Man thought he was adopting ‘micro-pig’ but now has 600 pound pig in his house l GMA

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  • @SyenPie
    @SyenPie Рік тому +577

    2:29 showing dog and pig side-by-side, "The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world" fantastic quote

    • @matthewmadsen3917
      @matthewmadsen3917 11 місяців тому +16

      And super wrong. No a pig's life does not matter nearly as much as a human's life

    • @dominic6055
      @dominic6055 11 місяців тому +39

      @@matthewmadsen3917 does the life of a human criminal matter more than an innocent pig?

    • @ianward46
      @ianward46 10 місяців тому

      @@dominic6055yes

    • @LD-vn3zu
      @LD-vn3zu 10 місяців тому +3

      What do the dogs eat?

    • @xkidmidnightx
      @xkidmidnightx 10 місяців тому

      The most white woman quote possible. Some animals are prey, some are predators. Everything will eventually be eaten by bacteria and returned to the earth. Both you and this guy would change your minds about the value of life if you were starving in the woods and had to kill to eat.

  • @Mugiwara2k
    @Mugiwara2k 2 роки тому +3163

    Absolutely adorable story. Glad that there are still good hearted people like this in the world.

    • @User12345fan
      @User12345fan 2 роки тому +26

      What’s good hearted about this? She just wants food, not affection.

    • @airraverstaz
      @airraverstaz 2 роки тому

      There are PLENTY of good people in the world, stop watching mainstream news.

    • @Mugiwara2k
      @Mugiwara2k 2 роки тому +12

      @@airraverstaz What does mainstream news have to do with anything? Of course there are still good people out there, but there's just as many bad ones too.. not watching news about them isn't making them go away, it's just ignoring them, which is part of the problem.

    • @johnle6364
      @johnle6364 2 роки тому +5

      unlike you. do better mugiwara2k

    • @Mugiwara2k
      @Mugiwara2k 2 роки тому +11

      @@johnle6364 You know, that might actually meant something if it came from someone other than a random person on the internet 🤔

  • @milagrosgranados1316
    @milagrosgranados1316 10 місяців тому +32

    This is the sweetest thing ever. This made me cry. I love her personality. Thank you for giving her a happy home and making her smile. It brings me joy to see her happy. 💕

  • @dkbsoulman
    @dkbsoulman Рік тому +1355

    Esther really won the lottery when this guy adopted her. Heartwarming story.

  • @jaeesmichelle
    @jaeesmichelle 2 роки тому +1127

    I was shocked when I read that pigs actually grieve and are highly intelligent.. they recognize their family members and feel all the emotions.

    • @allister.trudel
      @allister.trudel 2 роки тому +98

      yeah I was a bit disappointed he didn't talk about how smart she was, when they were still living in the appartment so she was like under a year old she would outsmart the dogs in playing with toys that give out treats and empty them in seconds. Pigs are incredibly smart and sensitive animals. (No shade to dogs, they're amazing in their own right, it's just to illustrate how nonsensical the way we treat pigs as lesser)

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 2 роки тому +10

      yup they are. I took care of one once. very smart

    • @maniac50ae14
      @maniac50ae14 2 роки тому

      Not only that, but they prefer vegetation rather than the stereotype that theyll eat their own fecal matter. That's something that happens when they aren't fed properly and allowed to seek out what they really want

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 2 роки тому +56

      @@Ausf Treating pigs as food is the same as treating them as lesser beings than dogs.

    • @robertgreen9980
      @robertgreen9980 2 роки тому +12

      How did he think it was a micro pig when he says it was a commercial pig.
      Commercial pigs aren't micro. They food, eat them!

  • @davebradley4498
    @davebradley4498 9 місяців тому +12

    I like the way you think. I feel the same. Thank you for caring about animals as much as you do

  • @nowshipping
    @nowshipping 2 роки тому +1567

    Started out adorable and silly but then quickly went to quite profound and deep. Well done.

    • @LOVEBABY138
      @LOVEBABY138 2 роки тому +7

      And could end in murder

    • @sovietninja6865
      @sovietninja6865 2 роки тому +6

      Tasty bacon

    • @NAlvarez
      @NAlvarez Рік тому

      @@LOVEBABY138 😭😭😭

    • @JackyMan22
      @JackyMan22 Рік тому

      Man: I love pigs.
      Man's Woman: YOU PIG. YOU JERK.
      Man: I was talking about the pig, dear.
      Man's Woman: Then why don't you marry it, BRIAN!? >:(

    • @raypurchase801
      @raypurchase801 Рік тому +2

      I've always wanted a full-size pig as a pet. I taught my big dogs to wear sun glasses and they got some great looks whenever I drove my car with their heads sticking out of the windows. I'd love to do that with a pig. The key to getting the shades to stay in place on dogs is to have two shoe laces, one under their chin and the other behind their head. The shades fall off but remain hanging in place.

  • @drivingfailsofsacramento
    @drivingfailsofsacramento 2 роки тому +1400

    She definitely went to the right home. No such thing as micro pigs, just baby pigs. A lot of people would've gotten rid of what they thought was going to be a small pig that turns out that big.

    • @thezerker2528
      @thezerker2528 2 роки тому +90

      I have a mini pig 2yrs old, small dog sized. there real but rare

    • @saralyn4370
      @saralyn4370 2 роки тому +53

      Hi ~
      Of course, ALL piglets (baby pigs) are SMALL. Different breeds have a range of adult weight.
      The smallest breed of domestic Pig is the Juliana which will grow up to be at maximum 75 - 80 pounds.
      Pot-bellied pigs weigh 70 - 150 pounds but can be as heavy as 200 pounds.
      So, adult weight depends entirely on breed but no domestic breed of Pig could be called "micro" or "tea cup" based on adult weight.
      🐖 🌺 🐷 🌺 🐖

    • @saralyn4370
      @saralyn4370 2 роки тому +74

      I will add for anyone thinking of getting a pet Pig --- they need to be spayed / neutered at a young age because they become very AGGRESSIVE due to hormones driving them to reproduce.
      I recently adopted a 2 year old Pig (Juliana breed - smallest pet Pig). After a month of being bitten & attacked when I have been nothing but kind to the Pig, I have 2 choices - get her spayed or euthanized (kill her).
      Today, I am waiting for a call from my Vet. The concern is that at almost 3 years old, the Pig is too large to safely spay & anesthesia is an issue.
      The breeder or the first owner of the Pig should have had her spayed at about 3 months old when it would have been much easier & less expensive.
      Do Pigs make great pets? Yes, they do. I have a friend who has had Pigs for over 10 years. Pigs are WONDERFUL pets! But to be such a pet, they have to be "fixed" (spay / neuter) as soon as your Vet recommends.
      Your Pig will Thank You! 🐷

    • @HoloScope
      @HoloScope 2 роки тому +17

      @@saralyn4370 Do not euthanize them! They shouldn't have to pay the ultimate price for your ignorance!

    • @realtalk37851
      @realtalk37851 2 роки тому +78

      @@HoloScope ok why don't you take him then

  • @russelconor8704
    @russelconor8704 Рік тому +199

    wow, pig has a better life than many humans!! 😂unconditional love, daily caresses, swimming pool, great food, fine bed, and not a worry in the world!! 😅❤great story!

    • @careforanimals-t6d
      @careforanimals-t6d 6 місяців тому +3

      Unfortunately if you look in factory farms, that's not the case.

    • @somebodyelse9130
      @somebodyelse9130 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@careforanimals-t6d Yeah, I think they meant this particular pig

    • @bobshanery5152
      @bobshanery5152 22 дні тому

      @@careforanimals-t6d
      Blame our corrupt governments for rewarding the bad farm practices and punishing the good.
      Look at milk for a good example. Why do we have to "filter"/burn away all its benefits? Because our government decided its better to force all farmers to "filter" instead of actually going after farms that abuse the animals.

  • @kmartin6950
    @kmartin6950 2 роки тому +520

    Love these guys and their love for animals.

  • @Arthur-tx8fd
    @Arthur-tx8fd Рік тому +87

    You are saving an animal from an evil death.. God bless you

    • @apex7640
      @apex7640 Рік тому +6

      Esther passed away about a month ago. She was the sweetest baby

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@apex7640 oh I'm so so sorry to hear this. Seeing it 2 years later. 💔

    • @SeaJay_Oceans
      @SeaJay_Oceans 4 місяці тому

      @@apex7640 How long did she live ? Can piggies live longer if on a diet ? ( Like people staying thin and healthy ? ) Or do all piggies just grow and grow until their weight does them in ? 😞

    • @tpilot_error404
      @tpilot_error404 4 місяці тому +5

      Death is not evil. Life is. They where saved from a terrible life of torture, fear , sickness and frustration.

  • @ingoweyrauch8024
    @ingoweyrauch8024 Рік тому +163

    RIP Esther - you made all our lives better and gave us so much to smile, laugh and love about!

  • @cindyinnew
    @cindyinnew 2 роки тому +853

    I’ve been following Esther’s story for some time now. “Farm” animals feel happiness, sadness, contentment, depression, glee, pain, fear, trust, etc just like our typical companion animals. All creatures deserve to live a life free of cruelty and neglect

    • @maybeitsyou1317
      @maybeitsyou1317 Рік тому +52

      I prefer to just eat bacon.

    • @temple69
      @temple69 Рік тому +38

      @@maybeitsyou1317 ah so, laziness

    • @rutgers182
      @rutgers182 Рік тому +37

      @@maybeitsyou1317 well done sir. this was original. you're a genius. you must have an incredible career.

    • @rutgers182
      @rutgers182 Рік тому +38

      @@ZerokaoX Can you use chat gpt to come up with a better troll comment? Your community college 800 combined sat score comment isn't doing it for me.

    • @poliziagrammaticale9430
      @poliziagrammaticale9430 Рік тому +10

      @@maybeitsyou1317 Same here. When I see pigs I only see bacon and sausages. I would NEVER keep such a dirty beast in my house. Only in my plate.

  • @loomonda18
    @loomonda18 2 роки тому +877

    "The idea that some lives matter less than others..." Exactly right sir , you are doing a wonderful thing ❤️

    • @Ausf
      @Ausf 2 роки тому +17

      If the choice was between your child or your pig, most people would rightly choose their child.

    • @bcyes409
      @bcyes409 2 роки тому +7

      I know! I was in tears when he said that!

    • @loomonda18
      @loomonda18 2 роки тому +27

      @@Ausf but what if the pig is your child 👀

    • @victorc4287
      @victorc4287 2 роки тому +20

      Tru. That's why I value plant life as I value animal, so I eat both.

    • @alexclark9895
      @alexclark9895 2 роки тому +37

      @@Ausf I know right? Children taste so much better

  • @jane_7193
    @jane_7193 Рік тому +125

    My heart just opens out when I hear people like Steve speaking about his values and love of these beautiful creatures. God bless Steve and his sanctuary. And God will continue blessing him, as he has. This video proves his big heart. A great human being.

  • @chayakkada
    @chayakkada 2 роки тому +418

    I LOVE Esther and her dads! Their sanctuary has given a chance for life and love to so many animals. They are beautiful humans and great dads to one of the most sassiest girls on this planet! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 2 роки тому +6

      is it healthy for a pig to eat all that junk food including chocolate?

    • @r0ckym4rtin
      @r0ckym4rtin 2 роки тому +3

      Are they a gay couple?

    • @k9luv3
      @k9luv3 2 роки тому +5

      @@boohere2 No it's not. Although he's helping a lot of animals, I don't believe he's put much thought into keeping them healthy. At least not by giving them cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, etc...

    • @GirlbossGrandpa
      @GirlbossGrandpa 2 роки тому +9

      @@boohere2 in small portions its fine

    • @luxitos2867
      @luxitos2867 2 роки тому +3

      @Rock Yup

  • @AntsDrone
    @AntsDrone 2 роки тому +278

    Esther’s life is so beautiful, what an inspiring being. Thank you for taking care of her and being there for her and so many other animals. I’d love to do this someday.

    • @poliziagrammaticale9430
      @poliziagrammaticale9430 Рік тому

      What a pussified soy boy you are.

    • @BirdmanVeganFuture
      @BirdmanVeganFuture Рік тому +10

      More animals need to be Rescued from sick Factory Farms 🐥 or at least left alone

    • @slickchick5811
      @slickchick5811 Рік тому +1

      NOBODY will break into his house! They'd get squished by the watch pig!!

  • @carlborneke8641
    @carlborneke8641 Рік тому +6

    The intelligence of pigs never stops surprising me.

  • @sonesinhsomxanxay4660
    @sonesinhsomxanxay4660 Рік тому +46

    Warms my heart. Thank you for rescuing them and giving them a home and a safe place!

  • @ZhizniEyeTayni
    @ZhizniEyeTayni Рік тому +93

    Pigs, cows...all animals are so adorable and we should not kill, hurt or use them in any way. Let them live and bring happiness to this world ❤

  • @Empathy4Animals411
    @Empathy4Animals411 Рік тому +17

    What a beautiful story! This is a highly intelligent man who learned a lot from a highly intelligent animal! Esther is a real sweetheart & so is he.

  • @reinatycoon3644
    @reinatycoon3644 2 роки тому +39

    What a beautiful story. Such a sweet man.

  • @taylorfrink1182
    @taylorfrink1182 2 роки тому +218

    love esther and love him!!!!! going plant based going on 9 years ago after working on a dairy farm and seeing the cruel (and gross unhygienic) realities of animal agriculture was one of the best things ive done for myself

    • @suitedsuperhero3155
      @suitedsuperhero3155 2 роки тому +2

      Sounds like you worked on a conventional farm. Doesn’t surprise🤣

    • @StoneCoolds
      @StoneCoolds 2 роки тому

      To be honest, being a vegan or driving an electric car will not significantly reduce our footprint, you still condemn millions of animals to death so you can live in your home, in your city, you kill millions if mouses, rats, birds, insects, so your crops for your food can be grown,
      you polute the planet with all the things you use, from the extremely toxic industry of ion bateries, your clothes, the paints for your clothes, homes, cars etc, the metallurgical industry for everything yo se around you
      Its impossible, saving the planet by being vegan its like when neonaxxis say hitler was good because he was a vegan...
      We need to change a lot, there is belief in science, that affirms that civilizations to technologically advance, my be undistinguishable from the ecosystem

    • @Angelfishworld
      @Angelfishworld 2 роки тому +2

      Good for you

    • @RED-my9hl
      @RED-my9hl 2 роки тому +8

      @@suitedsuperhero3155 yeah, that's where most meat comes from. The ones claiming to be cruelty free still live and get killed in the same way than other farmers.

    • @aaronjames3228
      @aaronjames3228 Рік тому +3

      @@RED-my9hl not true

  • @VPB1970
    @VPB1970 Рік тому +18

    This is what live is all about. I loved Ester's story and your description of your own changes. This is so heart warming and happy it's a powerful a "energy bar" for the soul. Thank you.

  • @call2872
    @call2872 Рік тому +42

    The man has a heart of gold.

  • @rishabhgupta7264
    @rishabhgupta7264 2 роки тому +13

    This guy is an angel.

  • @mjl5497
    @mjl5497 Рік тому +40

    Inspiring, heart-warming how Esther has transformed your life! Thank you for saving these beautiful, precious animals ❤

  • @Carole-sd4gg
    @Carole-sd4gg 6 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely wonderful video - thank you for posting. Esther is adorable and her dad is superman! Wish there were more people with golden hearts like his. It was great to see Miss Esther Pigling enjoying herself.

  • @40nine99
    @40nine99 2 роки тому +61

    If we had more people like this guy it would be a much better world

    • @tgomes1997
      @tgomes1997 Рік тому +6

      We would all live in Peace

    • @fuglytard1293
      @fuglytard1293 Рік тому +1

      Why don't you get a pig?

    • @sapphiremoonstone939
      @sapphiremoonstone939 Рік тому +1

      It would make it hard to eat Tonkatsu and Gyudon. It could become illegal like drugs 😢

    • @bluemountaincorps7158
      @bluemountaincorps7158 Рік тому

      ​@@aimanmaraidi2427 exactly , the same cult that thinks nature is homophobic because heterosexual couple get to have kids for free while LGBTQA +-@$^& have to pay money

    • @Barnaclebeard
      @Barnaclebeard Рік тому +2

      There's no reason people can't be vegan

  • @elizabethnasekapow6718
    @elizabethnasekapow6718 4 місяці тому +2

    Awwww, all of their animals are so precious 💖💖💖💖 Thank you for helping them all 💗💗💗💗

  • @dianecorcoran3770
    @dianecorcoran3770 2 роки тому +29

    Hi,
    Oh my gosh Esther is beyond precious! The work you do in taking in animals and giving them amazing love and care is phenomenal! Beyond amazing!

  • @HHIPetCare
    @HHIPetCare Рік тому +21

    Lovely connection between these two! This is why it's important to be compassionate of animals.

  • @ИннаМашева
    @ИннаМашева Рік тому +45

    Какая красавица! Чудесная, милая свинка! Желаю Вам, добрый человек, и Вашей свинке добра и благополучия!

  • @robynw8223
    @robynw8223 2 роки тому +177

    This is so cute. And yes you have to be careful of micro and teacup pigs. They are usually underfed and not micro pigs at all. A lot of them get abandoned when they grow full size. I'm so glad you had the space to keep her and are spreading such a wonderful loving message!

  • @justmy2abelincolns272
    @justmy2abelincolns272 2 роки тому +26

    I think it’s a true testament to the potential health of an animal when given nothing short of pure love all of its life… 600 lbs of love!!! What a sweet dad. So beautiful.

  • @elishh8173
    @elishh8173 9 місяців тому +5

    What a great man! I hope his life and his sanctuary goes well forever!!!

  • @happybunny1976
    @happybunny1976 2 роки тому +246

    Protect this man AT ALL COSTS!!!

    • @dino91001
      @dino91001 2 роки тому +16

      Can you say anything less original? 😒

    • @alisaishere
      @alisaishere 2 роки тому +4

      @@DG-nk7jo Is that how you feel about all pets?

    • @HoloScope
      @HoloScope 2 роки тому

      @@DG-nk7jo shut... up....

    • @eleonorvoncarter6769
      @eleonorvoncarter6769 2 роки тому +9

      @@DG-nk7jo That’s because you haven't tried dogs... yet

    • @zachnantz5304
      @zachnantz5304 2 роки тому

      @@DG-nk7jo lol you are dumb as hell or lying if you think you don't eat cats/dogs because of taste.

  • @jasleneanderson8873
    @jasleneanderson8873 2 роки тому +116

    It's his love that made her grow...bigger than anyone imagine

  • @piaogilvie8463
    @piaogilvie8463 Рік тому +2

    Rest in love and peace, beautiful Esther🌈

  • @chocolatebunny3221
    @chocolatebunny3221 2 роки тому +8

    She had the “Clifford effect” love is so beneficial to everyone and everything.

  • @beaub2409
    @beaub2409 2 роки тому +46

    As a rescue farm, I LOVE THIS, YOU GUYS ARE WONDERFUL

  • @Playswithfire3782
    @Playswithfire3782 Рік тому +4

    Had this happen to my family when i was 16. Someone had a "potbelly piglet" that needed a home. A year and a half later hes 180lbs. He was alot of fun. My poor brother would have his blankets stolen every night. That pig would get in his bed and take his covers while he was asleep. Super smart. Harrassed the dog. He would come up and bite you or the dog because he wanted to be chased. After he got that big we rehomed him to a pig farm. He became their daughters personal pet. He had his own pen and every morning when she would feed the others he went with her and tagged along all day. They fell in love with him instantly. He lived out his days on the farm as a pet.

  • @ophiecat
    @ophiecat 2 роки тому +44

    I’m in tears. How adorable! This is why I am a vegan (12 years and counting).

    • @BigBodyBiggolo
      @BigBodyBiggolo 2 роки тому +1

      How is your health?

    • @ophiecat
      @ophiecat 2 роки тому +4

      @@BigBodyBiggolo ~ My health is great. I have no health problems. I eat health and exercise an hour a day. I have never been happier or healthier.

    • @BigBodyBiggolo
      @BigBodyBiggolo 2 роки тому

      @@ophiecat thats awesome, so you dont eats eggs or cheese/dairy either?

    • @themost-high898
      @themost-high898 2 роки тому

      @@BigBodyBiggolo lol he does

    • @aintgonnastopme
      @aintgonnastopme Рік тому

      @@themost-high898 How would you know? 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @cian6869
    @cian6869 2 роки тому +53

    Awwww!! That's the kind of humans that should be on this planet.

  • @SaurianAnimates65
    @SaurianAnimates65 Рік тому +5

    He didn't even care that it got so big, he still loved the pig.

  • @genevabecker8441
    @genevabecker8441 2 роки тому +26

    Thank you for posting this, I too, had a pet pig (Sally) and I loved her so much. She would follow me around like a dog, but she was smarter than a dog...thank you so much for showing people what wonderful creatures pigs are...

  • @lala_land86
    @lala_land86 Рік тому +4

    What a lovely man and his lovely pig 😊

  • @copic8241
    @copic8241 2 місяці тому +1

    What a wonderful thing you're doing with your sanctuary. Thank you.

  • @pawsfurGod
    @pawsfurGod 2 роки тому +11

    I am crying little a baby. God bless you guy. Thank you fur all of your hard work. GOD BLESS YOU!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🐖🐕🐕🐕

  • @gerry711
    @gerry711 2 роки тому +122

    The world need more people like you ! God bless you and all you do! 🙏

  • @kellylestig4941
    @kellylestig4941 8 місяців тому +5

    That guy is my future husband. Absolutely loved this video. Extremely happy that he opened up a farm sanctuary. There aren’t many of those around. It’s very sad how animals are treated. Thank you so much for caring and thank you for sharing your video.

  • @torijohnston8540
    @torijohnston8540 2 роки тому +14

    Aww you have such a good heart. That pig is definitely comes from a loving family.

  • @pommesschale5440
    @pommesschale5440 10 днів тому

    1:32 That is the best picture in the whole video! So much joy about being alive!

  • @janeoleary8454
    @janeoleary8454 2 роки тому +45

    I would cut back on the SUGAR for Esther

    • @kellythomas5392
      @kellythomas5392 2 роки тому +1

      Hello Jane how are you doing today.

    • @j.cassavoy4661
      @j.cassavoy4661 2 роки тому +2

      I volunteer there, she very rarely gets the sugar treats in the last few years.

  • @queentinadoire6931
    @queentinadoire6931 2 роки тому +5

    Esther is living her best life♥️♥️.

  • @SugarHarrington
    @SugarHarrington Місяць тому

    This is the most beautiful thing I have watched in a long time. This video has such an important message about respecting all life. Thank you.

  • @OatmealPancake-ej8ky
    @OatmealPancake-ej8ky 2 роки тому +10

    So sweet that he kept it. ALL animals deserve this type of love and treatment.

    • @demaskus2016
      @demaskus2016 2 роки тому +3

      So does human fetuses

    • @bryn1063
      @bryn1063 2 роки тому +4

      @de mask us why do yall bring abortion into everything? This isn't about fetuses its about the pig. Ik this was 6 months ago but this is so annoying to see.

    • @Cowdog1
      @Cowdog1 Рік тому +1

      @@bryn1063 -- because many people think a baby in the womb is worthless. They are absolutely defenseless. It's weird that someone puts a pig or a rat on the same level as a human baby.

    • @DankMemes-xq2xm
      @DankMemes-xq2xm Рік тому +3

      @@Cowdog1 Because it's not a baby, it's a fetus. Also because it's the mothers who are voluntarily aborting it, it's not being done for the consumption of random strangers.

    • @aintgonnastopme
      @aintgonnastopme Рік тому

      @@bryn1063 Because she’s a woman.

  • @selenator30
    @selenator30 2 роки тому +11

    I still don’t understand how it’s deemed cruel to eat a dog or a cat yet totally okay to eat a pig, duck, cow, literally makes no sense

    • @gretchenjohnson696
      @gretchenjohnson696 2 роки тому +2

      And sheep and goats. I just got a sheep and her babies died. She cried and looked for them for days. It was so sad

    • @absbabs6153
      @absbabs6153 2 роки тому +2

      its just how humanity as a whole society was raised to think. During simpler times, farm animals had certain things to offer, like dairy, manure for soil, meat etc. so they've just always been viewed as that. And dogs and cats usually had a purpose like helping with hunting or keeping food safe from other pests and rodents. I don't understand why people want to eat duck, but whoever is the sicko that came up with Foie Gras needs to burn in hell.

  • @dhui2974
    @dhui2974 Рік тому +2

    She's smiling all the time so cute

  • @PlayerToBeNamedLater1973
    @PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 Рік тому +4

    I bought a couple of hogs for my daughter to raise for the 4H auction a couple years ago. The 4H fair ended up being cancelled altogether because of COVID so we were stuck with 2 huge hogs . My daughter had spent so much time with them that they were very friendly and, I later realized, very smart. . I knew there was no way I was going to send them to be slaughtered and processed. We made them a much larger enclosure with a few 'amenities' and they are two comfortable hogs . They are named Sherman and Fritz

  • @NancyJGH
    @NancyJGH 2 роки тому +10

    My respect to you kind Sir. 🙏❤️ God has a special place for loving, kind, compassionate people like you in heaven. As I always say, kind men are the best!

  • @jellirabauke2565
    @jellirabauke2565 Рік тому +15

    I hope this makes some people realize, what we are actually doing to these kind Hearted animals

    • @JHfr3ak
      @JHfr3ak Рік тому +1

      I'm not doing anything to them. I just eat them. 🐷🍽😋

    • @Zombiesbum
      @Zombiesbum Рік тому

      @@JHfr3ak He/she may be referring to the way some societies treat livestock before we eat them.

    • @JohnDoe-s3v2v
      @JohnDoe-s3v2v 10 місяців тому

      👍👍👍👍👍

  • @allanathomas6977
    @allanathomas6977 2 роки тому +53

    *Ester's* smile was soo sweet... I wish all these beautiful creatures a *HAPPY* and *HEALTHY LIFE* . Thank you for taking care of these amazing animals. Please don't give her all those processed foods.

  • @ms.amanda2219
    @ms.amanda2219 2 роки тому +18

    Oh my gosh...this is absolutely heart warming!!
    💖💖💖

  • @loujohnson1664
    @loujohnson1664 8 місяців тому +1

    Slowly we drift towards a totally humanity that includes all of nature and all living things. This man demonstrates that.

  • @Kay-12345
    @Kay-12345 2 роки тому +67

    I ♥️ you Ester! This made my day. This man’s outlook on how everyone (people & animals) should be treated made my 👀 water. So true indeed!

    • @QueenJerhonda
      @QueenJerhonda 2 роки тому

      BLACK LIVES MATTER!!! Get this WHITE RACIST off this channel, how could you post a video of a white person saying all lives matter?!?????? BE BETTER!!!!

  • @Seductive_Psycho
    @Seductive_Psycho 2 роки тому +31

    I would love to start an animal rescue.... Stuff like this makes me so happy... Their lives are every bit as important as ours... It makes me so sad when they suffer because they are completely innocent

  • @slickchick5811
    @slickchick5811 Рік тому +1

    I burst out laughing when I saw the thumbnail. But remember...never ask about her weight!!

  • @deejay6016
    @deejay6016 Рік тому +22

    You are awesome! Esther is beyond amazing! The world needs more people like you!

    • @TheBcoolGuy
      @TheBcoolGuy Рік тому +1

      Pigs as you know them today wouldn't existing without factory farming.

    • @PoppilyPoppy
      @PoppilyPoppy Рік тому +1

      ⁠@@TheBcoolGuyOkay, and? My dog wouldn’t exist without dog fighting, does that make it alright?

  • @justpeachyAK907
    @justpeachyAK907 2 роки тому +7

    This was very touching ❤ Esther is so lovable 😊

  • @Kopeboy22
    @Kopeboy22 Рік тому +1

    God bless you dude to make all lives matter as long as your around! I love you and Esther!! I hope for many many happy years ahead and nothing but the best!!

  • @Hummingbird25
    @Hummingbird25 2 роки тому +35

    Having a pet is the best feeling. This animal was here to help us grow as humans. To value and love all of life ❤

    • @robertp.wainman4094
      @robertp.wainman4094 Рік тому +3

      So true!

    • @Knagedoedel
      @Knagedoedel Рік тому +4

      No, that's not why animals exist. They don't need to "help you grow". Animals live on this earth and therefore have the right to be here and not be exploited, abused, and tortured for the convienience of mankind.

    • @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279
      @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279 Рік тому +1

      @@Knagedoedel He said something pleasant, and you start attacking for no reason? Weird.

    • @Hummingbird25
      @Hummingbird25 Рік тому

      @@Knagedoedel I agree about what you said about animals but why are you so offended by my statement?

  • @lisettegarvin5030
    @lisettegarvin5030 Рік тому +5

    In tears. What a beautiful story!

  • @daryoushsameyah8329
    @daryoushsameyah8329 Рік тому +2

    God bless you.
    Thank you for what you do!

  • @sophiatorres4905
    @sophiatorres4905 2 роки тому +5

    God bless youlls beautiful heart. Yall are amazing human beings. Esther is truly special....and so are all your animals....🥰

  • @susanb326
    @susanb326 Рік тому +6

    You are amazing! Thank you for doing something many of us wish we could do!!

  • @sylviacarlson3561
    @sylviacarlson3561 Рік тому

    what a 'beyond' sweet man you are. I think Esther and your dog are so sweet together. They can teach us a lot.

  • @siniestro0239
    @siniestro0239 2 роки тому +70

    She's cute but please cut the sugar so she can live a healthy life.

    • @afonphoenix394
      @afonphoenix394 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, that's a lotta sugar.😬

    • @Big_Boss14
      @Big_Boss14 2 роки тому +2

      Lol the reason she so big is because the gene was modify to sell you those big juicy ham and bacon pieces the last thing you should worry about is it eating much suger

    • @afonphoenix394
      @afonphoenix394 2 роки тому +2

      @@Big_Boss14 You ain't wrong, son.😅😅

    • @michellexbeauty9832
      @michellexbeauty9832 2 роки тому +4

      He seems pretty educated on animals, I’m sure she has a great diet he just pointed out that she loves sweets. Like giving a dog a treat every once and awhile.

  • @katarinski0908
    @katarinski0908 Рік тому +18

    this is so beautiful! And such an important message about speciesism and how we should treat everyone with kindness and respect! Lots of love for this guy and his sanctuary! ❤

    • @timexyemerald6290
      @timexyemerald6290 Рік тому

      What is speciesism. Is that even a real thing?. Never have i heard or seen speciesism 😅.
      Are you talking about how humans consider human life over animal life?. If so then it will never change. Human life is just better than animal life to us humans.

    • @katarinski0908
      @katarinski0908 Рік тому

      @@timexyemerald6290 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speciesism

    • @katarinski0908
      @katarinski0908 Рік тому

      @@timexyemerald6290 btw not really hard to understand or look up..

    • @tombradshaw1378
      @tombradshaw1378 Рік тому +2

      @@timexyemerald6290 hello. Yes, speciesism is the belief that humans are superior. Whilst this may not change rapidly, there has been growing concern for animals particularly in the last 100 years. Hopefully we will one day see a society that treats animals as equals.

    • @bluemountaincorps7158
      @bluemountaincorps7158 Рік тому

      ​@tombradshaw1378 still I prefer hunting for slaughter , give the animal chance to fight for life as it's natural instinct before I can hunt down to cook

  • @MrBeckster007
    @MrBeckster007 Рік тому +2

    My gosh what nice Ester is. Really heartwarming to see, so much love!

  • @carolynthornton8017
    @carolynthornton8017 2 роки тому +19

    IN MY VIEW
    You have the perfect heart that Esther and your animal needs. It appears to be filled with unconditional love.

  • @sidilicious11
    @sidilicious11 2 роки тому +31

    I’m a vegan too, I love this man and his sanctuary.

  • @enriquitoayala369
    @enriquitoayala369 7 місяців тому

    All she is a reflection of what she was given. Love understanding compassion tolerance. God bless your family.

  • @animalover1963
    @animalover1963 2 роки тому +16

    Same thing happened to me except a potbelly pig. I was told no more than 50lbs. He is now about 300lbs. I also stopped eating meat. All my animals are all rescues but just me which can be hard. But it's so worth the joy they bring.

    • @apples8872
      @apples8872 2 роки тому

      Happens a lot with micro pig purchases. A lot of pigs get sent away because the owners were told they would not get to big

    • @animalover1963
      @animalover1963 2 роки тому

      @@apples8872 I know it's sad. Some of us love them regardless. They are very smart. Easier to potty train than dogs.

  • @microtech2448
    @microtech2448 Рік тому +6

    Happy to see someone caring about them. ❤

  • @92Beyo
    @92Beyo Рік тому +3

    Pigs are such empathic animals. It's cruel to slaughter them.

  • @Mojo182100
    @Mojo182100 Рік тому

    She is gorgeous! Great job, you guys have a big heart.

  • @jonvon2044
    @jonvon2044 Рік тому +5

    Hunting is the most cruel free way to get meat. Commercial meat industry is horrible.

  • @SvetaM-o7c
    @SvetaM-o7c Рік тому +4

    What a great man and what a lucky pig!!!!! she is great! I had the same bond with a goat when I was a child. all animals have emotions and can love! all lives are important!!

  • @francisfischer7620
    @francisfischer7620 Рік тому +1

    Oh my! I've wanted to adopt a pig for 40 years! My dear husband has firmly refused. Fun to watch yours! I've been reading about you all for years and have your book. Bless you!!!

  • @ShineMedia1
    @ShineMedia1 Рік тому +9

    I love you for doing this and being so evolved to realise we are all sentient creatures of this earth- your video shows the love all creatures have if we give them love. Thank you for being such a beautiful human 🥰💕

  • @michelleleebanninger2523
    @michelleleebanninger2523 2 роки тому +4

    She’s a Canadian icon who is changing the way others view their next meal

  • @tracibommarito7223
    @tracibommarito7223 8 місяців тому

    How precious, I love how her and the doggy lay by each other

  • @daisychainmilk
    @daisychainmilk 2 роки тому +9

    Kudos to him for keeping the hog even when she got big! A lot of people abandon pigs when they get too big.

  • @HappyValleyDreamin
    @HappyValleyDreamin Рік тому +4

    Oh, thank you, for giving this sweet girl such a wonderful life. My neighbors across the street have dogs and cats and an adorable little pig, that's about half the size of your Esther. Its light gray with dark gray spots, so pretty. Sometimes it has a pink scarf on and it goes in and out of the house with their dogs. its little curly tail is always wagging. Precious!

  • @JiggerzWithAttitude
    @JiggerzWithAttitude 2 роки тому +7

    I love that he loves his pig. Good thing he got a nicely mannered sow because boars castrated or not are another story.

  • @user-hd9vf8iv6z
    @user-hd9vf8iv6z Рік тому +27

    What a wonderful man. I am vegan as well. I don’t like talking about it because people always give me shit. I just do it for myself and sweet beautiful animals like Esther who do feel sadness, loneliness and pain. Thank you for keeping her and providing a safe, happy place for so many animals in need ❤️

    • @tgomes1997
      @tgomes1997 Рік тому +4

      Don't worry about people giving you shit God will protect you from them and I am proud of you and respect you a lot 🕊

    • @jon00769
      @jon00769 Рік тому +4

      It really depends. I have vegan friends. So long as you're not being political about it and interjecting it into every conversation, you're not going to really get any pushback from anyone.

    • @stevennguyen4993
      @stevennguyen4993 Рік тому +2

      The best vegans out there are rarely ever advocates. They go about their world like any other, and they have a better chance of convincing people through themselves rather than through advocacy and demonization.
      What I find fascinating though is how often I've met vegans who were "shocked" into veganism. This guy, for instance, took in a pig and became vegan. This switch is not prominent in folks who actually work with these types of animals. I believe this has more to do with how we've become detached with the natural world, where we expect to get meat wrapped up in plastic, and not interact with the people who go out there and wait hours before shooting down "venison", or work a whole day next to a family who will breed, feed, name, and later butcher "beef loin" and "ground beef".

    • @davidcook680
      @davidcook680 Рік тому

      Most of you vegans are the ones giving people shit.

    • @trollking6315
      @trollking6315 Рік тому +1

      We give you shit because people like you give us meat eaters shit and act all damn high and mighty.

  • @DixonTV
    @DixonTV Рік тому

    Somehow your last words about the world and meaning of life make my eyes produce tears. Absolutely agree with you. Thanks for doing great job! I wish you good health and all the best!

  • @GrowingupHansie
    @GrowingupHansie 2 роки тому +49

    You are so awesome, thank you! My heart breaks for all the animals in cruel captivity about to be slaughtered by human hands. We all have souls and animals are often more compassionate than people so why do we have the right. So glad you love this animal for what it is, a loving living being ❤️

    • @jessicastar4736
      @jessicastar4736 2 роки тому

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @zzirfamo24
      @zzirfamo24 Рік тому +7

      You do know other animals kill animals right?? And we also have to eat meat too. Humans are omnivores

    • @jameystone2650
      @jameystone2650 Рік тому

      @@zzirfamo24 If humans were natural meat eaters, we would like it raw and bloody just like other meat-eating animals. We would also have the ability to catch it and kill it without the use of guns and knives.

    • @barbarabruce7648
      @barbarabruce7648 Рік тому +3

      I haven't eaten meat in fifty years. My kids have never eaten meat. We are slim and healthy doing quite well as herbivores.
      Just because some animals eat meat doesn't mean we have to.
      Did you know just because a gorilla throws poop doesn't mean you have to Zzir!

    • @barbarabruce7648
      @barbarabruce7648 Рік тому

      @devanov3103 Absolutely not!

  • @DanielHernandez-cm3om
    @DanielHernandez-cm3om 2 роки тому +33

    I used to think different about animals, until I got my dogs and learned alot from them