Runaway pig adopted

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 19:53

A runaway pig who confounded local communities for months has found a forever home with one animal lover, in news which may interest those who are considering pet insurance.

The Charleston Daily Mail reports that Gordy the swine - who had been running wild in villages and towns - was captured by an animal shelter where he was fed and watered.

It was expected that he would stay there for a while but, as she tells the newspaper, pet health care enthusiast Melissa Belcher knew the swine would be coming home with her as soon as she saw his story advertised on television.

Ms Belcher already has four pet dogs, four cats, two goats and another pig.

She said that Gordy - who will live with his new porcine pal Miss Piglet in her back garden - would be well looked after, although she intends to curb his hobby of munching on doughnuts.

"He might get one every few weeks as a treat, but not very often," Ms Belcher added.

One famous pig owner is George Clooney, whose pot-bellied pig Max died a few years ago.

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Posted by Chris