The Rich Times

A pet pig in China is enjoying a life that most of us would love to lead courtesy its affectionate owner. Li Yuan never thought a pig could bring so much happiness- a laid back sort enjoys music, provides company on neighborhood strolls and makes friends easily. Two years ago, Li brought the piglet from a market in Beijing. The male pig, a Bama miniature had a short and round body. Such piglets typically weigh 15 or 20 kg, or 33 to 44 pounds. However, this overweight, pampered pig weighs about 150kg.

What’s more is that Laifu, the male pig, has two nannies who massage him regularly, and has a room of his own. His owner Li Yuan spends 800 dollars a month to rent several basement rooms so that Laifu can walk freely, reports China Daily. The swine gets meals of milk pills, potato chips, carrots, bamboo shoots, hawthorn, corn, rice and various fruits. He also takes vitamins every day. The 2-year-old pig also has an exercise regimen. Every day at 5 am he wakes up and waits for Li at the elevator. Li and Laifu return around 8 am. Laifu has breakfast, sleeps awhile, then gets up to bask in the sunshine and later has lunch. Li said that he also likes listening to music; particularly the songs of Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou (a favorite being Qinghuaci, or Blue and White Porcelain). Laifu’s nanny Wang Ayi described his music appreciation. “Every time I put the recorder under his head as he lies down, he keeps silent and indulges himself in the music by swaying his tail,” she said.
The story behind why Li brought Laifu and the pig’s name is that, she was told that raising a pig when she was in her 50’s could bring good fortune, Li cherished the pig so much she named him Laifu (or “fortune comes”). “Indeed, he brings me good business and a peaceful soul,” said Li, who is a merchant. “Laifu comes not by accident,” Li said, explaining that a fold of skin on his head resembling yuan bao, or ancient money, appeared four months after his arrival, to the delight of Li, who saw it as a good sign. Now wonder she pampers him so much!!!
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