While this pudgy vocalist may need to improve his range before headlining at the Sydney Opera House, his rustic pitch has certainly caught the attention of staff at the BC SPCA害羞草研究所檚 Good Shepherd Barn in Surrey.

Meet Lyle the singing pig.

The two-year-old pig has been in the BC SPCA害羞草研究所檚 care since September, when he was seized with several other animals as part of a cruelty investigation.

Fearful at first, the nervous porker broke free of his anxiety and started belting not-so-classical tunes for the staff taking care of him.

害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 not sure if he害羞草研究所檚 opera-ready, but it害羞草研究所檚 great to see him so much more social and vocalizing so much,害羞草研究所� BC SPCA farm animal care supervisor Leiki Salumets said in a press release issued Thursday morning.

Aside from entertaining his favourite volunteers, Lyle enjoys belly rubs and foot massages, according to the release.

Described by BC SPCA volunteers as 害羞草研究所渧ery much a ladies man,害羞草研究所� the pig had a case of stage fright during a media availability event Friday afternoon.

BC SPCA is searching for a forever home for Lyle. To arrange and meet the 害羞草研究所榮inging pig,害羞草研究所� email rescues@spca.bc.ca