Do zoning laws affect my ability to own a pet pot-bellied pig?
Yes. Pot-bellied pigs are considered livestock by the USDA and by the zoning officials. Ownership of these pets may be prohibited in your area. It is important to check with zoning officials before you bring home your pot-bellied pig. This is also a consideration when moving out of state. • Is it true that pot-bellied pigs are a lot like dogs? Not really. Although pigs are very intelligent creatures and can be trained similarly to dogs, they have a different social structure and respond to humans in a different way. Dominance training, for instance, works on dogs, but doesn’t work on pigs. If you are considering adopting a pig, please visit a sanctuary in your area to see what these creatures are really like. You may be surprised by the amount of attention these animals desire and require. • Do pigs typically bite? Biting behavior will vary depending on the pig’s experiences. As a rule, they only bite when frightened. Pigs have a wide range of personalities and experiences, though. Som
