Happy to announce the adoption of Mayzie, the therapy pig! Right. as if the Regan's hadn't lost their minds enough. Yep, we are getting a pig. She is a micro-mini pig, and in her adult size, she will only be about the size of an adult cat. A couple of months ago, it was recommended that we invest in a therapy animal, to help mitigate anxiety and panic attacks for me. Originally we were looking at a Golden Retriever Dog, but as much as I love dogs, I am not a dog person. I did some research on regulations for Psychiatric Service Animals, and I came across Pot-Belly pigs as an option. I did a little more reading, and found that you have to go through a very long process of permits to be able to own a large livestock animal as a pet. So I looked up miniature pigs. I had heard of them but had never really considered the idea of having one as a pet. It is an uncommon choice as both a pet and a therapy animal, but it is an option nonetheless. So, in 2 weeks we get to pick up little (and I mean little, she is only 6 weeks, and weighs only 1 pound) Mayzie from the Portland Airport. She is coming from a breeder in California.
We are so excited for a new addition to our family! Once we jump through all of the hoops of trying to get her registered for a therapy animal, she will be able to go with me (almost) anywhere. Pigs do not have fur, they have hair, and are 95% hypo-allergenic. They do not have sweat glands, so they do not smell. They are also litter box trained before they come to us from the breeder. Pigs are easily trained, and are the 4th most intelligent animal behind Dolphins/Whales. Pigs are not always the stereotypical "fat and rolling in the mud" type. They make great pets! I am so beyond excited for her to get here!
Here is a picture of her:
Will post updates when she arrives!
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