The dog, the cat, and the six micro-pigs share a home together

In a friendship that would make animation film producers sit up and take notice, a cat, a dog and six micro-pigs have formed a firm bond for real in one UK home.

Go on, give us a cuddle: Daisy the dog nuzzles up on the couch to micro pig Nimrod

Micro-pigs Chinook, Serge, Frenchie, Biscuit, Nimrod and Manuka share their home with Daisy the dog, and house cat Hector - they all eat, sleep and play together.
Animal lover Jane Croft, the owner of the adorable gang in Christchurch, Cambridgeshire, says her little companions have loads of fun together. On occasion, their numbers are boosted by Jane allowing a couple of her other charges to roam in her home.
Contrary to the popular myth about pigs, the intelligent animals like to keep exceptionally clean and love company.
They make such good pets their popularity is booming worldwide - even Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, visited Jane's farm to buy two micro-pigs for his sisters.
Originally stemming from Vietnamese pot bellied pigs, micro-pigs, also known as miniature pigs and teacup pigs, have been selectively bred for their small sizes.

Milking it: Hector the house cat and micro pig Manuka (tan colour) allow, from left, Nimrod, Serge and Frenchie a slurp of liquid refreshment

OK, so where do I sleep? Daisy the dog makes room for (standing) Chinook and
(from left) Nimrod, Frenchie, Biscuit and Serge

Fancy a walk? Manuka the micro pig and Hector use the cat flap to get out in the
sunshine

In a friendship that would make animation film producers sit up and take notice, a
cat, a dog and six micro-pigs have formed a firm bond for real in one UK home.