Booted: Cinders, who used to be scared of the mud, in her new wellies.
And, below, the young porker trots around the farmyard
Posted on 06/10/2008 7:34:10 AM PDT by yankeedame
By Julian Gavaghan
Last updated at 11:32 AM on 10th June 2008
When pig farmers Debbie and Andrew Keeble discovered a newborn member of their herd was afraid of mud, they were left scratching their heads over what to do.
But, after thinking on the hoof, they soon realised a pair of wellies worn by a Paddington Bear toy fitted the young porker's tiny trotters like a glove.
And after buying a second bear to provide enough boots for all her feet, Cinders - named after the fairytale character Cinderella who snugly fit glass slippers - had her problem solved.
Booted: Cinders, who used to be scared of the mud, in her new wellies.
And, below, the young porker trots around the farmyard
Now, more like the fabled Puss in Boots, the young porker is as happy as, well, a pig in mud, and can trot around the farmyard without fear.
Mr and Mrs Keeble, of Bedale, North Yorkshire, now only have to worry about where they'll find the next pair of boots for their sensitve piglet.
Relieved: Farmers Andrew and Debbie Keeble
Some Pig.
u so funny. lol
Hillary Clinton gets back to the country life in NY after her campaign fizzled.
LOL!
Mr. Keeble is handsome!
We had a boar (male) pig one time who was allergic to mud. He broke out in a red rash whenever he rolled around in it. Daddy had to build him a little wood-floored pen to keep him out of the mud. After that, no more rash. He was a real sweetie. We had him for quite a few years until we went out of the hog business and had to slaughter him.
I must agree :-) Nice teeth too for a Brit.
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