Homeowners urge city leaders to allow mini pigs
Homeowners say they'll move before giving up their pet pig. Two homeowners received a citation from code enforcement.
Posted — Updated"I have fencing. He doesn't get out. He doesn't disturb anybody," said Stephanie Ebling while talking about her pet pig.
Stephanie Ebling said her mini pig named Lucky is like a dog to her.
"Take them outside, feed them so I think he's a lot better sometimes than a dog. He's smart," said Ebling.
The mini pig is not allowed within Zephyrhills city limits. City code states no cattle, horses, swine, pot-bellied pigs, sheep, goats or other grazing animals.
Ebling got a citation from code enforcement after she believes a neighbor complained. The officer's last name happens to be Bacon.
Heather Mooney has a pet pig named Meatball. She lives within city limits too. She said she got him more than a year ago. Recently, Mooney said a city worker saw him and reported it.
The two ladies want city leaders to reconsider.
"I'm hoping they actually make a new ordinance for the mini pigs," said Ebling.
City manager, Steve Spina, said city leaders are looking at the current city ordinance. He said changing it could be a possibility. They'll discuss what's next for owners at a meeting on June 11.
A spokesperson for Pasco County said the county doesn't have an ordinance prohibiting mini or pot-bellied pigs.
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