| How Do You Picture the Life of a Happy Pig? Pigs are considered among the most intelligent of mammals. They’re self-aware and even smarter than dogs. But more importantly, just like us, they feel pain, fear, and grief. PETA Germany blew the whistle on seven farms that were taking part in the Initiative for Animal Welfare because of documented violations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare for Farmed Animals Act (Tierschutznutztierhaltungsverordnung). You Can Help! | 