We all should know what a pig is. Most of us have seen them and even know that they make a snorting "oink" sort of sound. But how many of us know a domesticated pig?? This type of pig has been around many years. Even the sitcom Green Acres hosted a character Arnold the pig.
Arnold and the other domesticated pigs have their day of respect on July 17 each year. It seems like big pot bellied pigs that are seen in the zoo are most often thought of. It may surprise you but my mama taught me so it must be true that pigs are rather intelligent and creative animals. Were you aware that pigs can be taught to do tricks?? Perhaps that is why many individuals keep them as pets.
Many zoos will celebrate National Pig Day. They may host activities such as a snort off, pig outs, and even online pig chats.
National Pig Day was created by a Texas Art teacher Ellen Stanley in 1972,
I love pigs because they brought us BACON!!!
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I didn't know there was National Pig day, I am obsessed with pigs.. They are so sweet and smart, I hope to own a pot belly one, some day!
ReplyDeleteI feel so guilty every time I see a baby pig because they are ADORABLE. They can reach kitten adorableness level with no problem, but why do they have to be so delicious as well!!??? :( it breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteI had a baby pig when I was little, it was so cute and I loved it so much. They are so adorable when they are little.
ReplyDeleteAwww..he's so cute. You never think of pigs being adorable but when they are little they sure are.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I had no idea it was Pig Day (or that there even was a pig day haha)
ReplyDeleteAw how cute I never knew there was such a thing as pig day! Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a domesticated pig in person, but I am familiar with people taking them in as a house pet! I think it's awesome that we have a day to celebrate them! That's really adorable!
ReplyDeleteawe, i didn't know it was pig day. They're so cute I just want to pick one up and cuddle it... if it didn't squeal in my ear.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to have a day for everything now! A very cute post!
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting! I think it's nice that we're celebrating a day like this. I haven't really thought of taking care of a pig before, but I understand why people would have them as pets! So adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! I never knew there exists such day for them. Anyway, I grew up with our neighbor raising pigs and I can see why they make such great pets.
ReplyDeleteWow, never knew that there's a pig day until now. Quite amusing.!
ReplyDeleteMy son keeps asking me if I'd like to get a pet pig. It's not for me because of the squealing!
ReplyDeleteMy friend wants to get one. I need to forward this post to her.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a pig day, although I didn't know there were many different days like this out there! I absolutely love pigs! Ever since I was little I use to collect all things pig related. I think they're so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute to have a special day for our friendly hogs. I know a few people with pigs as pets.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm, Bacon....
ReplyDeleteI mean, yay Pigs! I love pigs, lol!
This is the first time that I heard Pig day. it sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteAwe, it's so cute Pigs have a national day! Pigs are so adorable I can also see why so many people have them as pets :)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that there was a day to celebrate pigs. They are adorable and unfortunately delicious too.
ReplyDeletewow! since 1972 that's a long history of pig days i'm impressed didnt even know about this. hahaa yes my uncle had a domesticated pig, it was adorable.
ReplyDeleteI was just telling my husband how I wanted a pet pig. Who knew it was pig day? That's purely coincidental.
ReplyDeleteFunny enough I have a lot of friends who have "pet pigs" and none of them said anything about this on social media! I wonder if they even knew.
ReplyDeleteNice day to celebrate all the amazing pigs, especially the ones in the movies like Peppa Pig & Babe.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know there's such a Pig Day. It sounds interesting and fun. :)
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Pigs can be so cute!
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