The domestic pig weighed about 25 pounds, a city spokesman said. It’s believed to be a mix of Potbelly and American Guinea Hog.
Birmingham animal control staff captured a pig on Thursday, July 11, 2024, as part of the city's Safe Streets initiative.Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin posted a statistical update on the Safe Streets initiative today on social media that included this fact: since Monday, July 8, animal control has captured 10 cats, 8 dogs and one pig.“Animal control was out dealing with some calls, primarily dogs and cats,” said city spokesman Rick Journey.
“While they were out, at 76th Street and Division Avenue, a pig just darted out and kept running. You can’t have livestock in the city. So, Animal Control went to catch the pig. They caught the pig.” The domestic pig weighed about 25 pounds, Journey said. It’s believed to be a mix of Potbelly and American Guinea Hog, he said.“The pig has been taken to a person who does animal rescues. Within the seven days that they hold the pig, the owner can call animal control. They can have it back, they just can’t keep in the city. If in that seven days nobody comes and claims the pig, they have identified someone who wants to adopt the pig.
The plan is for the pig to be adopted and end up in a caring home, Journey said. After its capture, the animal was given water and an apple and oat treat, he said. Woodfin told the Birmingham City Council that Shotspotter detected 2,164 shots fired during 2023 in the East Lake neighborhoodJul. 10, 2024, 9:24 a.m.Woodfin said the city has been cracking down on illegal dumping on Division Avenue, prostitution on First Avenue North, drug dealing and speeding on Second Avenue North.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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