A couple of years ago, Steve and Derek had two cats, two cats, a turtle and a fish at home. The guys could not even think that their zoo would be replenished with a new guest, and even some kind - a pig named Esther. When Steve was offered to take a decorative pig, which will not be the size of more cat He recklessly agreed. But when the pig grew to the size of big dog, excited. And that was just the beginning of the story.
Today, the beauty Esther weighs about three hundred kilograms, feels like a real favorite, “leads” her website and social media account. Steve remembers being offered a pig by a school friend who assured him she had two mini-pigs that were getting hard to handle. The girl asked persistently, Steve agreed, and when Derek came home, he was quite surprised to meet a new pet. At that time, mini-pigs became a real trend: George Clooney and Paris Hilton got such little animals and constantly praised them.
Derek wasn't thrilled with Steve's idea. Even the persuasion to use the mini pig in circus acts did not work, even though Derek was practicing tricks at that time. Poor Esther looked completely unattractive: she had a skin charred in the sun, a flayed penny, and eyes full of sadness.
A bed was made for Esther in a box, and dogs soon came to meet her, and she felt herself on a par with them. Derek fell in love with Esther after a couple of weeks, they began to let her relax on the couch, she walked around the house with pleasure. The only thing that haunted the guys: she was constantly growing. When Esther was shown to the veterinarian a month later, he shocked her new owners: Esther turned out to be an ordinary pig, not a mini pig. As expected, the girl who slipped Steve a pig (in the truest sense of the word) did not pick up the phone again.
The veterinarian suggested that Esther would grow to 200 kg, but it turned out that she had much more potential. The guys even nicknamed her "Esther the Amazing Pig" because everyone who met her asked the same question: "How much longer will she grow?". By the time she weighed 300 kg, Steve and Derek were already head over heels in love with her. They were sure that this was the best pet they had ever seen.
They speak of Esther warmly, they say that she is well brought up, and she has good manners. For example, she herself opens the door to go out into the yard as needed. From food, she prefers fruits and vegetables, and her favorite delicacy is cupcakes. Contrary to stereotypes, the pig was also a real clean, so she has absolutely no smell.
Steve is sure that in her behavior Esther is very similar to people. It is very painful for both him and Derek to realize that this pig was born on a farm for slaughter, because now she has become their true friend. After Esther settled in their house, the guys stopped eating meat.
Now Esther has her own website, her own Facebook account, and even a whole community of her fans. A few years ago, the guys launched a crowdfunding project to raise funds for their own farm. Now they live outside the city, and 47 different animals live with them on the farm.
A pig is not yet the most unusual pet imaginable. Who would have thought that?
The owners of Esther before her appearance lived quite ordinary life in a small private house with a cat and two dogs. That all changed in late 2012 when they were asked to adopt a supposedly adult six-month-old mini pig. According to the myth, at that time the piglet had already reached its maximum size, but it continued to grow tirelessly.
A visit to the veterinarian revealed a cause for concern - the cut off tail of the pig served as evidence that it was not domestic at all, but pig-breeding. The owners were shocked, but decided to see what would happen next.
Owners long time denied her real size, but friends who came to visit claimed that Esther was becoming every day More. Over time, the sofa on which she slept became smaller and, of course, it was impossible not to notice the weight gain. After eight months, the pig already weighed almost 80 kilograms. The couple says that when the truth could no longer be denied, they simply tried to adapt and love Esther even more, because this mistake was not her fault.
The fake "mini-pig" feeds exclusively on vegetarian food, eating more than 10 kilograms of oats, barley, corn, fresh fruits and vegetables a week.
Impressive dimensions pet forced the owners to change their place of residence to a more suitable one. To make enough room for a pig, two dogs and two cats, oh did not move to the farm.
After moving in, Esther decided to constantly be close to her beloved owners and now sleeps near their bed on her personal mattress, where she regularly brings stolen blankets. During the day, she sits comfortably on the sofa in the living room.
When the couple realized how smart and friendly pigs can be, they gave up meat and became strict vegetarians, deciding to dedicate their lives to creating a shelter for animals in need. On a site specializing in financing creative projects, has already raised more than 440 thousand dollars to implement their idea.
The Giant Domestic Pig Learned Quickly good manners and found mutual language with all household members. She loves to play with other pets, who happily reciprocate her love. Esther likes to entertain herself with toys, wrestling, she often comes to cuddle and loves very much when her stomach is scratched.
According to the spouses, it resembles a huge and very smart dog who easily learned to open cabinets and doors. The owners are forced to hide all the food in the upper cabinets, because. Esther can easily eat something on her own.
Despite the great love for their pet, the owners strongly do not recommend having a giant pig in the house, since not everyone can afford to keep it. The animal requires a lot of attention and food, which makes this activity very tiring. However, in the house of Canadians, she became an integral part of the family, which forever settled in their hearts.
Esther lives an ordinary life, unaware of universal love towards her. Like all her brethren, she devotes her time to sleeping, grunting, eating, playing with friends and digging up plant roots in the garden, but for her owners she has become the main source of inspiration for doing great things.
Esther, known online as Esther The Wonder Pig, is the favorite pet of two Canadians, Derek and Steve. In 2012, they adopted a mini-pig, but even the fact that she grew up in big pig, does not detract from the love reigning in the house.
The story of Esther, Derek and Steve began in 2012 in Toronto, Canada.
The guys were visiting a friend who just got a mini-pig. But because of the birth of children, I decided to give the baby to my friends. They were so fascinated that they gladly took the baby to their house with a garden, where two dogs and two cats already lived.
The seller claimed that the pig will grow up to a maximum of 30 kg.
But the “mini” pig already weighed 77 kg at 8 months.
Now her weight is 227 kg, and the animal brought up in love still loves to wallow on the sofa and double bed.
Esther is very clean, she does not smell at all, and there is not even a hint in the house that a pig lives there.
Piggy is simply adored by dogs, they sleep together, play, share food and even recognize her as their leader.
Derek and Steve say that the pig is very smart, loves to fight, bathe and play like a dog, and even run through the forest like a wild horse.
And how skillfully she grimaces!
When Esther was younger, she enjoyed riding in the car. But now because large sizes the rides had to be abandoned.
The failed minipig completely turned Derek and Steve's world upside down. As they got to know Esther better, they realized how sweet, kind, and charming pigs are.
The guys completely abandoned meat and started Facebook and Instagram accounts for their colorful pet, which have already been subscribed to by 600,000 and 200,000 users.
Each photo is signed in the first person and tells about funny stories from the life of a pig.
When Esther was ill, not only the owners, but also all the fans of Esther The Wonder Pig were worried about her state of health and were waiting for her return from the hospital.
The story of Esther, Derek and Steve is another proof that love knows no boundaries, especially when you get to know someone better.
