<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ueEjm_0vfMBLJb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ueEjm_0vfMBLJb00" width="1200" height="675" ></figure>It's Penny's birthday and everyone's invited to celebrate! The pig, who was saved by The Gentle Barn in Missouri after a tragic accident, had a birthday party to mark the occasion. And now the animal rescue is paying tribute to their favorite happy pig.Life looks so different for Penny now. Before she was saved, Penny fell off of a transport truck "bound for a bad place" and needed help. Now she gets a personalized birthday cake, served to her in her pen.And by birthday cake we mean watermelon with peanut butter smeared on top. Hey — it's her day. What Penny likes, goes. They even decorated the cake with a "P" made of blueberries. What a perfect treat!The clip from The Gentle Barn shows Penny in all her birthday glory. At the sanctuary, Penny lives the good life. Of course, there are birthday parties. But the pig also gets to do things she loves most. Like daydreaming, hanging out in the mud with her bestie Ella, and getting belly rubs. Yep, it's good to be Penny.People in the comments section wished Penny the happiest of birthdays. "Sweet Penny Happy Birthday," wrote one person. "Happy birthday Penny! I too enjoy belly rubs and a good bath," another commenter joked. "YOU'RE THE BEST I LOVE YOU FOR THIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL," exclaimed someone else. "Aaaw Sweet Penny I love her so much! Happy birthday sweet girl!" gushed one person.<h2>Celebrating Your Pet’s Birthday</h2>Whether you're whooping it up on the day your beloved family pet was born or reveling in their "gotcha day," it's totally normal to get excited for your pet's birthday. It's a big deal! Of course, your animal might not exactly know what's going on. But they'll surely enjoy being the center of attention and getting special treatment.For most people, celebrating a cat or dog's special day can really be a treat. They'll even throw them a little party filled with family and friends! Even if you don't have a large budget to throw your pet a party, you can still do something to mark the day.Many animals love getting attention from their owners. So try and carve out some one-on-one time with your animal doing their favorite thing — even if that's lying on the couch! Your pet will surely appreciate a new toy, or even a new version of their favorite toy will make them really happy. Treats are very much appreciated. Really there's no wrong way to celebrate. No matter what kind of "party" you throw, your pet is bound to love it.Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips.</div></body>

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Pig Who Fell off a Truck Is Now the Belle of the Ball at Her Birthday Party

It's Penny's birthday and everyone's invited to celebrate! The pig, who was saved by The Gentle Barn in Missouri after a tragic accident, had a birthday party to mark the occasion. And now the animal rescue is paying tribute to their favorite happy pig. Life looks so different for Penny...