who would i need to call?

Question

i was putting my kids in the car today, when a pig came walking across my yard!! it belongs to our neighbors behind us. we live in a neighborhood with a lot of little kids, and that pig was HUGE!! should i call someone about it now or wait until it gets out again? exactly who would i need to call?

also, is it illegal to have an animal that is usually associated with farms in a neighborhood like that???

we did tell the owners that it was lose, and they just said they'd come and get it. they didn't even say thanks for letting us know or i'm sorry or nothing!! how rude!! that was the second time in 2 days it had gotten loose we later found out from another neighbor who caught it yesterday.

Answer 1

You'll need to call the Animal Control Department in your area (this is usually associated with the police department). Depending on where you live, there may be ordinances that preclude your neighbors from having "barnyard" animals in city / town settings. Call Animal Control and tell them just what you told us. They'll let you know what your rights are, and if the pig is an illegal pet or not.

Answer 2

There is probably a city ordinance against it, but even if there is not, you have the right to have the pig stay out of your yard. Tell the neighbors your concern - if they appear not to care, then call law enforcement to help - police or sheriff.

Answer 3

I am not sure if it is illegal our not, but I would definetly call the nearest animal shelter if it got out again, they could probally give you further instructions

Answer 4

What about calling the owners?

Answer 5

call the owner and tell them to come get it.

if you think it is a danger then call the police and have the enforce the zoning rules.

Answer 6

call animal control...they are trained to take care of things like this...

Answer 7

call your neighbours or the pound if you don't know their number

Answer 8

CALL THE ANIMAL PATROL