Pigs can be smart, affectionate pets—but they’re often misunderstood. Here’s what to know about owning a pet pig, from growth ...

Harwich Animal Control is investigating the death of a pot-bellied pig whose emaciated body was found in a remote area of town earlier this week. The female adult pig was significantly underweight at ...

In the late 1980s there was an interest, some might call a fad, of obtaining pot-bellied pigs as pets. I was working in a small animal practice in the West End of Richmond. My boss knew that I had a ...

He has stumpy legs and a long body covered with stiff, black hair. Pet him. It feels as if the hairdresser sprayed on far too much mousse. His belly sags to a point no more than 2, 3 inches off the ...

DEDHAM — Are you considering a new pet for 2024? Do you have a big yard? The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston in Dedham may have a solution for you that is affectionate, intelligent and doesn’t ...

When we think of animals in a shelter waiting to be adopted, cats and dogs typically come to mind. However, recently, there have been a number of pot-bellied pigs finding themselves homeless and in ...

The Red Wing City Council met on Monday. Here’s a summary of some of the decisions: • The council passed an ordinance that allows pot-bellied pigs to be kept as domestic pets. "We had to do something, ...