When Derek Walter and Steve Jenkins from Toronto, Canada, adopted a miniature pig two years ago, things didn’t exactly go as expected. They were prepared for the tiny porker to plump up to a possible 70 pounds, but she had surpassed that 8 months into pig parenthood by hundreds of pounds.
These pig parents were shocked, but were also dedicated to keeping the cutie, named Esther. She quickly became a beloved member of the family.
When they first adopted her, Esther weighted a petite 3 pounds.
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She grew a bit too big for their home…
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She now weighs in at 625 pounds.
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She still fits right in with the rest of the family!
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He’s probably explaining to her how cute she looks.
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With the help of an Indiegogo campaign, they received $440,000 in donations to move with Esther to a farm.
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The farm is a sanctuary for others like Esther who were abandoned and in need of a good home.
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She also inspired them to change their eating habits and become vegans.
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Who would want to give up this gorgeous girl??
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Pig smooches!
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What a goofball.
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Looks like someone is hungry.
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She’s so well behaved.
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Sweet swine dreams.
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(via LifeBuzz.)
I may never eat bacon again after this. You can follow all of Esther’s farm adventures on Facebook and on her parents’ website.
