NC boy with autism loses pet pig to city ban
September 13th, 2009
From ABC News:
A couple in Fayetteville, NC, have lost their challenge to a city ban on hogs in a futile attempt to allow their 8-year-old son with autism to keep his pet pig at home.
Anthony Pia’s parents said the 80-pound black, pot-bellied pig helped the boy interact and behave appropriately, and that the boy regressed when the pig was sent away in response to complaints.
Council members voted in favor of upholding the ordinance, citing property values and foul odors as concerns.
See also:
- Dog attends class with autistic boy; battle looms-Associated Press
- Schools fight families over autism service dogs-Associated Press
- An aide for the disabled, a companion, and nice and furry-New York Times
- Oregon wants ‘dog friendly’ to be less so -New York Times
(ABC News photo courtesy of Bobby Tibbetts)

