Ever considered having a pig for a pet? A pig sanctuary in the USA recently rescued over 500 pigs from what they call a ‘horrific hoarding situation’, and the pigs are now up for adoption. However, they need to be socialised first, and that’s where the cuddlers come in.
According to the Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary in North Carolina, it aims to provide a ‘safe haven for abandoned, abused, neglected, and elderly farm animals’.
The sanctuary posted an invitation to volunteers on its Facebook page, saying the pigs need scratches and even just talks to help socialise them and learn to trust humans:
These piggies are apparently quite trainable and easily integrated into a loving home. Cotton Sanctuary executive director Evan Costner told WTLX News that if people spend about an hour at a time with the pigs three times a week, they’re generally totally ready to be adopted within a month. ‘They’ll be rolling over for belly rubs. They’re much quicker to house train than a dog,’ he added.
So far, 400 of the original 550 rescues have already found a new home and the remaining 150 seek urgent cuddling.
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