Pig found running free in Plymouth woods
POOR Babe – cast out into the cold over Christmas without even a blanket to keep him warm.
Thankfully, a sharp-eyed member of the public spotted the young Kunekune pig snuffling about in Cann Woods.
The quick-thinking rescuer grabbed the stricken animal and handed him to Woodside Animal Sanctuary in Elfordleigh where he is currently the centre of attention.
Charity founder Carole Bowles said it was very fortunate the pig, named Babe by staff, was rescued.
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"If he hadn't been brought in he would've died during the night," she said.
"We think he's about 10 weeks or more. He seems to be coping all right.
"Our guess is he was abandoned, the poor thing.
"I blame the breeders – they breed them and sell them to people who can't cope with the pigs.
"He's been running around, getting a lot of exercise, but we haven't really got room to keep him.
"We can't really put him with the other animals. If a dog was to get him, that'd be it."
The Kunekune pig, pronounced Cooney Cooney, was originally kept by Maoris in New Zealand, although it is not thought they were indigenous to the islands.
The name means fat and round in Maori and the pigs only arrived in Britain in 1992.
After his dramatic rescue on December 23, it is hoped a kind-hearted animal-lover will step in to offer Babe a new home.
"The sooner we rehome him the better, providing the people know what they're taking on," Carole added.
"Ideally, we would want Babe to go to someone who has already got pigs like this.
"Babe has been the fifth pig we've taken in this year.
"We've had three Kunekune pigs and even a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
"We will probably keep them because we do worry where they can go."
Comments
by sillysite
Friday, December 28 2012, 8:53PM
“SHE IS GORGEOUS IM SO GLAD SHE WAS FOUND BY AN animal lover. another victim of some idiot wanting a fun pet then getting fed up with it. makes me sick. a pet is for life to care for or dont bother having one. show animals respect they all deserve it. its people who abuse them that are scum.”
by MissAnthrope
Friday, December 28 2012, 5:13PM
“There is nothing nicer than pigs in blankets.”
by olddogbreath
Friday, December 28 2012, 3:16PM
“Are these stories all linked in some way. Pig found in woods and someone moved out of their home for selling drugs. Like the pig, they may get cured!”
by shamomf01
Friday, December 28 2012, 2:09PM
“you find plenty of them dancing in clubs in town, suckling piglet ummmmmmmmmm...........”
by Snapdragons
Friday, December 28 2012, 11:39AM
“How long does it take to feed up a piglet to it's bacon-ability?
I'm sure I could give it a kind and loving home for 6 months or sow.”
by newjanner
Friday, December 28 2012, 11:23AM
“Come on Arthur lets campaign against the pedestrians who spend a day in your woods and leave their pig behind”
by swshaun
Friday, December 28 2012, 11:14AM
“Cann Woods you say? I blame the Mountain Bikers.....”
by TheMercenary
Friday, December 28 2012, 10:45AM
“Maybe he's just escaped and the owner hasn't missed him yet. Or the owner has died and he's escaped. Or he was just looking for truffles. There could be any number of reasons for him being found where he was. Looks pretty tasty though.”
by newjanner
Friday, December 28 2012, 9:21AM
“muppetalert, if the pig was only 10 weeks it would be tiny and indoors so may not have been seen by neighbours. I agree with your sentiment though”
by Whatashock
Friday, December 28 2012, 9:03AM
“Organic bacon anyone?”