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CBC
16-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Emotional support pig gets emotional support chicken at B.C. wildlife sanctuary
Social Sharing A former emotional support pig has been getting his own emotional support from a chicken who is helping him adapt to a new life at a B.C. wildlife rescue. Truffles arrived at the New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Summerland, B.C., after being taken in by the B.C. SPCA earlier this year. The 10-year-old pig had previously been an emotional support animal for a family who had to move and could not take him with them, according to New Beginnings' president Jane Long-Haggerty, who says it was "super exciting" to be able to provide him with a permanent home. But when he arrived at the sanctuary, he was fairly shy since he wasn't used to being around a lot of other animals, she said. "He kind of just went to a little corner," she said, adding that he shooed away other animals who tried to approach him. But there was one exception: a recently rescued chicken named Little Red who started sharing a meal with Truffles. "She was the only one that he didn't shoo away, and he really, really, really likes her," Long-Haggerty said. "Now they sleep together, they lie in the sun, they eat, they're together most of the time. It's really cute." Long-Haggerty said while it's not unusual for chickens and pigs to cohabitate and get along, it is unusual for two of them to form such a close bond with each other, with Little Red hopping on Truffles' back to groom him and sometimes get rides. "It's like they knew each other," she said. Truffles on a weight loss journey Truffles' story was already well-known in some quarters after coming into the SPCA in April. According to Long-Haggerty, he had briefly been in the care of another family who didn't know how to properly care for him, and he had ballooned in size to more than 300 pounds — overweight and in need of a diet. "Truffles has a history of not eating his veggies, but is starting to find certain healthy foods that he likes," the SPCA said on his adoption page. They also noted his history as an emotional support animal, saying that he was sure to be a "sweet and loving friend" to whoever took him in. What they likely didn't expect was that friend would be a chicken more than 10 times smaller than him. "When you see him, all the pigs are kind of in one corner and he's in another corner of the barn with his chicken," Long-Haggerty said. "He doesn't mind the goats being around every once in a while, but it's definitely he just wants his chicken friend." She said he is eating a more suitable diet and engaging in regular exercise, and is also extremely friendly with people, so the sanctuary is optimistic he will reach his target weight again. And she hopes the story will offer lessons to people, too, about the importance of understanding how to care for pets before you adopt them and about the power of friendship.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Friendship blossoms between 300-pound pig and little red chicken at B.C. sanctuary
Truffles the pig and a chicken named Little Red instantly bonded at New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary. (Photo submitted to CTV News)
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Chocolate Mousse Cups' takes Best of Show at Death by Chocolate event
MEYERSDALE ― There was plenty of chocolate and fierce competition Friday evening in the annual Death by Chocolate judging and auction at Amity United Church of Christ. The fundraising event, sponsored by the Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library, raised $2,745 for the library and its programs. "We had a lovely event with a great turnout from the community. Ernie Holsopple did an excellent job as Jesse Maust's last-minute replacement. We greatly appreciate his donation of time and skills," said Pam Walukas, chairwoman. "As always, we thank the entire community – bakers, buyers, and volunteers – for their extraordinary support of this endeavor." More: Death by Chocolate fun way to raise money for Meyersdale library Melanie Reckner's "Chocolate Mousse Cups" took the top prize, the Best of Show. They also took first place in the candy category. "I just want to say thank you to the judges," she said. "I'm happy to do whatever I can for the library." Second place was a tie between Ken Warnick's "Mom's Chocolate Walnut Fudge" and Grace Oakes' Chocolate Truffles. Tarrah Cox took third place with her Strawberry Cheesecake Delight. Linda Ringler's "Triple Chocolate Cheesecake" took first place in the cakes and pies judging. Tarrah Cox, with her "Chocolate Strawberry Delight," and Grace Oakes' "Guinness Chocolate Cake" tied for second. Betty Christy won third place with her "A Note to Lost Love" entry. In the cookies and bars judging, first place went to Fay Hajel with her "Mississippi Mud Bars." Second place went to Grace Oakes with her "Chocolate Cheesecake Bars," and third-place winner Elizabeth Vogel had "Chocolate Ganache Brownies." More: Maple producers looking ahead to spring with annual tree-tapping ceremony The judges for the event were Wendy Kelly, Jackson Kelly, Leanne Renzi, Lydia Renzi, Janet Younkin, Stuart Younkin, Deb Yutzey, Fred Yutzey and Bonnie Knepper. Walukas said this is the first time that she can remember having the same person finish in the top three in all three categories – Grace Oakes. Walukas said anyone looking to get their cake keeper back should be able to pick it up at the library soon. All reusable items were to be returned there. This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Chocolate galore at annual Death by Chocolate fundraiser
