Many pet pigs end up in rescues after owners realize they were unprepared for the specific needs of owning a pig. Before bringing a pig as a pet into your life, it’s essential to understand what keeping pigs actually involves, from size and space to time, money and even legal considerations.
Source: Los Angeles Times, January 26, 2026. Link.
INSIGHTS: Kevin Spencer has written a rare how-to-own-and-operate-a-tiny-pig article. It walks through what to know before committing to a pet pig, how pigs grow and live, and why, just like with cats and dogs, adoption plays such an important role in responsible pig ownership.