When most people think of a warthog, they think of them as a wild, aggressive boar. But if you ask his sanctuary family and his thousands of TikTok followers about him, they’d say Wallace is one chilled-out dude. Definitely more of a Pumba than a problem.
Wallace lives at the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory and is cared for by his dad Greg Para. And with Wallace’s friendly, playful vibe, his dad gave him the nickname “wart-dog.”
This was baby Wallace.
…Now he’s a 200-pound porker with almost 200,000 followers!
And let me answer your first question: Yes, he does love belly rubs.
Wallace is buddies with all the other rescued animals around the sanctuary. He usually rolls with his dog back, consisting of two Jack Russells and a Weimaraner.
He enjoys classic hog hobbies like wallowing in the mud.
He also helps out around the sanctuary. But in more of a supervisory role.
And his employees always make sure to check with him before clocking out.
After a hard day’s work, he lets his dad know he’s ready for bed.
You can bet he’s pals with the other resident pigs.
Don’t worry, like a good doggo, he’s also house-trained.
Wallace is also happy to entertain human fans when they visit.
Ok Wallace, looks like you had a late night. We’ll leave you alone and let you sleep in.
For more wallowing with Wallace, follow @wallacethewarthog on TikTok and Instagram.
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