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To: Hancock County
Help us keep our pigs
Our two small domestic pet pigs are at risk of being rehomed due to zoning laws. We live right on the line of Hancock and Henry County, where on our side of the road we can’t have “livestock” but across both streets that intersect our house, you can. We take very good care of our animals and love them like family. They are quiet and great companions. Our neighbors love visiting them and feeding them, and we have been unaware of anyone being unhappy with their presence. Our family would be heartbroken if they had to leave, especially when we live right on the edge of both streets where our immediate neighbors can own livestock legally.
Why is this important?
Our pigs are like family to us. We love them dearly and spend a lot of time outside with them. They are a small breed, and will not grow to be any larger than a medium to large sized dog. Our pet pigs are always taken care of and are very loved in our community. We understand that technically we are out of the zone to legally own them, but we have the appropriate space and shelter, which is not super visible since it is in our backyard. We also live in the corner of the town where our immediate neighbors are legally allowed to own livestock that we can see and hear regularly, but we technically are not able to.