Idaho man fights to keep 200-pound potbellied pig

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By Associated Press

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Brad Willis and his pig live on First Avenue in Pocatello, where swine are classified as livestock and require a permit. Willis asked the city to make an exception, but was denied earlier this month.

Story Published: Jul 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM PST

Story Updated: Jul 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM PST

Idaho man fights to keep 200-pound potbellied pig

File photo of a pig.

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho man says his fondness for a 200-pound potbellied pig knows no city limits.

Brad Willis and his pig live on First Avenue in Pocatello, where swine are classified as livestock and require a permit. Willis asked the city to make an exception, but was denied earlier this month.

Councilman Ron Frasure now says he's willing to reconsider the request, though he can't promise a different outcome.

Pocatello Animal Control Director Mary Remer says giving an exception for livestock to live in back yards could set a troubling precedent for the city. Remer says that while Willis describes his pig as being about the size of a medium or large dog, swine are stubborn and the animal could be dangerous if it wandered away from home.

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Information from: Idaho State Journal

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