These Animals Have Thrived Despite Their Disabilities

Chris P. Bacon

Laugh it up all you want… this pig is really named Chris P. Bacon and he is such an inspiration that there are books and even toys based on him. The cute little pig was born with a congenital defect that affected his back legs and made it impossible for him to put any weight on them.

But then a veterinarian built him a special wheeled harness, allowing the pig to walk around freely. The vet, Dr. Len Lucero, said “[f]or most animals, this would lead to their ultimate demise. For Chris P. Bacon, this is only the beginning of the rest of his life.” Chris P. Bacon has grown over the years and is now in a larger wheelchair-type contraption, but he’s still motivating and inspiring people with his unique story.