Video: Ufa family lives with 45-kg mini pig

Ufa residents Elena and Petr took in a mini pig named Rosa six months ago. The six-year-old pig has lived in several homes: first in a breeding farm, from where she was rescued and taken to Rublyovka, then she ended up in a shelter, from where she came to the owners from Bashkortostan. Don«t be fooled by the »mini« in this animal»s name; in fact, Rosa weighs a full 45 kg (about 99 lb), and that«s still considered not very much for this breed. See more in the UFA1.RU video.

Life with a mini pig requires patience: Rosa is stubborn, curious, and not very well-behaved — she loves to overturn trash bins and resists hoof trimming, and she also hates taking baths. But despite all this, she is quite smart, learns well, and performs tricks for treats, especially for fruits, vegetables, and buckwheat.

Besides her, the house is home to a pony, dogs, cats, and a turtle — all the animals were rescued or taken from shelters or difficult situations by the family, and despite the diversity, they live together peacefully.

The full interview can be read here.