We had 6 piglets to ship to New England from the Mid-Atlantic. We found a shipper, and arranged a time frame for pick-up. Then came the tornadoes in the midwest, which the shipper had to navigate before reaching us. Delays ensued in order to protect the equine cargo already on board, but communication was good. Then mechanical trouble with the shipping vehicle. Finally, the shipper arrived, on the heels of more rough, nearly tornadic weather. After capturing the piglets, to everyone's amusement, we sent them off to their new homes where they arrived the next day, well-rested and healthy. A hard run for the shipper who nevertheless maintained good communication and a sense of humor and provided excellent service in the face of adversity.