Runaway pigs looking for lifelong home after rescue

The pigs were saved after they were seen roaming the fields near Walesby, Nottinghamshire

Pigs found roaming free in a village in Nottinghamshire are now safe and sound after their rescue.

One of two pigs, discovered in a field near Walesby last Sunday, was captured by animal lover Sammie Allen, but the second proved to be stubborn.

On Thursday, after days of failed attempts, Ms Allen managed to reunite the pair with the help of volunteers.

Jon Beresford, co-founder and trustee of Brinsley Animal Rescue, said: "The pigs are safe, we now need to find them a lifelong home."

Ms Allen kept the pigs in her animal stables until a rescue charity was able to collect them

Mr Beresford said Ms Allen was an "absolute superstar" for dedicating days to bringing the animals to safety.

He said: "She's undoubtedly saved the pigs' lives because neither the landowner nor the police would want those pigs there for long."

On Saturday, the pigs will be taken in by Brinsley Animal Rescue where they will stay temporarily.

With no traceability of where the animals had come from, Mr Beresford said he hoped the charity could find a new home for the "friendly" pair.

Ms Allen, from Ollerton, was dragged through a hedge as she attempted to rope the male and female pigs on Monday.

After managing to capture both, the female leapt from a temporary pen Ms Allen had made back to freedom.

On Thursday, the pig was sedated by animal rescue volunteers to help take her away from arable fields and a "dangerous" road, said Ms Allen.

Now both pigs are safe, she said: "Once they've gone, I will be celebrating. I've realised pigs are a lot of hassle."