Woman Surprises Her Family With A Pet Pig And They Aren’t Happy | The Dodo

This girl's parents hated her pet pig ... until he learned to sit, shake and wait politely for Grandma to feed him at the table!
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[@kanelovec4315]

I love how well you trained him. Your training might be a reason why he doesn't always screams and actually communicates with you. It so cute

[@r3toun]

Bruv he doesnt scream IN THE CLIPS

[@DogLover_365]

Pigs are very intelligent, Merlin is living his best life! So nice to see an owner doing everything correctly when it comes to a non traditional pet. 💖🐷

[@dariajoanna3965]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Vegan_Lifting]

No. It doesn't belong in the apartment. One has a duty to offer this animal a natural habitat outside, where it can burrow in the earth, where it can wallow, even in the mud. Also, pigs need conspecifics. Keeping them alone makes them sick. They become behavioral. Pigs are herd animals and must be kept in groups of at least three. What this woman is doing to the animal is absolute animal cruelty. The animal must be taken from her and placed in a sancuary.

[@MichaelLiu-mk3bp]

@@Vegan_Lifting lol nope most pigs are eaten

[@Vegan_Lifting]

@@MichaelLiu-mk3bp And what does your unnecessary comment have to do with my statement? Nothing at all.

[@erinb58]

@@Vegan_Liftingdogs are also pack animals so should every pet dog that owners pet be taken away if they don’t have 2 dogs

[@salimyusufji5736]

Merlin looks very happy and settled-in, you're raising him well. And you do have a loving family. Congratulations.

[@patriciarice4904]

Have you housetrained Merlin too? If so how did you housebreak him in the house? People have told me they can use a litter box/pan or train them like a dog. I need instructions actually down to the letter T since I've got one that pottys still in the house but loves to go outside with my doggies and acts like a dog as well.

[@melissabean9747]

So awesome! I had a pot belly growing up. He was amazing! ❤❤❤ He slept in my bed with me every night, would use a litter box, scratch at the back door when he wanted to go outside, did tricks, was full of personality... the list goes on and on. He was a super special guy ❤ I'm 40 now and still miss him all the time.

[@rachelkristine4669]

Have u considered adopting another pig? 🤔 I know there is no replacing the other one, but it's worth it to make yourself happy & to also know u are giving a pig a home. Am sure there are alot of piggy rescues out there. 🥰

[@jjradV]

Melissa,lovely pig story. Are you vegan or do you eat pigs ?

[@ursaltydog]

@@jjradV is that what's on your mind all the time? geeze...

[@jjradV]

Ursaltydog, animals that are suffering in factory farms and slaughter houses are always on my mind. How about you, can you turn and look the other way, do you approve of forcing pigs into gas chambers, if you ever heard them screaming for their lives,trying to escape you would never forget it. Pigs are more intelligent than dogs. If you are eating, bacon,sausages, pork chops, ham etc you are paying someone to abuse and kill pigs on your behalf, why would you choose to do that when you could easily choose something else to eat that doesn't deliberately cause suffering and death to someone ? When we know better we can do better !

[@ursaltydog]

@@jjradV But you're also flooding others comments with your question.. for your own aims. And to continuously bring up the topic, instead of creating your own thread, is badgering..

[@FutureMD533]

You can tell how much you love that pig she takes it everywhere with her

[@kylie5657]

Love pigs.. they are intelligent creatures and too adorable! Lucky, cutie Merlin to be adopted and loved by this awesome family!❤

[@jjradV]

Kylie, I agree with you,pigs are very intelligent. Do you eat pigs or are you vegan ?

[@gopugmama4408]

Merlin is sweeter and better trained than most people!! Pigs are so awesome!🐷🐷🤎🤎

[@sp1cychick3n]

This is adorable!

[@Victoria-ii6hy]

What great work you did with Merlin !!! They are such amazing creatures ❤ ! Don’t be surprised when you want a buddy for him, I now have 5 pet pigs 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷 and they are truly a joy in my life !

[@Levi_721]

You sound like you're living your best life and I'm all for it. Having a pack of cute pigs? Sign me tf up. It genuinely sounds like a dream come true lol.

[@Victoria-ii6hy]

@@Levi_721 I just moved a year ago to have 7 acres for my “girls” !!!! So happy to hear that someone else has looked into a pig’s eyes and fell in love 🥰 Best pet ever 👍🐷

[@dariajoanna3965]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@thecrtggamingchannel1727]

Aw what a sweet baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HeavyChevy]

Merlin has turned into an ambassador for pigs. 👏🏼

[@dorothymead6245]

Merlin is adorable 🥰.

[@rachelkristine4669]

Ikr?! The cuteness, Omg, the CUTENESS, is enough to send me over the edge! 😍😆

[@topo7130]

It’s all fun and games untill Merlin reaches 250lbs 😂

[@candaceturner6924]

Sometimes people just need a little educating when it comes to an animal they know nothing about. The fact that you trained your pig so well, shows many people (not just your family), all the misconceptions about owning an “unusual” pet. Well done!! You’re not just training your adorable pet pig, but people as well!🐷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

[@thehappyatheist1931]

How his tail wags melts my heart.

[@nedthumberland]

Pigs are super smart...if you let them shine.

[@daphneloose5880]

Merlin is so adorable!! I love how well you trained him too.

[@queenofspiders]

Happy that Merlin has a loving family! What a smart boy! 🐗❤️

[@francagiammarino3098]

OMG Your grandma, give him a green pepper & Merlin eating out of her hand. ❤️Love this.

[@EuclideanAl]

Ohhh it's the Dance With Me Mommy pig. Glad to see he's still doing okay.

[@Che-e]

Merlin....how appropriate because he seems magical.

[@haleybunker1339]

Wow, what a beautiful gorgeous amazing adorable lovely pig!🥰🐷🥰

[@KENTUCKYUSA1]

Pigs are so smart and so clean. They need to be protected from heat and direct sun because they can't sweat. Merlin is adorable.

[@chloeeroberson5332]

Aww adorable 😍💜

[@clam371384]

I love this and I have to say that you are a wonderful pet parent

[@maritzacamacho3507]

Wow he is so smart I'm so happy that you love him so much and the family he is so lucky to have you in his life❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@madamemarmot]

Merlin is SOOOOOOOO cute and well behaved. I'm not surprised he charmed your family.

[@Mrwillie95]

So cute 🥰

[@RustFox]

Hope you have enough space for him when he grows up 🐗

[@avacat8852]

super cute Merlin 🐗🍀

[@Bookish_Lattes]

I'm going to have pigs one day. I can't wait 🥰🥰

[@noahellis3672]

I've known 2 different people who had a pet pig in their lives. One was a mixed pot bellied pig named Wimpy and a few years later a person with a small pot bellied pig named Porthos. Both were very intelligent, lovable and easily trained. I can understand anyone wanting a pig as a pet.

[@user-kd4fj9yo8e]

I love the way Merlin brings smiles to Minas family what a wonderful thing that is bless them all ❤🐖❤👍👍

[@maybaby13x]

All that training is also so good for his mental stimulation and their bond. Pigs can become so destructive if they’re not stimulated and their needs aren’t being met but he is suck a happy little oinker!!

[@bonjourmarlene]

I got so happy seeing Merlin do those tricks! He's so clever and cute! Makes me want a pig

[@kellystruthers8525]

Pig's are so intelligent, great job girl!!!

[@trinity2145]

Merlin is probably the best well trained pig. I’ve seen. Merlin is a cutie.

[@veganforlife1203]

This is wonderful 😄🐷🍎🍏🍎🍏🍇🍉 Thank you so much

[@broomrider4699]

Merlin is wonderful! Give him a great big hug from Australia! Bless

[@Helen-mh8mq]

I hope she has a very big backyard.They do not stay that small!

[@michaelmorrisey9760]

Love how pigs wag their tail. Too cute.

[@sunilayya8948]

So sweeeet 😊😊

[@timmyfung01]

thank you for loving Merlin, I am glad at least one more pig in the world get loved, may all the pigs in the world get a better life and being loved by everyone.

[@laurielaurie8280]

❤ Animals bring such love and joy.

[@ab-td7gq]

This is the way pigs should be treated!!🍀🍀🍀

[@nicolebrown1927]

I wish I could hold and cuddle him!😫😭🥺🤗💙😸

[@peggymiller9064]

Pigs are very intelligent!!!

[@horseygurl143]

As a pet pig owner for many years, I know am sure that the pig that she has is probably smarter than anyone else in the house.

[@FaithandNova]

I honestly never knew that pigs was intelligent.

[@lisanidog8178]

Didn’t know you could train a pig like a dog. Cool! Wonder how big Merlin will get.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Precious, Adorable darling ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellefarrugia852]

That’s the happiest pig❤

[@magickcat7983]

How sweet

[@Ailee_Mat]

I love pigs, they’re cute and intelligent🐖❤ They can recognize their own reflection when standing in front of a mirror. Also they have big appetites, keep eating until they pass out❣️ That’s what all I know, oink🐷💕

[@carothehonestpeanut]

Thank you so much for this girl, for loving Merlin and showing him to the world❤

[@ChrisOsberg]

It worries that you never see the pigs as adults, in these videos. I can only assume the owners were totally ignorant of how big they get, and had to get rid of them.

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Merlin looks so magical

[@brandyrose9997]

Love Merlin and all the love you give him!

[@titou1again]

Merlin’s so cute

[@king-gv3bk]

He reminds me of my dog ellie 😂 their personalities are almost exactly alike 😂

[@suemoo22]

That one girl. “Put him away “ 🤣😂🤣

[@ThatGirlLib]

Almost reminds me of a guy who adopted a dwarf piglet and then it grew up to be almost 600 lbs. His story scared a lot of people on no buying a dwarf piglet for their small house or apartment. LoL.

[@jenniferfowler2899]

Awesome job!!!!!! ❤You should actually both be proud!

[@cuongjay8294]

Honestly, the pig is so smart!

[@CritterCamLive]

Merlin is so CUTE! ❤🐖🐷

[@cattailer1077]

My family didn't love me as much as this family loves that adorable hog-child🤭😘

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

"Best trained pig ever" while he's eating food off the table. 😂

[@ruthbrye-braden9491]

Pigs are very intelligent. Smarter than dogs.

[@shaelinbecker2420]

Merlin is so cute friend 😁

[@joysharma5705]

Ahhhhhhh Merlin is the bell or prince of the ball🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@sharongibson1161]

He is adorable, how can they resist ❤😊

[@ArtsyPhartsy123]

Merlin makes me want a pig 😁♥️😁😁😁♥️😁😁♥️

[@rosecullum4356]

Pigs are extremely intelligent. Its horrible that we kill them. Your a great piggy mommy✌️

[@earlthepearl6414]

How cute!

[@maryssalynnemedley8871]

Dance with me mommeh!! Precious

[@douglasharley2440]

merlin is a very distinguished gentleman!...pigs are so dope. 😎👍

[@bobbipetty7411]

You know he's not going to stay small.

[@bohobelle]

Poor pig. He needs to be outside, digging and wallowing and hanging out with his own kind. 😢

[@heathercurry898]

Mina reminds me of my puggle puppy, lol, the needy part.

[@daijahw]

Merlin is back! 😂

[@ninaw3748]

So how often does he get the chance to be outside and put his snout in the mud?

[@Shadowcat107]

Merlin is so cute 💜🐷

[@dDesirie]

2:22 it's so rare to see Tim Hanson holding a pig instead of his guitar😜

[@wolfman3295]

Pigs are actually very cute when they are young but they are farm animals and not house pets. They can be brought into the house a lot when they are young as long as they are also allowed to go outside to the farm and be with other animals.

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@watchingthewheelsgoround260]

He is magical!

[@mrredfairy1]

Sweet Pig.

[@renferal5290]

I will never eat pork again. He is brilliant! I love him!!

[@marcusferreira7729]

Merlin is soo lovely 💓💓💓

[@ccrider3435]

It's just Merlin, working his magic on a nice family!!

[@deranti8507]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@georgekahn3313]

Merlin rocks! 👍🐷🐖🐽

[@venus.76]

👀Lucky pig ,love ❤ & affection ❤️🌹good

[@ConnieKelsey]

That pig is going to be huge. Someone in the family gets to say "I told you so!"

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

That is an amazing owner!

[@indigowolf556]

Too cute😊

[@veganlyy]

Cute pig, subscribed!

[@janayh2817]

Um…he’s freaking ADORABLE 😰

[@jessicajayes8326]

This little piggy wants Mama! But seriously, pigs are smart and adaptable!

[@vanessaswift9132]

Merlin and your family are amazing 😍

[@11234231423423]

Those pigs get huge. Potbellied pigs are often abandoned when they grow because poeple think and are told they will remain quite small.