A farm in Devon, has seen the strangest of ‘best friend’ combination; the miniature pig (William) and a giant lop-ear rabbit (Charles).
Wililam is taking more initiative in their friendship by actively pursuing the companionship of Charles. The rabbit however does not seem to mind when the pig gobbles its food.
The black fur domesticated bunny named Rabbit, was a pet of Melbourne based couple Michelle Finn and Gerry Keogh. Gerry, who works as a nightclub employee returned home and hit the sheets only in the morning. At 6am the couple was awoken by scratching and thumping sounds made by Rabbit at their door as black smoke smouldered through the house. The couple finally realised that their house was on fire; Rabbit had successfully alerted its owner to escape in the nick of time.
Neighbours came by with their hoses in attempt to fight the fire before the fire brigade arrived. The fire investigators believed the cause of fire was due to a heater that caused the spark. The house however was badly burnt together with the 2 years worth of efforts in renovation; the estimated loss was approximately A$80,000.
Due to the on-going renovations, the smoke alarm was removed from the ceiling as painting was going on in the room. Fortunately for the couple, Rabbit was allowed to roam about freely in the house unless there were guests; hence saved their lives. Miraculously, Rabbit managed to survive 45 minutes of heat and smoke inhalation before their escape.
Whilst lives were saved the night, the couple and Rabbit were left homeless with their house lost to the fire ablaze.
Source: The Australian, Times Online