A domestic pig that once belonged to a “famous YouTuber” has been found “abandoned” in a field in a “mutilated” state, animal rescuers claim.
Pearl was reportedly found alone next to another pig that had died from a “life-threatening infection” in her uterus.
Thankfully, she made it, although she’s reportedly “lucky to be alive.”
Footage of her heartbreaking plight was shared by The Gentle Barn, a US animal shelter that saved Pearl from what she felt would likely have been death.
The now-viral TikTok video details the dire state the pig was in when it was found and claims Pearl was “originally bought from a breeder by an influencer.”
While her previous owner wasn’t directly named, social media has been quick to speculate that the pig once belonged to YouTube megastar Logan Paul.
Logan Paul, 27, has yet to comment but has shared several photos and videos with his pet pig – also named Pearl – in the past.
The Sanctuary Gentle Barn explained that many pigs are often bought under the guise of being a “mini” breed – and cause problems for owners when they grow much larger than expected.
“People often buy ‘mini pigs’ or ‘teacup pigs’ for clout online because they think they’ll stay small,” the video caption reads.
Pearl is “happy to be alive” after being found with “life-threatening” health issues. tick tock
Pearl is said to be fine now but is “heartbroken”. tik tok
“Unfortunately, if they inevitably grow very large and have a lot of unexpected needs, they get discarded.
“Pearl has clearly gone through so much trauma that we can hardly imagine, but now she is safe with us at The Gentle Barn.”
While many in the comments were quick to claim Pearl was Logan Paul’s pig, in the video The Gentle Barn stressed that the pig they rescued was “irresponsibly relocated” and later abandoned.
“While we don’t know everything she’s been through in her past, we do know that her life now is filled with friends, nutritious food, world-class care and so much love.”
Since then, however, fans have started flooding Paul’s social media accounts demanding an explanation.
On Twitter, a photo Paul shared with Pearl in February 2020 was deluged with accusations and disbelieving comments.
“Why did you leave her?” pressed an angry user.
“Can you explain how Pearl was found abandoned and injured in a field,” asked another.
Others have shared side-by-side pictures of pictures shared by Pearl’s Paul with the spotted pig in the rescue video.
In February 2021, Paul – who has over 23 million YouTube followers – relocated to Puerto Rico from his home in California.
Some fans of the star believe he gave Pearl a new home during his move before she was later found abandoned by animal rescuers.
Some fans believe Logan gave Paul Pearl a new home during his move before she was later found abandoned by animal rescuers. Getty Images
A video shared on his social media channel four years ago shows the star buying the pig from a breeder with an ex-girlfriend and naming her Pearl.
“This is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life,” he says during the vlog while cradling the then-piglet.
By 2020, he had revealed that the “mini pig” was now huge.
Paul, who dabbled in boxing after finding fame online, recently apologized to fans who lost money after investing in his cryptocurrency game, CryptoZoo.
He was criticized for encouraging people to buy cryptocurrency collectibles for what he called a “really fun money-making game.”
But more than a year after its launch, no game has materialized and Paul has apparently abandoned the project, the BBC reports.