While this pudgy vocalist may need to improve his range before headlining at the Sydney Opera House, his rustic pitch has certainly caught the attention of staff at the BC SPCA㽶Ƶֱs Good Shepherd Barn in Surrey.
Meet Lyle the singing pig.
The two-year-old pig has been in the BC SPCA㽶Ƶֱs care since September, when he was seized with several other animals as part of a cruelty investigation.
Fearful at first, the nervous porker broke free of his anxiety and started belting not-so-classical tunes for the staff taking care of him.
㽶ƵֱI㽶Ƶֱm not sure if he㽶Ƶֱs opera-ready, but it㽶Ƶֱs great to see him so much more social and vocalizing so much,㽶Ƶֱ BC SPCA farm animal care supervisor Leiki Salumets said in a press release issued Thursday morning.
Aside from entertaining his favourite volunteers, Lyle enjoys belly rubs and foot massages, according to the release.
Described by BC SPCA volunteers as 㽶Ƶֱvery much a ladies man,㽶Ƶֱ the pig had a case of stage fright during a media availability event Friday afternoon.
BC SPCA is searching for a forever home for Lyle. To arrange and meet the 㽶Ƶֱsinging pig,㽶Ƶֱ email rescues@spca.bc.ca