Lately I have taken to hanging out with the pigs at lunch time, after I have finished eating (You would not want to try eating in there, trust me!). This generally takes the form of me hanging out with Cesak, my BPFF (Best Pig Friend Forever). On this particular day, I was resting my head on Cesak's side while reading a book. He was sleeping, but would periodically sniff and snort to see if there was anything interesting going on. I had been reading for some time when Reggie Pig came walking by. Reggie is hilarious because he is the youngest and smallest of the pigs, but he is fearless in challenging the rest of the mob (That is an approved term for a group of pigs...I looked it up).
Since Reggie was making a loud ruckus, I expected that my peaceful moment with Cesak was nearing its end. The two of them went back and forth with some oinks before Reggie proceeded to lay himself on my lap.
After the initial shock of having "little" Reggie join me, I had to pause to marvel in just how cool this was. There are many magical moments that I have experienced, but it is always particularly special when our animal friends seek us out for these unions.
Before he joined us here at the Sanctuary, Reggie was destined to be slaughtered as part of a writer's exploitative story. I only wish that she had been there to experience who Reggie has become, and to see him in a whole new light.
This bonding experience made my day and reliving this memory has snapped me out of the slight funk I carried home with me. Thanks Reggie!
