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Foreclosed 1,000-pound pig saved from slaughterhouse
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Steve Harrigan reports from Palmetto, Florida
- Duration 2:25
- Date Feb 27, 2013
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-- a guy in Florida lost his home to force formed a foreclosure right but says he's really more concerned about his big pig Arnold.
You seat of the farmer as that new home but it's by no means big enough for that big.
Which reportedly weighs 1000.
Pounds.
The favorite meal and diced potatoes pasta shells in dog food.
Arnold was destined for the slaughter house no doubt in fact its first owner -- eat dinner.
But this foreclosure story has a happy ending neighbors have come to Arnold's rescued.
Steve Harrigan -- I've -- Paul meadow Florida -- this one hello Steve.
Shepherd when Dave good Marty's house got foreclosed on it looked pretty grim for his pets have four years Arnold.
After all who -- no no this would be willing to take care of -- paid a vet bills.
For 1000 pound pig but that's exactly what's happened.
You.
Neighbors Michael and paddy Armstrong agreed to adopt Arnold's.
Kind of felt sorry for him because he was like him in the event coming up all -- their -- to one he wanted to kill and you know and I want to make sure you have a good life.
-- -- -- I don't like give me in the way you might say bit.
These guys and take care -- even like I am that's all I'm concerned about.
The house is just a piece of wood so you're more concerned about Arnold say.
Did -- losing your house here.
He's a best friend I've ever had -- for my wife.
People they come and go do you think there -- your friend in reality they're distant acquaintance.
-- it is forever.
And the animal if it's your friend is clear all the time no matter what you are how you -- how you treated.
They forgive you.
It's instant right.
To.
The Armstrong's -- trying to gradually change Arnold's diet away from potatoes impostor.
To more fruits and vegetables they're hoping a Trimmer Arnold will be more comfortable in his new home.
Shepperd back to you from hostilities in south Lebanon to hogs in South Florida Steve Harrigan can do at all.