The family rescued Bernie in December. After months of care, his reality has completely transformed.
CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. — Buffalo Bernie, a local piglet that was rescued after birth, is capturing hearts with his inspiring story of survival. His incredible journey has even inspired a children’s book.
“I got a lot of feedback, people telling me that, you know, it’s like the perfect material for a children’s book. So I went to work,” Richelle Zawacki, Bernie’s mom and author of the book “Buffalo Bernie,” said.
“Bernie was critically injured by his mother a few hours after birth, and we rescued him at eight hours old and took him into the home, and he needed around-the-clock care,” Zawacki said.
The family rescued Bernie in December. After months of care, his reality completely transformed.
“The wound is closed, no more wound care, eating solid food. So the book was really about his journey and his determination to kind of survive,” Zawacki said.
The book has already resonated with readers, with 200 copies sold. Even Amazon has taken notice, nominating “Buffalo Bernie” for Best Book of the Month and listing it as an Amazon top seller.
“We thought that it might get a little bit of attention kind of from the start, because of the amount of attention that Bernie has gotten. We didn’t think that we’d get nominated for the best book of the month or that it would be the top seller. I mean, that’s wild – to be the top seller on Amazon,” Zawacki said.
This is just the beginning for Bernie.
“There’s going to be more Buffalo Bernie books coming out. It’s going to be a series,” Zawacki said.
Bernie’s journey is far from over, and the family who saved him in Clarence Center is cherishing every moment.
“It’s been a very rewarding journey with him,” Zawacki said.
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