earth for sweet animals that would have otherwise had a horrible life!!! Everyone that works there really cares about the animals and welcomes all visitors! What a wonderful place!!!

I have been to Rooterville several times! It is clean and awesome place! The owner and staff are very welcoming! There is a lot of valuable information about animals on the property. Most of all it is a place where animals are loved ! I have volunteered there and loved the experience! It is indeed a sanctuary for all! I can't wait to go back !

This sanctuary opened my eyes to how animals should be treated. I have since changed my diet and lifestyle and have never felt better. I owe a lot to Rooterville! It is truly an amazing place for animals as well as people.

A literal piggie paradise on earth.....beautiful grounds /large property set up for every pig need and care there could possibly be.....full of piggie wading pools and shelters and pavillions and piggie toys and Great Pyreness loving guardian doggies and many piggies to socialize and for them to make best friends with each other......24/7 expert staff and an experienced pig Veterinarian always within reach......Simply the best :)

Compassionate and most helpful to piggies in need. Feel secure in knowing none of their rescue animals will ever end up on a plate or abused!

Rooterville is indeed, a sanctuary....not only for the many piggies (and cows, chickens, turkeys, goats, ponies, cats and dogs) who live there but for anyone who cares about animals and wants to experience all their amazing personalities in a pristine environment!
Dale & Elaine West are incredible guardians of this peaceful place and give their whole heart and soul (and some blood, sweat and tears) to the cause 24/7. These animals have been rescued from hell and are now enjoying the lives that our Creator always intended them to have, thanks to the Wests.
Do yourself the greatest favor and go visit Rooterville and perhaps donate some of your time and money to support this piggy paradise. It's far better than any therapy one can imagine...and THE place to give away many piggy belly-rubs!

Rooterville is an amazing place for the rescued animals to live and be safe! It's like Disney World for pigs :)

I have been following Rooterville for about a year... They are Amazing Huge Hearted people, who are very Passionate about their Love for animals. Just for example their recent rescue, Precious "Lucy" the Sweet little piggy with pox. Amazing treatment and recovery. I have a situation where I have recently injured my back and through treatment have learned that I also have Degenerative Disc Disease. I contacted Rooterville and explained my situation and the fact that I have several pets that myself and my family own and care for, two of which are female potbelly pigs. Without a hesitation I was told to bring them to their rescue. I will be bringing them as soon as I can provide safe transport. These 2 piggies are part of our family and I am heartbroken that I have to do this, however I have a 10 year old and several other animals and my husband works out of state as well as our families are all in New England. So not having help right now has become extremely difficult on me. I am very comfortable with my decision to place my Beloved Piggies in the care of Rooterville and will plan to Donate as well as visit/volunteer when I can. Again Rooterville is Amazing xoxo

This place serves a giant need in our area, being rural and a university town ther are many pigs that end up needing homes. College kids go out and purchase "tea cup" pigs only to find out they are normal pigs and then drop them off here or at
the shelter and not just one but lots! The couple who run Rooterville live their beliefs as not only Christians but as vegans. I have been here personally and am in awe of their tireless work to provide a loving, interesting, stimulating home! These are devoted people

We are from Citra Florida and web found little Lucy on a blustery day. We saw this little red pigglet running across the yard.And not able to take care of her we started to search for someone to take care of her.Thank goodness for the internet and ROOTERVILLE A Sanctuary INC. Elaine And Dale love and understand Gods creatures

Rooterville went above and beyond in helping me find a forever home for a rescued little potbelly. I cant thank Elaine and Rooterville enough and am so happy to know that little Charles is safe and loved! The sanctuary is beautiful, clean and safe and all the animals that find their way there look healthy and happy. It really is a wonderful place!!!!

The whole crew at Rooterville is just amazing. I don't know what I'd do without them!

I am a pig rescue in Las Vegas and have followed Rooterville for years. They do such wonderful work for the piggies and happily endorse them! Elaine and Dale are angels for the animals!

We have donated, volunteered and spent time at Rooterville. The owners, Dale and Elaine West, are superb. The animals are well fed, cared for, socialized and paid attention to. The facilities are always clean and well kept, and my family and I learn something new every time we visit.

We came upon Rooterville by chance. We adopted a baby pot belly pig who we loved and cherished from a farm near our home in Clermont. We named her Penelope. Unfortunately, Penelope wanted to be the queen of our herd and would challenge our daughter. After nearly a year of trying to work it out and get past this challenge, we had very little success. We found ourselves having to make a very tough decision - finding a new home for our little piggy we loved so much. We tried finding a home locally, but after hearing horror stories of pigs being adopted then slaughtered in numerous horrifying ways, decided against it. That's when we found Rooterville. Elaine tried to help us get past the dominance issues we were having with our pig and taught us new methods of trying to tame her. That didn't work. After numerous conversations and lots of unsuccessful added efforts by our family, Elaine agreed to take in Penelope.

Penelope has grown and flourished at Rooterville. She is no longer aggressive towards others and seems to have found her place there. Dale and Elaine continue to take care of the animals and help those in any way they can. They feed their animals fresh foods and make sure they are satisfied nutritionally and mentally. Dale and Elaine are educators and care takers. Rooterville is one of the cleanest facilities I have seen that deals with animals....as I am sure keeping up after animals - whether it be a cat, dog, pig, or any type of animal sanctuary - can be an all day event.

They do it though. The place looks great, there's always something to learn, and most importantly, the animals they take in are cared for, nourished, loved and happy.

Rooterville saved my pig's life....we would have never put her down or given her to someone who we would suspect of doing Penelope harm. But we know Penelope is loved, and safe and in a place where it's much easier for her to just be a pig.

We'll definitely be up again soon.

Roooterville is such a loving environment for the precious pigs and farm animals. They are well cared for and have the perfect place to live out the remainder of their lives. I would certainly recommend a visit. You fall in love with all God's beautiful creatures.

I work at a Horse Rescue facility in Florida. We do a good job with horses but our solo pig (rescued from euthanasia by a good hearted animal services employee) was not getting what he needed to live a good life. Francis grew from a baby to maturity VERY FAST and we knew he needed to be in the right place to thrive. No one was willing to take on Francis as a pet locally ( we were very worried about the motives of some people who did make inquiries :( After a thorough search we found ROOTERVILLE and although resources were tight and there are sooo many pigs that need a home: Elaine/Dale agreed to give Francis his forever home. A fellow board member and myself traveled to visit Francis in his new residence. We could not believe the paradise where he now lives. The folks at Rooterville work hard to create and sustain a welcoming facility where the animals COME FIRST. They do an incredible job with education and outreach. I always try to remember them with a check when I can. They really do fabulous work and deserve to be recognized as an extremely well run sanctuary.

Such a wonderful and loving environment for creatures in need of a forever home.

I've volunteered at Rooterville for years and the work that they do is special. They have saved hundreds of animals' lives (mostly pigs - pot bellies, farm and even some piney rooters). The Sanctuary also has a couple of cows, horses, chickens, dogs and cats. The sanctuary is run in a compassionate way and they are always in need of volunteers. It is a beautiful place for the farm animals to live out their lives. I highly recommend Rooterville as a great nonprofit.

I am a fellow pig rescuer. This is a demanding, unrelenting and sometimes dangerous job. Rooterville takes all aspects of this very seriously, from professionalism to maintaining a high standard of care for all the animals. This organization also places a high priority on education which in turn helps many animals. Please support the great work they do.

The welcoming atmosphere, the thriving animals, and the beautiful barn and property will give anyone a sense of peace. Worth any effort to visit and learn from Dale and Elaine.

After my daughter got a pig for a pet there was little information on the internet that could be trusted as true since the pig she got was misrepresented as being, at the most, 20 pounds at full growth. I'm guessing at about 175 pounds past that 20 pounds we became suspicious of any information we found on the internet. Rooterville was one of the FB pages we came across that gave sound and great advise on what we needed to know from feeding piggy, her name is Emily, to why she does what she does. The one thing I learned is Emily goes to bed at dusk and doesn't get up until dawn. Really helped knowing that she really wasn't sick. I look forward to the post this page puts out because I learn a lot from them. I would like to see them win this award as they are very valuable to my daughter and myself. Thanks Rooterville, you've made owning this piggy fun and a learning experience. she's been a blast to have around.

Not only a wonderful sanctuary, Rooterville also provides important education for children and the public at large.

In February of 2007 I lost my sister to cancer and because of that I took ownership of all her animals one of which was a potbellied pig, and mean as they come. After a period of a few months which the pig needed to acclimate himself to his new home he became a beloved pet of mine. Unfortunately he died a few years later at a ripe old age. I came upon Dale and Elaine West owners of Rooterville in search of another pig that needed a home and what I came to see was both beautiful and pathetic at the same time. The farm was corner to corner pigs and dogs and chickens and it was like they all had died and gone to heaven and probably for most of them that is exactly what happened! Every animal I saw was happy and healthy and living the dream....and the ones that made it possible were two people that had given their all to make it possible. Thing is that for the majority of the mostly pigs there it was their last chance and Dale and Elaine could not deny them the life they deserved. Now however they are in dire straits and the last option for all these animals is now in jeopardy! THey both have given every bit of energy and money they have and it is a sacrifice that few of us would be willing to make. Please, whomever reads this story,do what you can to help this organization to get back on its feet so they can continue to care for these animals that others chose to ignore. For the hundred or so pot bellied pigs as well as countless other thrown away animals they are there last resort!

In the many years I've been involved in animal rescue I've never met anyone as passionate about what they do as Dale and Elaine West at Rooterville. Each time I've visited the rescue I've been amazed at how clean and orderly the entire farm is. Their organizational skills, attention to detail and their overall dedication to the welfare of each animal in their care sets a model image for all of us. They are the definition of compassion.