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A piglet in Iowa is getting a fresh start after leaping from the back of a truck driving down the highway. Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control (CRACC)ย announced on social mediaย that the young pig,ย Peppa, made what they called a โdaring leapโ before being safely rounded up with the help of Cedar Rapids Police and the Department of Natural Resources. They say she was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries.
According to CRACC, Peppa suffered a few bruises and some road rash but is otherwise doing well. Staff say that she enjoyed what may have been her first taste of grass and received plenty of cuddles from her caretakers. Sheโs also receiving veterinary care fromย Dr. Ackmanย and the state veterinarian for her continued recovery.
CRACC says itโs working closely with Iowa Farm Sanctuary to provide Peppa with a safe, permanent home. The organization adds that she wonโt be available for adoption, but thanks the community for their support and promises to keep sharing updates on Peppaโs journey. Staff describe her as โdestined for hogging the spotlightโ and say they're grateful that sheโll now have the chance to live out her life in comfort.
Source:ย UPI