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Lord of the oinks? Piglet named after Tolkien character saved

  • A piglet named Tom was rescued after being found on the roadside at about a day old, with his umbilical cord still attached.
  • A member of the public kept Tom warm overnight before taking him to Carole Webb, who rescued him.
  • Webb hand-reared Tom indoors using hot water bottles and heat pads.
  • Named after Tom Bombadil, Tom now roams a three-acre field at Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary and enjoys belly rubs.
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Lord of the oinks? Piglet named after Tolkien character saved

Tom the pig was named after “Lord of the Rings” character Tom Bombadil.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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