His owners, Mario Ramos and Sara-Maude Ravenelle, say he’s clean, intelligent and affectionate. The notice stated they had 15 days to find a solution that complies with city rules or else face penalties. He and his wife checked with their previous borough before bringing Babe home three years ago and were told pigs were allowed. But new citywide animal control rules adopted in 2016 don’t mention pigs at all, either as permitted or banned. Other Canadian pig owners have gone to court to fight for the right to keep their pets.

Source: thestar April 20, 2018 14:26 UTC