Pedro the old grey horse is very sick and all the other animals on the farm are extremely concerned. One evening, Bobby, the only pig on the farm, overhears the farmer talking to his wife:
"Looks like we'll have to take old Pedro to the knacker's, he's not going to get much better."
Bobby the pig is shocked to the bone, so he runs off and organizes all the animals to do whatever they can to help Pedro. The cows donate milk, the other horses pass on some of their feed, the chickens and geese brush him down and peck off the parasites, the dogs and cats steal apples and pears from the orchard, the goats take him out for fresh air and exercise and Bobby the pig himself gives the old horse gentle, healing massages.
Day by day, Pedro gains in strength and is gradually back to full health and fitness. The farmer is so happy about the recovery of his favorite old workhorse that he decides to invite all the neighbours over for a big barbecue to celebrate and that afternoon he slaughters his only pig...
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