An unlikely friendship between a pig and a sheep has heated the hearts of thousands of people online.
A year ago, the old ram was bullied by younger sheep and the farmer chose to change it into his own field.
That is when the wild pig appeared.
Now a year later, the spotlight in the animal's friendship changed after Shelley, the farmer's sister, posted a picture on Twitter.
On my brother's farm he has an old ram that is separated from the other rams, or bullies for him. Last spring a young, wild pig appeared in his paddock and they became his best friends. Sunbathe today. pic.twitter.com/g5o3oehJoJ
– Honky Tonk Woman ☕️ (@TonkWoman) August 19, 2018
She explained that the two animals, nicknamed McDuff and Pig, had been friends since day one and now spend their time in the small neighborhood near Nelson, New Zealand.
Last spring. They have been one buddy from day one. pic.twitter.com/LKExcPM0h6
– Honky Tonk Woman ☕️ (@TonkWoman) August 19, 2018
"My brother cares very well for his animals and separated McDuff when he was bullied by the younger rams," Shelley, from Arrowtown, told Press Association.
"Last spring, a pig with McDuff found their way to the paddock and since then they are solid friends and they hang out all day long.
"She was clearly orphaned and found a new father and meals that were served daily."
McDuff & Pig are aware of their twitter fame and honestly … they are not bovvered. But they thank you all for your human kindness 🐷❤️🐏❤️ #piglovessheep
– Honky Tonk Woman ☕️ (@TonkWoman) August 20, 2018
More than 30,000 people liked the story and photo on Twitter.
"The reaction was heart-warming," Shelley added. "It started as a sweet Sunday night post for my 300 followers, I was expecting a few likes, so it was unbelievable to see how many hearts were touched."
She added that it was "good news in our crazy world".
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