Australian police catch dog and pig duo

Police have appealed for the owners to come forward after the discovery of a pig and dog running free together near Melbourne.

Police came across the strange duo loping along in tandem on Milky Lane, Whittlesea, northeast of Melbourne.

Leading Senior Constable Mick Hall said the two four-legged friends had obviously come from one home.



"They act like a pair of pork chops when you try to separate them," he said.

"They're lying all cuddled up together on the front lawn waiting for their owners."

The pup is believed to be a golden retriever or labrador, aged about 18 months. Its porky mate is white and also believed to be fairly young.

Update: They've now been reunited with their owners.