Last week, news emerged of a pig who after escaping during the journey to the slaughterhouse is now to be allowed to live out his natural life with his original ‘owners’. We take a look at the story in more depth and what it reveals about our conflicting attitudes towards non-humans.

Surge is pleased to announce the launch of the Surge Sanctuary, an 18-acre haven for rescued animals and the realisation of a two-year dream since the opening of Unity Diner in 2018.