Holding a newborn for the first time is always a magical experiencewhether its a human infant or a baby animal. Johnson Homestead recently shared a video capturing their young daughter cradling a piglet for the very first time, and viewers cant get enough of the heart-melting moment. Make sure your audio is on, because the toddler gently repeats reassuring words to the piglet, telling him hes safe in her arms.
The scene is truly touching right up until the piglet suddenly becomes frightened, which immediately startles the little girl as well. The way their emotions unfold is both adorable and unforgettable. In the caption, Mama Johnson wrote, My favorite video ever. I cant stop watching it. Shes just so tender with her animals! And honestly, we feel the samewe watched it several times, smiling the entire way through.
Viewers Were Delighted by the Toddler and Her Piglet Friend
The video spread quickly online, gathering nearly 5 million views, close to one million likes, and thousands of comments. One user, @Sebastian, received over 29,000 likes for sharing a screenshot of Fern holding Wilbur the piglet from the classic film Charlottes Web. Another viewer joked, FERN? IS THAT YOU?
@Raising Kane F.O.E. praised the mom by saying, Children speak the way theyre spoken togreat job, mama. @Coco in the Comments imagined the family dogs thoughts: The pup is like, You otay bro! Shes good people!
Meanwhile, @eliyaxia noted that the toddlers repeated It otay, it otay! seemed to become more of a pep talk for herself. @IAmAmi added with a smile, Those last few otays were definitely for her. @sumlkwhose comment earned more than 22,000 likesjoked, The piglet is like, NO, it is NOT otay! Release me!
Others praised the girl's gentle reaction. @DelphicWitch wrote, She did amazing. She only got scared because the piglet got scared. You could see how much she wanted to comfort him. So sweet! @edoras76 agreed, saying, She didnt drop him or shove him away when he wiggled and squealedthat shows real compassion.
Well definitely be keeping an eye on Johnson Homestead to enjoy more moments of this sweet little girl caring for her animals.
This story originally appeared on PawNation on December 1, 2025, in the News section.
