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

Pet pigs have been growing in popularity for years. If you're considering getting a miniature pig as a companion, here are some things you can do to ensure it lives high on the hog. According to ...

CLINTON, Ark — A national craze of owning mini pigs swept the nation a couple of years ago. Now, we are seeing the aftermath, and it's sad. Clinton resident Christa Cossey got a pig less than a year ...

Blue Martin once owned a bunny named Bacon. Now she’s president of Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue, a nonprofit that educates people about miniature pigs and helps find permanent homes for the animals.

ESTACADA, Ore. — When an animal has no other place to go, you can be sure Kit Collins will do her best to give them a home — even if that means welcoming in 20 four-legged friends. Collins and her ...

At one time or another we all have begged our parents for a pet. Typically, a dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig... something small and fluffy. Many people even go the route of fish, snakes, or frogs when ...

MARANA — Oatis the piglet was smaller than Bryanna Tinsley’s head when she purchased and shipped him from Texas. Tinsley said the pig now weighs about 120 pounds. Tinsley, who lives in Avondale, is ...

Growing up in Iowa, where there are more pigs than people, I developed an affection for these smart, curious, and complex animals. I was recently reminded of the appeal of pigs after talking to a ...