A 91原创 pig is closer to having a permanent home after dozens of offers to adopt the porker have rolled in to the 91原创 Animal Protection Society in recent days.
Theodore was found running at large in 91原创 Township, and was picked up by LAPS.
Since his story went public last week, more than a few people have offered to adopt him.
鈥淲e鈥檝e had huge interest, lots of offers of homes,鈥� said Jayne Nelson, LAPS鈥檚 executive director.
Offers have come from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and as far afield as Alberta, PEI, and Ohio.
LAPS is now reviewing the many offers and looking for a suitable forever home for the pig, who is destined for a life as a pet, not as livestock.
Experts consulted by the shelter suggested that end for Theodore, who has already been neutered, which will make him more amicable around other animals, including any pigs he might live with.
Anyone taking him on will need to pay a hefty grocery bill.
鈥淗e eats a lot,鈥� said Nelson. 鈥淗e eats about 30 pounds of food a day.鈥�
Theodore particularly likes produce, bread, and oatmeal, and he seems to have a taste for roasted vegetables over raw ones.
The pig seems well suited for his future life as a pet.
鈥淗e鈥檚 really affectionate, he鈥檚 really quite social,鈥� said Nelson.
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This is not the first time LAPS has had to wrangle a large farm animal.
Because of the many farms around 91原创, the animal control officers have had to help round up everything from baby goats to llamas, horses to peacocks.
However, it鈥檚 rare for LAPS to have to find a new home for livestock, which is usually picked up by its owners quickly due to the value of the animals.
The Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Aldergrove is only set up for ordinary domestic animals like dogs and cats, so livestock have to be fostered with locals.
鈥淲e count on some great members of the community who are very generous,鈥� said Nelson.
