Welcome

Teacup Pigs? Fact or Fiction?

Are they all the same? Are they the same pig?

YES, THEY ARE!

The term "Teacup" refers to the SIZE of the pig,

NOT the type of pig!

Are you considering purchasing a "Teacup" Pig? A

"Micro Mini" Pig? A "Dandie" Pig? A "Miniature"

Potbelly Pig? A "Mini" or "Pocket" Pig? A "Juliana"

Pig?

We'll dispel the truths and the myths! Read on....

A day old bear fits in the palm of your hand! Would you buy one if the breeder "guaranteed" it would get no larger than a dog? Then why would you believe those pictures of pigs in teacups? If you look really close, you’ll see that those piglets still have umbilical cords attached to them! Did you know that a pig as young as 3 or 4 months can breed, they can have up to 12 piglets per litter every 4 months? So you've seen the parents? How old are they really?! Did you know that pigs can grow until they are 4 - 5 years old? Have you seen a picture of a live 5-year old "teacup" pig?! Why not? Because they usually die of health problems from being starved to stay small! Would you starve your dog to keep it small? How about your child? If you overfed your child, would they get bigger than they are meant to be? No, just fatter! Then why would you believe that "overfeeding your pet pig would make it into a giant pig? You can make a pig fat but you can't control it's genetic structure by feeding it too much as these breeders would have you believe! Do you think 1/4 cup of food is adequate for any pig, no matter how tiny? Would you feed your human baby just a 1/4 bottle of milk because that's all a tiny human would need? Then why would you believe a breeder telling you that overfeeding your pig would make it into a regular potbelly pig? All animals, including humans can be stunted by starvation alone! Can you reduce the size of an animal by inbreeding the smallest of the smallest in a litter? By starving it? YES, YOU CAN! If you starved your child, you would eventually stunt their growth! Is it worth the health problems down the road? Is it worth a shorter life span of your pet pig? NO, IT IS NOT! Would you do that to your own child? Then why do it to an animal? Pigs can be up to a 20 year commitment... are you prepared for the massive health issues and vet expenses that comes with altering the size of your pet? Are breeders that desperate to sell a pig that they will starve it to stay small? Check around, they all say you need to feed "their food", why? Because the pig would get to it's "normal miniature" size otherwise! What is normal? It varies! Like humans, their size will vary, a norm can be as small as 70 or 80 lbs or as large as 300 lbs! Generally they will be somewhere between 90 and 150 lbs... Remember that pigs grow for 5 to 6 years! Money and greed are the only reasons anyone would create a future situation where these pigs have no where to go when they don't stay 30 lbs! Do they even wonder why sanctuaries are full and overflowing? You are the human, you make the decisions... please start using your common sense! We need to stop being an instant gratification, throw-away society! Please don't breed or buy from breeders when thousands of unwanted pigs have to die! If you can love a 90 - 200 lb potbelly pig, please contact a rescue near you and adopt! Thank you for doing your research! The #1 reason is people give up their pigs is because the pig is NOT spayed or neutered. Pigs do NOT make good pets if they are not fixed! Please spay/neuter your pig and see the difference! The #2 most common reason people say they gave up their pet pig was due to not being able to handle their large size and/or behavior? Remember spaying or neutering your pig will make a great difference in their behavior. Please educate yourself on the proper needs and care of pet pigs. The #3 reason is ZONING! Someone complains and you find out you ARE NOT ZONED TO HAVE A PIG! Before looking any further into buying or adopting any pig, PLEASE check your zoning! A LOT of CITIES do NOT allow pigs as pets and most HOAs also do NOT allow them either! If you are renting, get "written" permission from your landlord as most of them do NOT allow pigs as pets! CHECK HERE - https://library.municode.com for your local zoning and should you have further questions please feel free to ask! Watch as Inside Edition goes undercover to see how "teacup" breeders con people into buying their piglets! CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/XPXqbrd43Q4 Can you trust anyone who sells any baby animal out of the trunk of their car? Then why would you trust that they are telling you the truth! You saw the parent pigs on their website? Did they claim to be "full grown"? Pigs can breed at 3 - 4 months old, "full grown" is 4 - 5 years old, generally too old to breed! Why would you think they would tell you the truth just because they want your money? Please read the countless stories of how this "teacup myth" has affected people's lives! Pigs CAN be the best pets for the proper people, but they are not the pet for all people, remember all baby animals grow up! Please read the following articles, interviews and stories (underlined areas will take you to their links) about the consequences of those "teacup" breeders' lies! • 1/01/2017: Cotton Branch Animal Sanctuary has partnered with many pig owners, rescues and sanctuaries to Bust the #BigMyth! Please take some time to watch some of the videos and help us get unknowing buyers educated! • The only true Association for Potbelly Pig Pets, please research NAPPA's many articles on pigs as pets! • 2/6/16: Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, one of the largest pig sanctuaries in the US shows the consequences of so many "teacup pigs" bought and abandoned. • 10/01/15: What happens to a "Teacup Pig" When they Hit 60 pounds? Rachel Virginia of the The Dodo spotlights Danji's story. • 9/22/15: Rachel Virginia of The Dodo spotlights about two lucky "teacup pigs": What Happens When Your 'Teacup' Pig Is 160 Pounds • 9/21/15: Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is overflowing with 600 unwanted, abandoned and abused pet pigs, read "Hog Heaven!" • 9/10/15: Ziggy was bought as a teacup pig, luckily his parents were willing to find any way they could to keep their 250 lb teacup pet. Now he's living the good life! Read about his lucky, amazing life here! • 8/29/15: CBS Evening News spotlights Lil Orphan Hammies Sanctuary: See all the grown up "teacup pigs" that end up here. • 8/06/15: If you are on Facebook, this is a good read from an ex-petpig breeder, now running of one of the nation's largest rescue and placement sanctuaries. • 7/22/15: "Teacup Pigs Getting Abandoned all across America" • 4/24/15: Do Teacup Pigs Really Exist? Get your answers here. • 1/21/15: It's a "Hogapocalypse" in Florida! See the full story here. • 11/26/14: 6 Reasons Why Teacup Pigs are NOT Pets, by Rachel Virginia of The DoDo • 9/30/14: Even National Geographic has seen the "Esther Effect"! Do you know even farm pigs are being sold as "teacup pigs? The problem is now worldwide! See the story here. • 9/21/14: A special "teacup pig" named Ziggy, famous on Facebook, will be moving back to the U.S. from St. Johns, not an easy task since he's quickly outgrown his size guarantee! We learned about how she paid an arm and a leg to get Ziggy from a breeder who was advertising a “special breed of teacup pigs” that would weigh about 25 pounds fully grown. Imagine Kristin’s shock when Ziggy, a four pound piglet, grew and grew and grew. Now at about 225 handsome pounds, Ziggy is in Kristin’s words “more to love” than she anticipated. Read his full story here. • 7/15/14: A personal experience letter (see Page 2) from the founder/operator of the largest pig sanctuary in the United States... • 7/20/13: A MUST READ! What it's really like to have a Potbelly Pig (yes, Teacup Pigs are Potbelly Pigs!) • 4/03/13: Not knowing she was talking to a reporter (full article) an animal caretaker at Happy Acres said their pigs made great house pets. She advised against keeping the pigs outdoors and said "they only needed to eat a quarter-cup of food per day." • 12/08/12: James, the "miniature" pig is flying high in Redfern! Click to see a day in his life! • 6/29/12: Paris Hilton thought she purchased a "Royal Dandie" pig not to get larger than 30 lbs, I think they meant 130 lbs! Obviously she refused to starve her, good for her! Here's an update on celebrity pet pigs! • 2/10/12: Astrid in Wonderland's YouTube Clip, a reality TV star meets Kito, sold as a teacup pig! • 11/08/11: Hogzillas! Check out Matt Whyman's story here! • 9/04/11: Someone's telling Porkies... Check out Bruce's Story! • 9/04/11: It's not a Hate Campaign that put Jane Croft out of Business, it's all her lies! Story here! • 4/06/11: The Truth is starting to surface... everywhere! It's a Pig Scandal! • 12/31/10: "Micro" Pig wasn't the Squeal Deal”! • 11/23/10: "Not so Pint-Sized Pig"! • 11/19/10: RSPCA Worried about Micro-Pigs • 11/09/10: So you Call this a MicroPig??? • 9/28/10: £700 micro pig outgrows Telford house • 8/18/10: UK Micro Pig Farm gets ads BANNED! False Advertising, of course! • 5/15/10: A definite must watch of these UK "teacup" pigs” that started this teacup craze! • 4/24/11: An Easter Birthday with my Teacup Family from Schnoidz Pigister. • 3/25/10: Best Friends has two teacup pigs that were sent at Dandie pigs... they sure don't look like a Dandie pig! Please see their journal here! • 3/08/10: Have you seen this prior episode of How I Met Your Mother? See video: Carrie Underwood cuddled with a "teacup" pig? It's unbelievable that the media is so careless when exploiting animals! Please comment to CBS (twiiter, facebook, etc.) that they would even promote such an untruth without doing any research! You would also think that Carrie Underwood, having grown up on a farm, would know even better! But they both got their 15 minutes of fame! Doesn't matter that it was at the expense of lots of non "teacup" sized pigs will become abandoned in a few months when they don't stay small! Please check back frequently as we build the facts and the fiction! If you are expecting to give up your pig if it gets too large or weighs too much, ASK THE BREEDER: Will you take back this pig should it become 100 or even 200 pounds? If they say no, DON'T BUY! Are you invited into their home to see the pig parents and babies interact? Can they provide proof of the age of the parent pigs? If not, they are not a reputable breeder! Do breeders sell sick, wormy piglets as "teacup" pigs? Yes! And as soon as they are brought back to health and put on a proper diet, they become regular sized potbellied pigs! Sanctuaries are overflowing with teacup pigs that could've, should've, would've, but didn't and all because size was of the utmost importance! If size is what you are looking for, a pig may not be right for you! No matter what the size, a pig is a pig and needs outside time! Time to root, time to dig, time to be a regular pig! There are almost no pigs, large or small, that can live in a condo or home where there is no yard! If you provide for the specialized needs of your pig, you and your pig will live a long, happy life! Thank you for checking back frequently while we gather and add information that can give you a clear understanding of pigs as pets before you purchase or perhaps adopt that special pig pet. Please be sure to read the articles on our "Just the Oinkin’ Facts" Page!

Don't Breed or Buy when Shelter Animals have to Die!

Rescue, Spay and Neuter!

Don't Buy a Piglet... Adopt a PigPet

If you need a hoof or tusk trim or would just like to contact us, please E-Mail us at: VegasPigPets@Outlook.com If you are interested in ADOPTING A POTBELLIED PIG, CLICK HERE FOR OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION - please print out the form, complete it in it’s entirety, and E-Mail it back to us at VegasPigPets@Outlook.com or Fax it to 888-579-9097 and someone will respond as soon as possible. BACK TO TOP

Welcome

Teacup Pigs? Fact or Fiction?

Are they all the same? Are they the same

pig? YES, THEY ARE!

The term "Teacup" refers to the SIZE of

the pig, NOT the type of pig!

Are you considering purchasing a

"Teacup" Pig? A "Micro Mini" Pig? A

"Dandie" Pig? A "Miniature" Potbelly Pig?

A "Mini" or "Pocket" Pig? A "Juliana" Pig?

We'll dispel the truths and the myths!

Read on....

A day old bear fits in the palm of your hand! Would you buy one if the breeder "guaranteed" it would get no larger than a dog? Then why would you believe those pictures of pigs in teacups? If you look really close, you’ll see that those piglets still have umbilical cords attached to them! Did you know that a pig as young as 3 or 4 months can breed, they can have up to 12 piglets per litter every 4 months? So you've seen the parents? How old are they really?! Did you know that pigs can grow until they are 4 - 5 years old? Have you seen a picture of a live 5-year old "teacup" pig?! Why not? Because they usually die of health problems from being starved to stay small! Would you starve your dog to keep it small? How about your child? If you overfed your child, would they get bigger than they are meant to be? No, just fatter! Then why would you believe that "overfeeding your pet pig would make it into a giant pig? You can make a pig fat but you can't control it's genetic structure by feeding it too much as these breeders would have you believe! Do you think 1/4 cup of food is adequate for any pig, no matter how tiny? Would you feed your human baby just a 1/4 bottle of milk because that's all a tiny human would need? Then why would you believe a breeder telling you that overfeeding your pig would make it into a regular potbelly pig? All animals, including humans can be stunted by starvation alone! Can you reduce the size of an animal by inbreeding the smallest of the smallest in a litter? By starving it? YES, YOU CAN! If you starved your child, you would eventually stunt their growth! Is it worth the health problems down the road? Is it worth a shorter life span of your pet pig? NO, IT IS NOT! Would you do that to your own child? Then why do it to an animal? Pigs can be up to a 20 year commitment... are you prepared for the massive health issues and vet expenses that comes with altering the size of your pet? Are breeders that desperate to sell a pig that they will starve it to stay small? Check around, they all say you need to feed "their food", why? Because the pig would get to it's "normal miniature" size otherwise! What is normal? It varies! Like humans, their size will vary, a norm can be as small as 70 or 80 lbs or as large as 300 lbs! Generally they will be somewhere between 90 and 150 lbs... Remember that pigs grow for 5 to 6 years! Money and greed are the only reasons anyone would create a future situation where these pigs have no where to go when they don't stay 30 lbs! Do they even wonder why sanctuaries are full and overflowing? You are the human, you make the decisions... please start using your common sense! We need to stop being an instant gratification, throw-away society! Please don't breed or buy from breeders when thousands of unwanted pigs have to die! If you can love a 90 - 200 lb potbelly pig, please contact a rescue near you and adopt! Thank you for doing your research! The #1 reason is people give up their pigs is because the pig is NOT spayed or neutered. Pigs do NOT make good pets if they are not fixed! Please spay/neuter your pig and see the difference! The #2 most common reason people say they gave up their pet pig was due to not being able to handle their large size and/or behavior? Remember spaying or neutering your pig will make a great difference in their behavior. Please educate yourself on the proper needs and care of pet pigs. The #3 reason is ZONING! Someone complains and you find out you ARE NOT ZONED TO HAVE A PIG! Before looking any further into buying or adopting any pig, PLEASE check your zoning! A LOT of CITIES do NOT allow pigs as pets and most HOAs also do NOT allow them either! If you are renting, get "written" permission from your landlord as most of them do NOT allow pigs as pets! CHECK HERE - https://library.municode.com for your local zoning and should you have further questions please feel free to ask! Watch as Inside Edition goes undercover to see how "teacup" breeders con people into buying their piglets! CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/XPXqbrd43Q4 Can you trust anyone who sells any baby animal out of the trunk of their car? Then why would you trust that they are telling you the truth! You saw the parent pigs on their website? Did they claim to be "full grown"? Pigs can breed at 3 - 4 months old, "full grown" is 4 - 5 years old, generally too old to breed! Why would you think they would tell you the truth just because they want your money? Please read the countless stories of how this "teacup myth" has affected people's lives! Pigs CAN be the best pets for the proper people, but they are not the pet for all people, remember all baby animals grow up! Please read the following articles, interviews and stories (underlined areas will take you to their links) about the consequences of those "teacup" breeders' lies! • 1/01/2017: Cotton Branch Animal Sanctuary has partnered with many pig owners, rescues and sanctuaries to Bust the #BigMyth! Please take some time to watch some of the videos and help us get unknowing buyers educated! • The only true Association for Potbelly Pig Pets, please research NAPPA's many articles on pigs as pets! • 2/6/16: Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, one of the largest pig sanctuaries in the US shows the consequences of so many "teacup pigs" bought and abandoned. • 10/01/15: What happens to a "Teacup Pig" When they Hit 60 pounds? Rachel Virginia of the The Dodo spotlights Danji's story. • 9/22/15: Rachel Virginia of The Dodo spotlights about two lucky "teacup pigs": What Happens When Your 'Teacup' Pig Is 160 Pounds • 9/21/15: Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is overflowing with 600 unwanted, abandoned and abused pet pigs, read "Hog Heaven!" • 9/10/15: Ziggy was bought as a teacup pig, luckily his parents were willing to find any way they could to keep their 250 lb teacup pet. Now he's living the good life! Read about his lucky, amazing life here! • 8/29/15: CBS Evening News spotlights Lil Orphan Hammies Sanctuary: See all the grown up "teacup pigs" that end up here. • 8/06/15: If you are on Facebook, this is a good read from an ex-petpig breeder, now running of one of the nation's largest rescue and placement sanctuaries. • 7/22/15: "Teacup Pigs Getting Abandoned all across America" • 4/24/15: Do Teacup Pigs Really Exist? Get your answers here. • 1/21/15: It's a "Hogapocalypse" in Florida! See the full story here. • 11/26/14: 6 Reasons Why Teacup Pigs are NOT Pets, by Rachel Virginia of The DoDo • 9/30/14: Even National Geographic has seen the "Esther Effect"! Do you know even farm pigs are being sold as "teacup pigs? The problem is now worldwide! See the story here. • 9/21/14: A special "teacup pig" named Ziggy, famous on Facebook, will be moving back to the U.S. from St. Johns, not an easy task since he's quickly outgrown his size guarantee! We learned about how she paid an arm and a leg to get Ziggy from a breeder who was advertising a “special breed of teacup pigs” that would weigh about 25 pounds fully grown. Imagine Kristin’s shock when Ziggy, a four pound piglet, grew and grew and grew. Now at about 225 handsome pounds, Ziggy is in Kristin’s words “more to love” than she anticipated. Read his full story here. • 7/15/14: A personal experience letter (see Page 2) from the founder/operator of the largest pig sanctuary in the United States... • 7/20/13: A MUST READ! What it's really like to have a Potbelly Pig (yes, Teacup Pigs are Potbelly Pigs!) • 4/03/13: Not knowing she was talking to a reporter (full article) an animal caretaker at Happy Acres said their pigs made great house pets. She advised against keeping the pigs outdoors and said "they only needed to eat a quarter-cup of food per day." • 12/08/12: James, the "miniature" pig is flying high in Redfern! Click to see a day in his life! • 6/29/12: Paris Hilton thought she purchased a "Royal Dandie" pig not to get larger than 30 lbs, I think they meant 130 lbs! Obviously she refused to starve her, good for her! Here's an update on celebrity pet pigs! • 2/10/12: Astrid in Wonderland's YouTube Clip, a reality TV star meets Kito, sold as a teacup pig! • 11/08/11: Hogzillas! Check out Matt Whyman's story here! • 9/04/11: Someone's telling Porkies... Check out Bruce's Story! • 9/04/11: It's not a Hate Campaign that put Jane Croft out of Business, it's all her lies! Story here! • 4/06/11: The Truth is starting to surface... everywhere! It's a Pig Scandal! • 12/31/10: "Micro" Pig wasn't the Squeal Deal”! • 11/23/10: "Not so Pint-Sized Pig"! • 11/19/10: RSPCA Worried about Micro-Pigs • 11/09/10: So you Call this a MicroPig??? • 9/28/10: £700 micro pig outgrows Telford house • 8/18/10: UK Micro Pig Farm gets ads BANNED! False Advertising, of course! • 5/15/10: A definite must watch of these UK "teacup" pigs” that started this teacup craze! • 4/24/11: An Easter Birthday with my Teacup Family from Schnoidz Pigister. • 3/25/10: Best Friends has two teacup pigs that were sent at Dandie pigs... they sure don't look like a Dandie pig! Please see their journal here! • 3/08/10: Have you seen this prior episode of How I Met Your Mother? See video: Carrie Underwood cuddled with a "teacup" pig? It's unbelievable that the media is so careless when exploiting animals! Please comment to CBS (twiiter, facebook, etc.) that they would even promote such an untruth without doing any research! You would also think that Carrie Underwood, having grown up on a farm, would know even better! But they both got their 15 minutes of fame! Doesn't matter that it was at the expense of lots of non "teacup" sized pigs will become abandoned in a few months when they don't stay small! Please check back frequently as we build the facts and the fiction! If you are expecting to give up your pig if it gets too large or weighs too much, ASK THE BREEDER: Will you take back this pig should it become 100 or even 200 pounds? If they say no, DON'T BUY! Are you invited into their home to see the pig parents and babies interact? Can they provide proof of the age of the parent pigs? If not, they are not a reputable breeder! Do breeders sell sick, wormy piglets as "teacup" pigs? Yes! And as soon as they are brought back to health and put on a proper diet, they become regular sized potbellied pigs! Sanctuaries are overflowing with teacup pigs that could've, should've, would've, but didn't and all because size was of the utmost importance! If size is what you are looking for, a pig may not be right for you! No matter what the size, a pig is a pig and needs outside time! Time to root, time to dig, time to be a regular pig! There are almost no pigs, large or small, that can live in a condo or home where there is no yard! If you provide for the specialized needs of your pig, you and your pig will live a long, happy life! Thank you for checking back frequently while we gather and add information that can give you a clear understanding of pigs as pets before you purchase or perhaps adopt that special pig pet. Please be sure to read the articles on our "Just the Oinkin’ Facts" Page!

Don't Breed or Buy when Shelter Animals have

to Die!

Rescue, Spay and Neuter!

Don't Buy a Piglet... Adopt a PigPet

If you need a hoof or tusk trim or would just like to contact us, please E-Mail us at: VegasPigPets@Outlook.com If you are interested in ADOPTING A POTBELLIED PIG, CLICK HERE FOR OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION - please print out the form, complete it in it’s entirety, and E-Mail it back to us at VegasPigPets@Outlook.com or Fax it to 888-579-9097 and someone will respond as soon as possible. BACK TO TOP

Looking to buy a "teacup" pig? Every few years, television

and print media will run with stories of "cute" "tiny"

"miniature" pigs for pets! Have you seen the stories? If these

stories have peaked your interest in buying one of these

"lap" pigs as pets, please read on:

Paris Hilton buys a "Teacup Pig!" But then… Paris Hilton does a photo shoot almost 2 years later, see what her piggy looks like now, well over 100+ pounds! Below are some true life stories of rescued pigs that ended up at sanctuaries with multiple health issues because they were sold as "teacup" or "micro mini" pocket pigs. Not only do sanctuaries and rescues get pigpets dumped on them because of lack of allowed zoning or owners not able to provide for the specialized needs of potbelly pigs as pets, but a LOT of pigs are sold as "miniature lap" pigs and of course, when they can't sit on your lap anymore or be picked up and put under your arm... they end up going to a sanctuary! Most city shelters are not equipped to hold, much less adopt out potbelly pigs so they have very few choices, most of the time they get euthanized. Is that fair to any pet? If a breeder, any breeder is ethical, they will always allow you to come and see their pigs and property and will ALWAYS take their animals back should you not be able to keep them no matter what the circumstance! If you buy it from a pet shop or feed store or even a swap meet, do you think they are there to take their animals back when promises aren't kept? So why burden a sanctuary! Make an informed decision before purchasing any animal! Why not adopt and give a special pig a second chance at life! Pig Sanctuaries and Rescue Organizations are over flowing beyond capacity! CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST of organizations and see if you can help! Check out these articles written by sanctuaries and rescues around the country: • Read Janice's blog all the way from Canada! Her blog provides some insights into the day to day life of running a sanctuary and providing for each of the special needs of each pig that ends up lucky enough to spend the rest of their life there! • Susan Magidson, owner/operator of Ross Mill Farm and one of the most informative pig experts you could ever meet, also founded a non-profit organization call the Pig Placement Network, a nationwide network to help place pigs that need new homes and foster piggies that don't have one yet! Read the wonderful article on the work they do published by the Lehigh Valley News on the Pig Placement Network! • Southern California Association for MIniature Potbellied Pigs - Teacup Pig Myth • California Potbellied Pig Association - Micro Mini Pig Fad • Forgotten Angels Rescue & Education Center • Article - Best Friends Animal Sanctuary CLICK THUMBNAILS TO ENLARGE PHOTOS BELOW - USE ARROWS TO ADVANCE ONCE PHOTOS ARE ENLARGED.

Looking to buy a "teacup" pig? Every few

years, television and print media will run with

stories of "cute" "tiny" "miniature" pigs for

pets! Have you seen the stories? If these

stories have peaked your interest in buying

one of these "lap" pigs as pets, please read on:

Paris Hilton buys a "Teacup Pig!" But then… Paris Hilton does a photo shoot almost 2 years later, see what her piggy looks like now, well over 100+ pounds! Below are some true life stories of rescued pigs that ended up at sanctuaries with multiple health issues because they were sold as "teacup" or "micro mini" pocket pigs. Not only do sanctuaries and rescues get pigpets dumped on them because of lack of allowed zoning or owners not able to provide for the specialized needs of potbelly pigs as pets, but a LOT of pigs are sold as "miniature lap" pigs and of course, when they can't sit on your lap anymore or be picked up and put under your arm... they end up going to a sanctuary! Most city shelters are not equipped to hold, much less adopt out potbelly pigs so they have very few choices, most of the time they get euthanized. Is that fair to any pet? If a breeder, any breeder is ethical, they will always allow you to come and see their pigs and property and will ALWAYS take their animals back should you not be able to keep them no matter what the circumstance! If you buy it from a pet shop or feed store or even a swap meet, do you think they are there to take their animals back when promises aren't kept? So why burden a sanctuary! Make an informed decision before purchasing any animal! Why not adopt and give a special pig a second chance at life! Pig Sanctuaries and Rescue Organizations are over flowing beyond capacity! CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST of organizations and see if you can help! Check out these articles written by sanctuaries and rescues around the country: • Read Janice's blog all the way from Canada! Her blog provides some insights into the day to day life of running a sanctuary and providing for each of the special needs of each pig that ends up lucky enough to spend the rest of their life there! • Susan Magidson, owner/operator of Ross Mill Farm and one of the most informative pig experts you could ever meet, also founded a non-profit organization call the Pig Placement Network, a nationwide network to help place pigs that need new homes and foster piggies that don't have one yet! Read the wonderful article on the work they do published by the Lehigh Valley News on the Pig Placement Network! • Southern California Association for MIniature Potbellied Pigs - Teacup Pig Myth • California Potbellied Pig Association - Micro Mini Pig Fad • Forgotten Angels Rescue & Education Center • Article - Best Friends Animal Sanctuary CLICK THUMBNAILS TO ENLARGE PHOTOS BELOW - USE ARROWS TO ADVANCE ONCE PHOTOS ARE ENLARGED.

Pigtures & Stories

Pigtures of Teacups Pigs… Our Stories of Deceit... Teacup Pigs? Miniature Dandie Pigs? Is there such a pig?

Letter written to Susan Magidson of Ross Mill

Farm on 3/05/10:

I went through your site and was so glad that there was someone telling the truth about how big these sweet animals can get to. My husband has been wanting a pet pig for 14 years of our marriage. We are animal lovers, and when he first brought it up I was able to find several people that told me that the pig outgrew their home or neighborhood. I was able to provide enough information that he agreed how sad to have a pet you may not be able to keep. That's just wrong. The other evening HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER television program was on and of course they had this beautiful little "TEACUP" pig and my husband started the whole conversation again. I'd love for him to have his pet pig; however we are definitely not equipped for an animal that can get up to the weights indicated. We were naive and thought perhaps there really was a breed that stayed smaller. I believe if more people could read your information they might make a better informed decision. We've rescued a cat and a couple of dogs who we've loved immensely. I can't imagine being the person who would have to surrender an animal because I didn't do my homework. Sorry to be wordy. Thank you for your information. I'll let my husband know that if we win the lotto he can buy a farm and a pig to go with it. ~ Sincerely, Tami, Indiana

If you'd like to add your "teacup story" to our

page, please feel free to Contact us and we will

have someone in your area get in contact with

you! We'd also like to hear your comments about

our information! Please sign our Guestbook!

Thoinks for visiting!

Kito

Hi, my name is Kito and my dad, Andrew and I are quite a team! I am a certified service pig for my dad's disability, but guess what?!!! I WAS BOUGHT AS A TEACUP PIG! But now, I'm a small 140 pounds and still growing! Can you believe it? Someone would lie to my dad? Good thing he still loves me or I'd be on my way to one of those pig sanctuaries now! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Piggy Sue

This is the story of Piggy Sue (her name has been changed to protect the innocent!) She lives in the Netherlands and here is more proof, you cannot take a cross of larger pigs and make them smaller without massive inbreeding and/or starvation at a very young age! “In April 2009 a Dutch family drove to the UK to pick up a 6 week old piglet from Pennywell Farm. Not sure if it was sold as a teacup pig; the paperwork said “miniature Pennywell Farm piglet” and a newspaper clipping featured the photo of a “pocket pig at Pennywell Farm.” PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Giela

Giela now resides in Florida with her other rescued brother and sister pigs. She was running around a mobile home park for about a month until Tom was able to catch and save her from being chased all the time by unruly children. She was also sold as a "miniature pig"... That's right! She is a miniature! All potbelly pigs are miniature pigs compared to a farm pig! Remember that miniature or not, all pigs are pigs and all pigs need to root and graze and dig like a pig! If you are not prepared to give them the time or area to do what pigs have to do, please consider a Chihuahua! And if you love pigs so much and feel you cannot provide for owning a pig for 20 years or more, please seek a sanctuary in your area to support, sponsor a pig and/or even volunteer. Get to know these special animals that have a 3-year olds intelligence and then make an informed decision. A pig may be the right addition for your family, but find out now before you bring these special, intelligent animals home!

Oscar

I got my first pig, Oscar, about 10 years ago in Van Nuys, CA. He was 7 weeks old (or so I was I told, who knows the truth) and weighed just under 10 pounds. The breeder told me he would be no more than 40 pounds. I never saw the parents, but I was young and trusted her. Oscar weighed about 40 pounds when he was a year old and I was convinced he was done growing. However, he grew until he was 3 years old and as an adult he weighed 115 pounds. Remember... potbelly pigs grow until they are 4 to 5 years old!

Asimo

Asimo, sold by a Texas breeder as a teacup pig, "not to get larger than 50 lbs" was purchased by an older woman who could not physically handle a pig larger than 50 lbs. She did everything right, except feed him properly. She definitely overfed him, although the right kind of pellets and produce, but just constantly fed him. If you think starving your pig will keep your pig small, and then the same must be true, you can truly create a "Giant" pig if you overfeed them! Do you believe that? No... you can create an overweight pig but they will only grow as big as they are supposed to grow.

Pigwig

A happy ending, but a sad story of deceit from yet another breeder, this one also in the UK. Pigwig, shown on the right, was sold as a "micro-pig" and at 4 months old, he was almost as large as the breeder promised! Pigwig lucked out as Emma decided size did not matter and loved him enough to keep him! Lucky guy, he now has a brother and friend named Percy! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Piggy_X

I was a "teacup pig" surely sold to my mom and dad way too young as you can see by my picture! It's a good thing my parents loved me enough not to return me as I am sure that infamous breeder from Houston, Texas banked on them wanting me so bad they couldn't return me! I am now a very happy, deaf, 200 lb potbelly pig (lost some weight, snorrrts...) and am very happy. Most people would not have kept me and pigs like me flood the rescues because breeders will say or do anything to get us sold, even if they know we should stay with our mama pig until at least 8 weeks old. I'm just one of the lucky ones!

Haidley

Haidley was purchased from a Texas breeder as a "Teacup" and ended up at our sanctuary in PA. At 7-8 months she weighs 80 lb which is larger than most potbelly pigs at that age. Yes she is overweight and is on a diet. However, her frame is the frame of a potbelly pig. We've been rescuing pigs for over 15 years and have seen some small potbellies; however, we have yet to see one of these advertised Teacup pigs that were full grown and not starved to keep them small. Do not fall for their story; it is just a scam to make more money at the expense of the potbelly pig. We will provide updates as she grows as she won't be full- grown for a few more years! Melody & Ted Groff, October, 2011

Texas Mini-Pig

In August of 2011, I paid over $2700 for a so called miniature piglet from a 'teacup' breeder in Texas. I was told I could hold him, harness train him etc etc. The pig became nippy, always looking for food and I was only able to pick him up with a net. I then contacted Crystal from the Las Vegas pig rescue and also the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary in Arizona, only to find out there is no such thing as a teacup pig. They are all mini pigs. I previously owned a potbelly pig that lived for almost 20 years, I should have known better. The guy I purchased this so- called mini pig from said they are much different than the potbelly pigs, although I have now found out they are the same pig. I purchased this pig from Texas; buyers need to be made aware of these scams. The guy has the pig back now and my $2700. I cannot believe that I fell for such a scam. His contract even read that the piglets are not to gain any weight for the first month in your care for his "size guarantee" to be valid. How is it possible to keep a baby pig from gaining weight, short of starving him? I do hope nobody else gets taken by these criminals and that they realize that these so called mini, teacup, micro mini pigs etc are all potbelly pigs and will grow to be an average of 150lbs., they are only out to make more money! Buyer beware!

Joy

My name is Susanne, from Bay City, MI, I sat down this morning and wrote the article. It was very hard for me reliving it all. I hope that what you the reader take away from my story is… if you choose to get a pig, it is a commitment; a trust that you share with another being. You must be prepared to honor that trust no matter how big that pig gets. Pigs are smart, strong-willed, and stubborn and loud. They can be destructive. All things that are cute when they are 5 lbs, but harder to deal with when they are more than 50lbs. Do not make the same mistakes I did. Do your research. Really be honest with yourself about the time, energy, space and money it takes to have a pig. Then if you choose to get a pig make sure to track down a really knowledgeable veterinarian. If you don't make any one of the mistakes I made, especially to find out my new love of my life, Joy, was probably starved to stay small, then writing this story makes it all worth it. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Hammy

In October of 2011 I was going through Craigslist and came across FREE pot belly pigs... said they couldn't keep through the winter, 4 adults and a piglet. Within 2 hours I was on my way home with the piglet, a little male I called Hammy. Should have known immediately by the surrounding conditions that it was a bad situation. I should have known that when they had him in a closed box ready to throw him in my back seat upon my arrival, this was not right. I should have known, after begging to see the parents, that the adults were in serious need of medical attention. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Lola

I have to give up my pig Lola... Sadly the people I purchased my pig from lied to me about how big she would get. I realized this as soon as she was about 4 months but decided I would just have to move so she had more space. We did move... Please do not believe what these breeders tell you! I am heartbroken that my pig will have to go to a new home solely because I cannot handle an animal of her size. I not only feel deceived, but I failed my Lola. We should not fail our commitment to our animals, they have no say! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Mr. Piggers

I was told he would get no more than 45lbs. Or when he was hungry in the middle of the night @ two weeks old, the bruises he left on my arms nudging me to get up and feed him? Or the ones on my ankles as he screamed feed me now? You can't ignore a scream like that. I read on your post how someone only gave a handful of feed once a day. I can't see ignoring a baby’s scream, and their forceful nudges as I called them for food. He wasn't even a pound and leaving bruises on me. When he was hungry he let me know it. Sleeping one minute, hey its time to eat the next. You can't ignore a hungry baby, no way! He is 4 years old and 385lbs, and 4' 11". Keep in mind, I am that height. Auburn University large vet clinic comes to the house to do his check ups, tusk and manipedicures. You should of seen Dr Taintor’s face the first time I told her he was a tea cup...LOL! She said I was victimized by a HUGE lie! Looking down at Mr. Piggers now, sleeping to the left of my computer desk… his feet/hooves are bigger than a tea cup - think his ears are also. No matter how much he grew, I didn't care. I love my boy. All I ask is that I live one day more than he does. I did have to leave him for a month last year when the husband and I were having problems. I had to find a house that would allow him inside and this boy didn't eat, drink, or move. He was mourning... Thinking I had left him. I would come by every few days to visit but he just wanted his momma. When the day came for him to come move back with me, I never saw a potbelly move so fast up a ramp into the back of a truck in my life knowing he was going with his momma! Just wanted to let you know there are people that are suckered into the tea cup agenda, that keep their babies no matter what.

Olivia

We went to Mobile Flea Market (a gathering spot for Backyard Breeders) in July, two years ago. I had ALWAYS wanted a pig and had been doing my research about pig ownership for about 6-8 months prior to going to the flea market. Olivia is now 2 years old, 125 lbs. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Henry

I have a teacup pig. His name is Henry. He is a year and 8 months old. He weighs between 250 and 300 pounds. I was just like many others and was scammed by being told he wouldn’t get over 40 pounds. Henry is like my 4th child. He will always have a home with me. I am a proud pig mommy but I feel bad for mommies because they got too big for their homes. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Glory

I contacted a lady here in Hollywood, FL named Marlent Piedra of "Oink Oink Mini Pig Farm," She wanted $1200 for a little baby blue-eyed girl originally named "Glory." She came from Smokey and Porkey who seemed to look tiny, but then again here I was uneducated on what’s a small pig and what’s actually a stinkin baby that is being impregnated!!!!! She was the only girl out of 6 piggies in the litter and boy was she a scrappy little fighter, battled her brothers to no end. So the lady weaned her YOUNG and she was handed over to me with a small manual at 4 weeks old. I was one of those bait n switch stories but the best part is that I LOVE MY PIG LIKE NO OTHER! I have all the legal recourse in the world but not worth the fight at the end of the day to stress out over a CRAPPY LYING BREEDER. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Teddy

I rescued a micro mini piglet at the age of 4 months and 18 pounds. The people I got him from told me that he would not get over 50 pounds. Being that this was not my first pig, I knew better.

Princess Miss Piggy

My son is an April Fool's baby. For his 21 birthday I wanted to really get him good. I purchased a Vet Pot Belly being told she wouldn't get very big 35 lbs to 70 lbs at most. That females are smaller than males. I new the piggy was for me after I pulled the April Fools joke on my son. The day the piggy arrived, I told my son I was picking up a young, cute, female, from CA. He got all dressed up thinking it was my Best Friends daughter. At the airport, I told my son to look at baggage claim to see, IF he might know someone there. I then ran to the Continental front desk, and picked up Princess Miss Piggy....we opened up her kitten crates so small like a bag of sugar in size. My son's face was priceless. Now, Princess is 3 years old and 106 lbs. I was also told that pigs do not shed. I have never seen a teacup pig as an adult. I always see babies. I am happy to have Princess in our lives. I am sad for so many pigs given up on after they get big. A pig lives 20 years, so its not in comparison to a cat or dog. Piggy's need someone to be around them. If you don't have other animals maybe a piggy is not for you. Read up on Pot Bellies, make sure you have room, and that your not leaving ya piggy alone a lot. My piggy cries when I just to the store. Big tear marks down her cheeks. Piggy's are like two years olds, so anything 2-3 ft and below is fair game. You need to keep ya house pig friendly just like a toddler for 20 years... by Laura Gerry, Wenatchee, WA

Tulip

She was adorably cute & off we went to her new home. I decided to name her Tulip which is fitting for such a beautiful girl. Tulip was very skinny and it was apparent to me that she was not being fed properly because her ribs, spine and hip bones were showing. At 8 months old she weighed a mere 15 lbs. Starvation is a tactic used way too often to stunt the growth of these beautiful beings. Two months after I brought Tulip home I noticed a change in her gait and the way she walked, so I took her to the vet, the first of many vet visits to follow. She was diagnosed with a blood infection and was quite sick but she also had arthritis in her joints... At a year old Tulip went lame & wouldn’t get up, it was the first of many episodes. I took her to the vet & pain management was started & also multiple supplements in the hopes that it would help her... If love could have saved her, Tulip would have lived her full 20 years.

Bella

Bella's former owners purchased her as a “Micro Mini Juliani” pig. The breeder guaranteed Bella’s family that she would not weigh more than 40-60 pounds when full grown. Bella even came with a certificate from the “Tiny Pig Registry of America!”! Bella was rescued from Sloppy Seconds Animal Rescue in California which has done great work to save these precious pets.

GLORY

HAMMY

HENRY

KITO

JOY

LOLA

OLIVIA

PIGGY SUE

PIGWIG

Keep checking back for updates

BACK TO TOP

Pigtures & Stories

Pigtures of Teacups Pigs… Our Stories of Deceit... Teacup Pigs? Miniature Dandie Pigs? Is there such a pig?

Letter written to Susan Magidson of Ross Mill

Farm on 3/05/10:

I went through your site and was so glad that there was someone telling the truth about how big these sweet animals can get to. My husband has been wanting a pet pig for 14 years of our marriage. We are animal lovers, and when he first brought it up I was able to find several people that told me that the pig outgrew their home or neighborhood. I was able to provide enough information that he agreed how sad to have a pet you may not be able to keep. That's just wrong. The other evening HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER television program was on and of course they had this beautiful little "TEACUP" pig and my husband started the whole conversation again. I'd love for him to have his pet pig; however we are definitely not equipped for an animal that can get up to the weights indicated. We were naive and thought perhaps there really was a breed that stayed smaller. I believe if more people could read your information they might make a better informed decision. We've rescued a cat and a couple of dogs who we've loved immensely. I can't imagine being the person who would have to surrender an animal because I didn't do my homework. Sorry to be wordy. Thank you for your information. I'll let my husband know that if we win the lotto he can buy a farm and a pig to go with it. ~ Sincerely, Tami, Indiana

If you'd like to add your "teacup story" to our

page, please feel free to Contact us and we will

have someone in your area get in contact with

you! We'd also like to hear your comments about

our information! Please sign our Guestbook!

Thoinks for visiting!

Kito

Hi, my name is Kito and my dad, Andrew and I are quite a team! I am a certified service pig for my dad's disability, but guess what?!!! I WAS BOUGHT AS A TEACUP PIG! But now, I'm a small 140 pounds and still growing! Can you believe it? Someone would lie to my dad? Good thing he still loves me or I'd be on my way to one of those pig sanctuaries now! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Piggy Sue

This is the story of Piggy Sue (her name has been changed to protect the innocent!) She lives in the Netherlands and here is more proof, you cannot take a cross of larger pigs and make them smaller without massive inbreeding and/or starvation at a very young age! “In April 2009 a Dutch family drove to the UK to pick up a 6 week old piglet from Pennywell Farm. Not sure if it was sold as a teacup pig; the paperwork said “miniature Pennywell Farm piglet” and a newspaper clipping featured the photo of a “pocket pig at Pennywell Farm.” PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Giela

Giela now resides in Florida with her other rescued brother and sister pigs. She was running around a mobile home park for about a month until Tom was able to catch and save her from being chased all the time by unruly children. She was also sold as a "miniature pig"... That's right! She is a miniature! All potbelly pigs are miniature pigs compared to a farm pig! Remember that miniature or not, all pigs are pigs and all pigs need to root and graze and dig like a pig! If you are not prepared to give them the time or area to do what pigs have to do, please consider a Chihuahua! And if you love pigs so much and feel you cannot provide for owning a pig for 20 years or more, please seek a sanctuary in your area to support, sponsor a pig and/or even volunteer. Get to know these special animals that have a 3-year olds intelligence and then make an informed decision. A pig may be the right addition for your family, but find out now before you bring these special, intelligent animals home!

Oscar

I got my first pig, Oscar, about 10 years ago in Van Nuys, CA. He was 7 weeks old (or so I was I told, who knows the truth) and weighed just under 10 pounds. The breeder told me he would be no more than 40 pounds. I never saw the parents, but I was young and trusted her. Oscar weighed about 40 pounds when he was a year old and I was convinced he was done growing. However, he grew until he was 3 years old and as an adult he weighed 115 pounds. Remember... potbelly pigs grow until they are 4 to 5 years old!

Asimo

Asimo, sold by a Texas breeder as a teacup pig, "not to get larger than 50 lbs" was purchased by an older woman who could not physically handle a pig larger than 50 lbs. She did everything right, except feed him properly. She definitely overfed him, although the right kind of pellets and produce, but just constantly fed him. If you think starving your pig will keep your pig small, and then the same must be true, you can truly create a "Giant" pig if you overfeed them! Do you believe that? No... you can create an overweight pig but they will only grow as big as they are supposed to grow.

Pigwig

A happy ending, but a sad story of deceit from yet another breeder, this one also in the UK. Pigwig, shown on the right, was sold as a "micro-pig" and at 4 months old, he was almost as large as the breeder promised! Pigwig lucked out as Emma decided size did not matter and loved him enough to keep him! Lucky guy, he now has a brother and friend named Percy! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Piggy_X

I was a "teacup pig" surely sold to my mom and dad way too young as you can see by my picture! It's a good thing my parents loved me enough not to return me as I am sure that infamous breeder from Houston, Texas banked on them wanting me so bad they couldn't return me! I am now a very happy, deaf, 200 lb potbelly pig (lost some weight, snorrrts...) and am very happy. Most people would not have kept me and pigs like me flood the rescues because breeders will say or do anything to get us sold, even if they know we should stay with our mama pig until at least 8 weeks old. I'm just one of the lucky ones!

Haidley

Haidley was purchased from a Texas breeder as a "Teacup" and ended up at our sanctuary in PA. At 7-8 months she weighs 80 lb which is larger than most potbelly pigs at that age. Yes she is overweight and is on a diet. However, her frame is the frame of a potbelly pig. We've been rescuing pigs for over 15 years and have seen some small potbellies; however, we have yet to see one of these advertised Teacup pigs that were full grown and not starved to keep them small. Do not fall for their story; it is just a scam to make more money at the expense of the potbelly pig. We will provide updates as she grows as she won't be full- grown for a few more years! Melody & Ted Groff, October, 2011

Texas Mini-Pig

In August of 2011, I paid over $2700 for a so called miniature piglet from a 'teacup' breeder in Texas. I was told I could hold him, harness train him etc etc. The pig became nippy, always looking for food and I was only able to pick him up with a net. I then contacted Crystal from the Las Vegas pig rescue and also the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary in Arizona, only to find out there is no such thing as a teacup pig. They are all mini pigs. I previously owned a potbelly pig that lived for almost 20 years, I should have known better. The guy I purchased this so- called mini pig from said they are much different than the potbelly pigs, although I have now found out they are the same pig. I purchased this pig from Texas; buyers need to be made aware of these scams. The guy has the pig back now and my $2700. I cannot believe that I fell for such a scam. His contract even read that the piglets are not to gain any weight for the first month in your care for his "size guarantee" to be valid. How is it possible to keep a baby pig from gaining weight, short of starving him? I do hope nobody else gets taken by these criminals and that they realize that these so called mini, teacup, micro mini pigs etc are all potbelly pigs and will grow to be an average of 150lbs., they are only out to make more money! Buyer beware!

Joy

My name is Susanne, from Bay City, MI, I sat down this morning and wrote the article. It was very hard for me reliving it all. I hope that what you the reader take away from my story is… if you choose to get a pig, it is a commitment; a trust that you share with another being. You must be prepared to honor that trust no matter how big that pig gets. Pigs are smart, strong-willed, and stubborn and loud. They can be destructive. All things that are cute when they are 5 lbs, but harder to deal with when they are more than 50lbs. Do not make the same mistakes I did. Do your research. Really be honest with yourself about the time, energy, space and money it takes to have a pig. Then if you choose to get a pig make sure to track down a really knowledgeable veterinarian. If you don't make any one of the mistakes I made, especially to find out my new love of my life, Joy, was probably starved to stay small, then writing this story makes it all worth it. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Hammy

In October of 2011 I was going through Craigslist and came across FREE pot belly pigs... said they couldn't keep through the winter, 4 adults and a piglet. Within 2 hours I was on my way home with the piglet, a little male I called Hammy. Should have known immediately by the surrounding conditions that it was a bad situation. I should have known that when they had him in a closed box ready to throw him in my back seat upon my arrival, this was not right. I should have known, after begging to see the parents, that the adults were in serious need of medical attention. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Lola

I have to give up my pig Lola... Sadly the people I purchased my pig from lied to me about how big she would get. I realized this as soon as she was about 4 months but decided I would just have to move so she had more space. We did move... Please do not believe what these breeders tell you! I am heartbroken that my pig will have to go to a new home solely because I cannot handle an animal of her size. I not only feel deceived, but I failed my Lola. We should not fail our commitment to our animals, they have no say! PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Mr. Piggers

I was told he would get no more than 45lbs. Or when he was hungry in the middle of the night @ two weeks old, the bruises he left on my arms nudging me to get up and feed him? Or the ones on my ankles as he screamed feed me now? You can't ignore a scream like that. I read on your post how someone only gave a handful of feed once a day. I can't see ignoring a baby’s scream, and their forceful nudges as I called them for food. He wasn't even a pound and leaving bruises on me. When he was hungry he let me know it. Sleeping one minute, hey its time to eat the next. You can't ignore a hungry baby, no way! He is 4 years old and 385lbs, and 4' 11". Keep in mind, I am that height. Auburn University large vet clinic comes to the house to do his check ups, tusk and manipedicures. You should of seen Dr Taintor’s face the first time I told her he was a tea cup...LOL! She said I was victimized by a HUGE lie! Looking down at Mr. Piggers now, sleeping to the left of my computer desk… his feet/hooves are bigger than a tea cup - think his ears are also. No matter how much he grew, I didn't care. I love my boy. All I ask is that I live one day more than he does. I did have to leave him for a month last year when the husband and I were having problems. I had to find a house that would allow him inside and this boy didn't eat, drink, or move. He was mourning... Thinking I had left him. I would come by every few days to visit but he just wanted his momma. When the day came for him to come move back with me, I never saw a potbelly move so fast up a ramp into the back of a truck in my life knowing he was going with his momma! Just wanted to let you know there are people that are suckered into the tea cup agenda, that keep their babies no matter what.

Olivia

We went to Mobile Flea Market (a gathering spot for Backyard Breeders) in July, two years ago. I had ALWAYS wanted a pig and had been doing my research about pig ownership for about 6-8 months prior to going to the flea market. Olivia is now 2 years old, 125 lbs. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Henry

I have a teacup pig. His name is Henry. He is a year and 8 months old. He weighs between 250 and 300 pounds. I was just like many others and was scammed by being told he wouldn’t get over 40 pounds. Henry is like my 4th child. He will always have a home with me. I am a proud pig mommy but I feel bad for mommies because they got too big for their homes. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Glory

I contacted a lady here in Hollywood, FL named Marlent Piedra of "Oink Oink Mini Pig Farm," She wanted $1200 for a little baby blue-eyed girl originally named "Glory." She came from Smokey and Porkey who seemed to look tiny, but then again here I was uneducated on what’s a small pig and what’s actually a stinkin baby that is being impregnated!!!!! She was the only girl out of 6 piggies in the litter and boy was she a scrappy little fighter, battled her brothers to no end. So the lady weaned her YOUNG and she was handed over to me with a small manual at 4 weeks old. I was one of those bait n switch stories but the best part is that I LOVE MY PIG LIKE NO OTHER! I have all the legal recourse in the world but not worth the fight at the end of the day to stress out over a CRAPPY LYING BREEDER. PLEASE READ FULL STORY AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Teddy

I rescued a micro mini piglet at the age of 4 months and 18 pounds. The people I got him from told me that he would not get over 50 pounds. Being that this was not my first pig, I knew better.

Princess Miss Piggy

My son is an April Fool's baby. For his 21 birthday I wanted to really get him good. I purchased a Vet Pot Belly being told she wouldn't get very big 35 lbs to 70 lbs at most. That females are smaller than males. I new the piggy was for me after I pulled the April Fools joke on my son. The day the piggy arrived, I told my son I was picking up a young, cute, female, from CA. He got all dressed up thinking it was my Best Friends daughter. At the airport, I told my son to look at baggage claim to see, IF he might know someone there. I then ran to the Continental front desk, and picked up Princess Miss Piggy....we opened up her kitten crates so small like a bag of sugar in size. My son's face was priceless. Now, Princess is 3 years old and 106 lbs. I was also told that pigs do not shed. I have never seen a teacup pig as an adult. I always see babies. I am happy to have Princess in our lives. I am sad for so many pigs given up on after they get big. A pig lives 20 years, so its not in comparison to a cat or dog. Piggy's need someone to be around them. If you don't have other animals maybe a piggy is not for you. Read up on Pot Bellies, make sure you have room, and that your not leaving ya piggy alone a lot. My piggy cries when I just to the store. Big tear marks down her cheeks. Piggy's are like two years olds, so anything 2-3 ft and below is fair game. You need to keep ya house pig friendly just like a toddler for 20 years... by Laura Gerry, Wenatchee, WA

Tulip

She was adorably cute & off we went to her new home. I decided to name her Tulip which is fitting for such a beautiful girl. Tulip was very skinny and it was apparent to me that she was not being fed properly because her ribs, spine and hip bones were showing. At 8 months old she weighed a mere 15 lbs. Starvation is a tactic used way too often to stunt the growth of these beautiful beings. Two months after I brought Tulip home I noticed a change in her gait and the way she walked, so I took her to the vet, the first of many vet visits to follow. She was diagnosed with a blood infection and was quite sick but she also had arthritis in her joints... At a year old Tulip went lame & wouldn’t get up, it was the first of many episodes. I took her to the vet & pain management was started & also multiple supplements in the hopes that it would help her... If love could have saved her, Tulip would have lived her full 20 years.

Bella

Bella's former owners purchased her as a “Micro Mini Juliani” pig. The breeder guaranteed Bella’s family that she would not weigh more than 40-60 pounds when full grown. Bella even came with a certificate from the “Tiny Pig Registry of America!”! Bella was rescued from Sloppy Seconds Animal Rescue in California which has done great work to save these precious pets.

GLORY

HAMMY

HENRY

KITO

JOY

LOLA

OLIVIA

PIGGY SUE

PIGWIG

Keep checking back for updates

BACK TO TOP

Contact Us

Thank you visiting our website! We hope we have enlightened you about the truths of the mythical “teacup” pig! If you need a hoof or tusk trim or would just like to contact us, please E- Mail us at: VegasPigPets@Outlook.com If you are interested in ADOPTING A POTBELLIED PIG, CLICK HERE FOR OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION - please print out the form, complete it in it’s entirety, and E-Mail it back to us at VegasPigPets@Outlook.com or Fax it to 888-579-9097 and someone will respond as soon as possible.

Contact Us

Thank you visiting our website! We hope we have enlightened you about the truths of the mythical “teacup” pig! If you need a hoof or tusk trim or would just like to contact us, please E-Mail us at: VegasPigPets@Outlook.com If you are interested in ADOPTING A POTBELLIED PIG, CLICK HERE FOR OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION - please print out the form, complete it in it’s entirety, and E-Mail it back to us at VegasPigPets@Outlook.com or Fax it to 888-579- 9097 and someone will respond as soon as possible.

Guestbook

We’ve installed a NEW guestbook. Please sign our NEW guestbook so we know you were here. We would love to know about your potbellied pigs if you have any or hear any questions or comments you might have regarding potbellied pigs. Thank you.

Guestbook

We’ve installed a NEW guestbook. Please sign our NEW guestbook so we know you were here. We would love to know about your potbellied pigs if you have any or hear any questions or comments you might have regarding potbellied pigs. Thank you.

Sanctuaries & Rescues

Pig Sanctuaries, Find the Teacup Pig...

Links to Rescues & Sanctuaries Nationwide

Below are just some of the Pig Rescues, Sanctuaries and

Organizations that have saved countless lives and works

tirelessly to educate the public about the specialized needs

and rewards of potbelly pig ownership! So please, feel free to

click on any of these wonderful organizations to get to their

websites and e-mails addresses! This site is a national

collaboration of rescues and sanctuaries to help educate

fellow, current and potential pig owners and to make the

world a better place for all of our pig friends!

All we ask is that you do your research before committing to

any pet! Especially a pigpet! From Blankets to Volunteering,

Donating of Time or Money, One Pig at a time! Please ask...

How Can I be Part of the Solution?! Every person counts!

If you are considering rehoming your pig, contact The Pig

Placement Network and they can refer you to the rescue

closest to you.

• North American Potbellied Pig Association (National) • SCAMPP (SoCal Association for Miniature Potbelly Pigs) • CPPA (NorCal Potbelly Pig Association) • Sloppy Seconds, Inc. (NorCal) • Lil Orphan Hammies (SoCA) • VegasPigPets (SoNV) • Windys Ranch & Rescue (SoNV) • Pigasus Homestead (CO) • Hog Haven Farm - Rescue (CO) • Ironwood Pig Sanctuary (AZ) • Best Friends Animal Society (UT) • Hearts on Noses (Canada) • NW Miniature Pig Association (OR) • Ross Mill Farms (PA) • Shepherds Green Sanctuary (TN) • Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary (Leesville, SC) • Rooterville (FL) • Potbelly Manor (RI) • Central Texas Pig Rescue • Mini Pig Info is a great informative website and for a more extensive list of rescues and sanctuaries.

Below are private rescues and organizations that may be in

your area. Please click on their linked email below and

inquire on how you can help or maybe you could provide a

second chance for a deserving pig pet!

Tammy's Pig Rescue (Athens County, OH): E-Mail:

bttymom@aol.com

Ohio Pig Rescue - Meredith (Mogadore, OH): E-Mail:

ohiopigrescue@yahoo.com

Trotters on the Tallgrass Pig Sanctuary - Donna (Sabin, MN,

just SE of Fargo ND): E-Mail: susstable@aol.com

BACK TO TOP

Sanctuaries &

Rescues

Pig Sanctuaries, Find the Teacup Pig...

Links to Rescues & Sanctuaries Nationwide

Below are just some of the Pig Rescues,

Sanctuaries and Organizations that have saved

countless lives and works tirelessly to educate

the public about the specialized needs and

rewards of potbelly pig ownership! So please,

feel free to click on any of these wonderful

organizations to get to their websites and e-

mails addresses! This site is a national

collaboration of rescues and sanctuaries to

help educate fellow, current and potential pig

owners and to make the world a better place

for all of our pig friends!

All we ask is that you do your research before

committing to any pet! Especially a pigpet!

From Blankets to Volunteering, Donating of

Time or Money, One Pig at a time! Please ask...

How Can I be Part of the Solution?! Every

person counts!

If you are considering rehoming your pig,

contact The Pig Placement Network and they

can refer you to the rescue closest to you.

• North American Potbellied Pig Association (National) • SCAMPP (SoCal Association for Miniature Potbelly Pigs) • CPPA (NorCal Potbelly Pig Association) • Sloppy Seconds, Inc. (NorCal) • Lil Orphan Hammies (SoCA) • VegasPigPets (SoNV) • Windys Ranch & Rescue (SoNV) • Pigasus Homestead (CO) • Hog Haven Farm - Rescue (CO) • Ironwood Pig Sanctuary (AZ) • Best Friends Animal Society (UT) • Hearts on Noses (Canada) • NW Miniature Pig Association (OR) • Ross Mill Farms (PA) • Shepherds Green Sanctuary (TN) • Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary (Leesville, SC) • Rooterville (FL) • Potbelly Manor (RI) • Central Texas Pig Rescue • Mini Pig Info is a great informative website and for a more extensive list of rescues and sanctuaries.

Below are private rescues and organizations

that may be in your area. Please click on their

linked email below and inquire on how you can

help or maybe you could provide a second

chance for a deserving pig pet!

Tammy's Pig Rescue (Athens County, OH): E-

Mail: bttymom@aol.com

Ohio Pig Rescue - Meredith (Mogadore, OH): E-

Mail: ohiopigrescue@yahoo.com

Trotters on the Tallgrass Pig Sanctuary - Donna

(Sabin, MN, just SE of Fargo ND): E-Mail:

susstable@aol.com

BACK TO TOP

Thank you for contacting

us!

If you requested information, someone will respond as soon as possible. Please continue to browse our website.

Thank you for

contacting us!

If you requested information, someone will respond as soon as possible. Please continue to browse our website.