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*Squeeeeee!!* I Want!

June 2, 2011 By 3 Comments

The fact that I am squealing like a pig here is so appropriate here!  LOOK at this little, sweet, size of a coke can piggy?!

A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.

I want.

Bad.

My friend posted on her facebook this week that her miniature pot belly pigs had four wicked cute piglet babies.  I have been oohing and awing over her pictures for days.  I’ve taken pictures of my computer screen so I can send them to Cheryl so she can ooh and aw over them, too.  That’s how obsessed I am with them.

I have always thought it would be cool to have a pig for a pet.  They are so cute and from what I’ve researched online, they make amazing pets.  Here is some of what I’ve learned*:

  • Pot belly pigs are very social.  They love to follow their people around and be included with the family.
  • They are intelligent!  Pigs rate #5 on the intelligent animal scale only following man, monkeys, dolphins and whales!  They are even smarter than dogs.
  • Pot belly pigs are VERY clean and odor free.
  • They can be potty trained to go in a litter box or in one designated spot in the yard.  Unlike dogs who kinda just go where they want.
  • Pigs hardly shed and are usually non-allergenic.
  • They have a life span of 15-20 years.
  • They are easily trained to do tricks (going back to the whole intelligence thing).
  • Pigs are low maintenance and generally non-destructive.

I mean, why wouldn’t I want a piggy??  We live in a rural area so zoning isn’t an issue (some cities don’t let you have a pet pig), our yard is fenced and since Gabe is allergic to cats, a non-allergenic pig would be good for him.

If you have experience with having a pet pig I would love to hear from you.  I know this is going to be a hard sell to my husband and my mother who lives next door.  They already think I’m a nut so I need to be able to convince them that this is a good idea!

*Facts about potbelly pigs gathered from www.potbellypigs.com

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Gabriel is just smitten with Mrs. Rat.

“I wanna hold her, and love her, and squish her….”

I hope she survives the day…Pray for Mrs. Rat.

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Small Talk Six ~ Animal Kingdom

April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Hello.  Thanks for stopping by this weeks edition of Small Talk Six.  Momdot.com’s weekly Saturday meme.  This week was fun.  Everyone is sharing their list of six animals (domestic, wild or exotic) that would be fun to have as a pet.  I am a huge animal lover, so this week was easy and fun for me.

1.  Sulcata Tortoise. Seriously, is this not the cutest freaking thing ever?  I have been wanting one for a long time.  Ever since I worked at my uncle’s pet shop.  The only thing stopping me from bringing this adorable little thing home is the fact that it will live for 100 years and end up weighing about 100 pounds!  I worry about who would take care of it after I died.

2.  Turkey. I am actually really close to getting one of these right now (don’t tell the DH).  Me and my mom took all the boys to a local farm.  They had a petting zoo there with a couple turkey’s.  The boys LOVED them.  There was so many animals, but they just stayed and fed the turkey’s, laughing the whole time.  So today, I am at the pet store getting Mr. A. some guppy’s when I see a pen full of baby turkeys!!  I want one.  I want one bad.  I know, I’m impossibly hillbilly.  I can’t help it…they make my boys smile.

3.  Snake. This one is specifically a Ball Python.  They are really fun to have.  I had lots of different snakes growing up.  They’re cool.

4.  Pot Belly Pig. A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.

5.  Miniature Horse.  I always thought it would be so fun to have one and let it come in and out of my house like a dog.  Again, I know I’m showing off my hillbilly nature.

6.  A Black and White Great Dane.  Beautiful dogs.  I’ve wanted one for many years but have never gotten one because they have pretty short life spans.  I get attached to my pets completely and can’t imagine losing one after only 8-10 years of old age.  Maybe someday.

So there’s my list.  What’s on yours??  If you want to learn more or participate in Small Talk Six, then head on over to momdot.com!

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