Rhino has been adopted!

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Age: Adult
Weight: unknown

How this pet arrived:
This pet was rescued by the Humane Law Enforcement Team on May 19, 2021.

At SDHS:
This pet has been receiving excellent care and is now ready for her new home! 

Why this pet is the one for you:
Meet Rhino! You might be thinking "Rhino is one interesting looking dog." And he would be! But he is actually a neutered male potbelly pig! Pigs make wonderful pets, and they require a lot of consideration. Before adopting it is important to confirm with your city that your property is properly zoned for housing a pig. Pigs also require a large outdoor space, appropriately fenced with pig-proof paneling, and containing access to a predator proofed indoor shelter area. They also require access to fairly large bodies of water, especially when the weather warms up. They love to lounge and cool off, root around in water, and play in water! Ample fresh drinking water should be provided separately. Pigs are incredibly social and thrive with other piggy friends. Pigs can bond to other animals and they form very close relationships with humans. However, no one can provide the comfort of having a member of your same species. Singleton pigs can become needy and develop unwanted behaviors if steps aren't taken to prevent those behaviors. Pigs are extremely intelligent animals. They like to figure out the most unique ways to cause trouble. Most pigs are food motivated and enjoy the mental stimulation of positive reinforcement training, just like dogs! Rhino specifically has shown us his gentle and friendly nature. He was able to be handled, leashed, hoisted up into a truck, and examined. He can be a little skittish at first, but warms up with a slow approach and treats! If you are interested in adopting Rhino, our adoption counselors would be happy to tell you more.