Resident Looks to Bring ‘Teacup’ Pig Home
However, with the city’s ban on a variety of animals, it’s not likely to happen.
A Lakewood woman would like to keep a ‘teacup’ pig as a pet in her Cohassett Avenue home. However, a number of animals — including swine — are prohibited from living in the city, according to city ordinances. Shelby Costo, a lifelong resident, asked for council’s blessing at a recent council meeting to keep the domesticated, smaller-sized pig in her home. It's called a "teacup" pig, because — wait for it — the animal is small enough to fit inside of a teacup. “I have always been looking for a pet experience that is more unique than just a dog or a cat and that also would not be dangerous to the community,” she told council. “These interact well with other dogs and I do have two pugs already at home as well as small children. They thrive …
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Jane Mager
4:43 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Google won't help much. It's been breeder-bombed with incorrect information! The best thing to do is contact rescues and sanctuaries for information, including asking to speak with the vets that work with sanctuaries! It's very hard for prospective owners to get correct information and they end up being victims as much as the pigs do! We're working on materials for prospective owners and hope to … more ›