Let’s break it down a bit…

Renting:

 Most landlords do not allow renters to own pet pigs. This is due to inbreeding and farm hogs being bred into mini pigs. If a mini pig is not bred responsibly it will root up walls, floors, carpets, and become extremely destructive.

  Landlords have had problems with untrained pet pigs being destructive on their property and rarely allow renters to own them.

 If you rent, CHECK to make sure you are allowed to own a mini pig. We will gladly speak to your landlord and answer any questions they may have.

  We’re sorry, but we prefer to not adopt out to people that live in apartments. Although each situation is different, an apartment poses lots of problems. A pig needs a yard when older to play, and makes noises (though not cumbersome) that not everyone may appreciate. Owning an apartment leads to rehoming.

Living in city limits:

 If you live in the city and not out in the country, ALWAYS check with your city’s board of zoning to be sure mini pigs are allowed. A lot of cities allow pet pigs, but a lot of cities prefer the owner to have an acre of land, or the pet pig to be under a certain weight. Some cities do not allow pigs.

Subdivisions, Platts, & HOA’s:

  If you live in a subdivision or as us northerners call it, a platt… you might be under the guidelines of an HOA. An HOA stands for “Home Owner’s Association.”

  An “HOA” may also prevent you from adopting if it is written in the guidelines/rules that a pet pig is considered livestock and not allowed.

  A quick message to your HOA representative will quickly clear things up and get you a straight answer on whether or not owning a pet pig in your neighborhood will be tolerated.

A couple things to remember…

~ALWAYS get everything in writing. Never rely on someone’s word.

~Animal control can be a good source as to whether or not your area is allowed to own a mini pig, but your 100% answer will come from your zoning department.

~If you aren’t sure who to contact, contact us and we will be more than happy to find out who you need to get a hold of.. sometimes it can be tricky.

~NEVER try to own a pig where you aren’t allowed to. It never ends up working out well in the end, and the animal is always the one who ends up suffering