A RESCUED piglet and resident of Lancefield sanctuary Edgar’s Mission has been winning hearts across Australia after she made her debut on national television.
Tottie is starring in a series of Animals Australia television commercials titled ‘Be their Hero’, a tale of unexpected love and friendship.
“The series was created to reveal a new possibility, a new potential that exists, through opening our hearts to these very special animals,” Animals Australia’s Lyn White said.
Tottie quickly learnt how to sit and stay among other requests at the shoot, which took place at Edgar’s Mission and locations across Lancefield.
“Pigs are incredibly intelligent animals,” sanctuary founder Pam Ahern said.
“If you want to a pig to do something, best to work out how this can be achieved on their terms, not yours. Their smarts are so keen.
“Tottie persuades us to consider all of the intelligent, fun-loving and sensitive pigs who are no different to her, yet who will never realise those potentials as they languish on factory farms the world over. No different to her, save their fate.”
Tottie’s adventures on screen have made her somewhat of a celebrity during the sanctuary’s weekend tours, which are free to the public.
“‘Be their Hero’ is a clarion call to caring Australians to become heroes for these animals,” Ms White said.
“There is an inner hero within each of us. One who deeply understands the power of each generation to transform, rather than conform.”
The television commericals can be found at animalsaustralia.org.
