North American Potbellied Pig Association DO YOU REALLY WANT TO OWN A POTBELLY PIG?Ó So you are considering adding a pig to your family. Owning a pig can either be the beginning of a wonderful love affair, or the beginning of overwhelming responsibility for which you are not prepared. Since this will be a long term relationship, you should ask yourself a few serious questions to determine if you are ready to become a potbellied pig owner. Be sure and answer the following questions honestly so that both you and the pig have the future you deserve: - Have I done enough research and do I have enough information about the pig’s temperament, size, training methods, daily care, and health care to know if a pig is the right pet for me?
- Can I afford to take good care of my pig?
- Do I have the time to properly train my pig?
- Will a pig fit into my lifestyle and my home?
IS A POTBELLIED PIG RIGHT FOR YOU? Are you confused about how to select a pig? You should do some
homework to make sure that you select the right pig for you and your family. The North American Potbellied Pig Association can help you begin your research with a description of the potbellied pig as a pet. For extended research, there are several books available which give more details about the pigs. As you research the pig, always be honest with yourself. Think about your community.
Does your community have restrictions concerning the potbellied pig as a pet? Think about your home. Do you have the proper environment required to adequately care for a potbelly? Analyze your lifestyle, locations, and the physical characteristics of your home and grounds. Are you gone a lot? Who will watch your pig? Does your pig have a space to call her own in both your yard and home? Is your yard fenced? Can you provide a private space for your pig in your home? Do you have the time
necessary to properly train your pig? These are crucial questions regarding the safety of your pig and being a responsible neighbor. Remember it is OK to change your mind about owning a potbellied pig Before You Buy A Pig. This article is being used with the permission of NAPPA and is copyright protected. NAPPA is here to serve you.
If you have any questions about adopting a potbellied pig, please feel free to write, or call the phone number listed below: NORTH AMERICAN POTBELLIED PIG ASSOCIATION
3850 Dacy Lane
Kyle, TX 78640
512-295-7897 | 
