The pig became famous after a run in Hollywood; Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren won her at a silent auction and sent her to a 7-acre sanctuary | World News

Wilbur the pig went from roaming the West Hollywood neighborhood to becoming an unlikely candidate in an adoption contest. After his appearance was captured on video and circulated online, the pig was taken to West LA Animal Shelter, where no owner appeared. Four people eventually expressed interest in taking him, which led to a quiet sale. As ABC News reported, the winning bid came from Marcia Zwilling, executive director of the Diane Warren Foundation, on behalf of Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren. Warren had seen pictures of Wilbur and was looking for him in a safe place. Now he will move to his seven-acre Malibu sanctuary, where he will meet other rescued animals.

Wilbur the pig attracts four hopeful adopters after his West Hollywood rescue

Wilbur was first spotted roaming the West Hollywood neighborhood, where his unexpected appearance was captured on video. The pictures went viral, turning the loose pig into a familiar sight for people following the story.His journey changed when he was taken to the West LA Animal Shelter. The workers waited for the owner to search for him, but no one came forward. That left the shelter facing an unusual adoption situation as word of the pig continued to spread.By Thursday, four people had arrived hoping to take Wilbur. Since they had interest from more than one home, the shelter used a silent auction to decide who would be dealt with.

Diane Warren wins a bid to give Wilbur a new home at her Malibu sanctuary

The successful bid was made by Marcia Zwilling, executive director of the Diane Warren Foundation. He performed in the name of Warren, the songwriter behind many of the film’s songs and a 17-time Oscar nominee. According to Zwilling, Warren had seen news footage of Wilbur walking through West Hollywood and immediately wanted to help. He contacted Zwilling with a simple request.“Diane saw the news clips and she saw a little pig running around West Hollywood and she just called me and said, ‘Please take the pig, take the pig!’For Wilbur, that meant moving from an animal shelter to a very different place. He is now headed to Warren’s seven-acre sanctuary in Malibu, where he will live with other rescued animals.

A seven-acre sanctuary in Malibu

The sanctuary is meant to give Wilbur plenty of space and company. Zwilling said he will have other animal companions and they will be fed what he described as delicious salads. There is also a small problem with his name. Warren already has another pig named Wilbur at the sanctuary, which means the new arrival may be given a different one.Warren suggested “Hollywood” as a possible substitute, a fitting reference to the place where the pig first became known.

Warren jokes about his Oscar record

Warren has spent most of his career writing film scores and has received 17 Oscar nominations without winning an Academy Award. His reaction to Wilbur’s arrival was not easy at all. “I lost the Oscars but I won the pig,” said Warren.This is marked as Wilbur’s extraordinary journey reaches its final stage. What started as a pig suddenly appearing on the streets of West Hollywood ended with it being claimed at auction and given a forever home at a secret animal sanctuary.