Baby Pig adopted by Rottweiler - Cute Alert!

October 15, 2009 by Baby Chums
Filed under: News, Weird

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Abandoned by her natural mother a baby pig named, “Apple Sauce” has been adopted by a Rottweiler.

A runt of a litter of 13 other baby pigs, Apple faced starvation had it not been for the loving actions of Heidi Rhiann, 38, who hoped her Rottweiler Sasha might aid after having had it’s own litter of eight.

Heidi said: “It was a fantastic sight to see this little piglet snuggling up to a big Rottweiler and all her pups.

“It is lovely that Sasha’s maternal instincts have taken over to save Apple Sauce.”

Heidi, breeds pigs in the Welsh countryside location of Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales.

She said: “It was the last chance for the piglet. I wrapped Apple Sauce in a blanket the puppies had been on to try and transfer the scent and left her next to Sasha.

“About an hour later I went to see how they were getting along and Apple Sauce was suckling.

“Apple Sauce has a poorly trotter at the moment and Sasha knows this and is trying to lick it better. She instinctively knows Apple Sauce isn’t in perfect health.

“So far Sasha is the best mother you can imagine. She immediately fell in love with the piggy.

“It’ll be interesting to see how things progress but whatever happens Apple Sauce will be kept as a pet. This is one little piggy which won’t be going to market.”

It’s a Ham-azing friendship…