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Supported by Piglet International Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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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.

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Piglet Mindset® School Visits

Our program is entertaining and fun, but the primary goal of our Piglet Mindset School Visits is to emphasize and reinforce Piglet's message and lessons of positivity, resilience, compassion, and kindness.

Classroom and school visits begin with a short Powerpoint presentation. We follow with a live tap signal demo by Piglet and his deafblind brother Georgie. We do a short Q & A if there's time.

The format is flexible, adaptable, and can be customized to different size groups and number of presentations requested. We realistically can do 3 one hour presentations in one day.

Zoom, Facetime, or Google Meet Sessions are a virtual alternative to an in-person school or classroom visit. Virtual Visits with Piglet and his pack are adaptable to a wide range of applications throughout the school year. Virtual sessions are a great addition to an end of the school year Pink Party.

For more detailed info, please review the Piglet Mindset Detailed Info PDF for Educators HERE!

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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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He actually faked us out!!! But more than that, h He actually faked us out!!!

But more than that, here he is deeply loving his Favorite Dad. 

Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy loves the beach, but his true happy place is in his Favorite Dad's arms. 

Favorite dad says: 
I wish I could give myself this much peace.
Big News! Remember our beautiful Baby Betty from Big News! 
Remember our beautiful Baby Betty from last summer? 

After our Gina died in April 2025, 2 months later, I drove to Ohio to pick up this sweet deaf Aussie puppy. We named her Betty White. We were so happy to welcome her into our family. 

But as much as we all tried, Betty included, it was not meant to be. She was a ball of Aussie puppy energy that was incompatible with our tiny dogs. One of the videos in this post shows how happy I was to have her. 

After 9 weeks of spending every last hour and all of my energy trying to make it work, my good friend Trisha of @t_perfectimperfections offered to take Betty into her rescue. Trisha fell in love with Betty the minute she met her. She has tons of experience with deaf and blind double merle herding dogs. 

I knew Betty was in the best place possible and that Trisha would do what was best for my puppy. 

Long story which many have followed. Betty is a sweet gorgeous dog. But her energy and crazy side are no match for even the most active dog parents. She is also a wonderful sensible dog when out in public, visiting schools and attending rescue events. 

Today Trisha announced that Betty would be hers forever. She has plans for Betty to be an ambassador for her rescue @t_perfectimperfections and hopefully to become a registered therapy dog. 

I am over the top delighted. I wanted her to be mine, but if I can't have Betty, I am relieved and happy that she is home with Trisha and Mike and their many awesome dogs. 

I visited the rescue last week- there are a couple of videos here in the post. B was adorable and sweet as she jumped all over me. And then she gave her favorite new mom lots of kisses!

Please head over to @t_perfectimperfections to follow Betty and all the amazing dogs in the rescue. 

And if you are inclined, add Perfect Imperfections Reacue to your list for donations. Trisha does an outstanding job with the most disabled dogs that come into her rescue. 

And, if you're in the market for a new dog- she's got many awesome dogs who are looking for their forever homes! 

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I couldn't record the scene but it was pretty funn I couldn't record the scene but it was pretty funny when a very nice photographer was trying to get a picture of my deaf blind boys at the Lucky Pawlooza event today. 

Photographers make squeaky noises and wave their hands to get kids and dogs to look at them during photo shoots. It's an ingrained habit that works most of the time. 

Even when they know Piglet and Georgie can't hear or see them, they continue to use those methods. And they do not work! 

So how do we get Piglet and Georgie to pose for pics? How do we get pics of them "looking" to the camera?

First off- a lot of patience. I take lots of pictures and videos waiting for them to look. I have a tap signal that works really well with Piglet. Once he focuses, he goes right into pose mode. 

Here's how it works- when Piglet was young, when he looked at the camera I would immediately give him a treat. At first i didn't even realize how he interpreted the treat but my timing was so amazing i inadvertently taught him to look at the camera. 

I added a tap signal and he put it all@together bc he truly is that smart and amazing. 

Thanks to @luckydogrefuge for the beautiful event today.
I think we can all agree that deaf blind dog Pigle I think we can all agree that deaf blind dog Piglet LOVES his Favorite Dad!🩷
Beach day took on 3 different styles. 1. Baby Ge Beach day took on 3 different styles. 

1. Baby Georgie
2. Piglet
3. Annie and Zoey 

Which one is you?

*My favorite place to be with my dogs is the beach, especially when the sun is setting. Each dog has a different approach to the beach. 

Here are three examples.
It might be October but today our little garden of It might be October but today our little garden of disabled rescue dogs was blooming with colorful cuteness. 

Who's your favorite?
Would this be considered a fake out? My tiny deaf Would this be considered a fake out?

My tiny deaf blind dog was crying. When he cries it's usually bc he's cold and wants to go be with his dad for warmth. 

Here he was, crying like he meant it. And the next thing I know he's carrying on to get me to play!

I think he was actually trying to fake me out! 
Opinions?
It's really quite a challenge to manage anticipato It's really quite a challenge to manage anticipatory grief, regular grief, and being present to care for and enjoy the dogs we have!

I've always found that adopting new dogs moves my healing process along. But this time, after losing Dean and Evie in the spring, And Gina just one year before, with Zoey and Annie doing serious senior dog stuff, I'm not feeling those pangs of wanting to add new dogs to our family like I have in the past. In fact, for the first time, I can't even imagine opening up to a new dog right now. Of course- we still have 6 which is more than many have in a lifetime!

I've never felt like I couldn't handle more dogs to love, but right now, I need much more time to recover from our recent losses than previously. 

The point of this post is to is to acknowledge that each loss and situation isn't the same. Over time, our circumstances change. Our emotional resilience changes. And we need to honor wherever we find ourselves in the dog chapters of our lives. 

Do you have similar experiences with dog loss and adoptions over the years?
Did you catch the head tuck at the end? When deaf Did you catch the head tuck at the end?

When deaf blind baby Piglet met his dad, there was an immediate connection, stronger than most people get to experience with their bestest dog friends. 

Maybe it's bc Piglet can't see or hear. While you might expect him to be less connected, in fact, he is more aware, engaged, and intense bc of his disabilities. 

Getting to watch him love his Favorite Dad with such sweet devotion is probably my number 1 favorite thing about Piglet. 

You'd think I might be envious of my husband bc I do most of the dog care while he is their favorite couch partner. But I actually get great pleasure from seeing my little dogs enjoy being with their dad like they do. 

Have a good night everyone.
When Piglet arrived in CT he was welcomed by a bea When Piglet arrived in CT he was welcomed by a beautiful pack of 6 rescued dogs. It didn't take long for them to realize he needed extra support and kindness. And it didn't take long for Piglet to anchor himself deeply in his new "pack". 

His dog family essentially provided support and mentorship that has allowed Piglet and then Georgie and Ruby, three deaf blind dogs, to find their resilience, confidence, and joy. 

We can all apply the lessons of Piglet and his Pack to our own personal and work lives! Veterinarians, vet techs, and vet hospital staff too!
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    • Meet Melissa and Warren
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    • Piglet Mindset for Adults
  • Piglet Mindset®
    Educational Program
    • Piglet Mindset Educational Program
    • Lesson Plans and Materials
    • Testimonials
    • Piglet and Georgie’s Kindness Club
  • Piglet’s
    Rescue Fund
  • Books
    • The PIGLET Book
    • PIGLET COMES HOME
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    • About the Author
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