Lonely and isolated Americans turned to "unconventional pets" for companionship during the pandemic, writes Amira McKee in the Wall Street Journal. One of those pets turned out to be more than they ...

Animal lovers lured by the promise of pocket-size roommates are discovering that in the livestock world, ‘mini’ is a relative term.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – More people are ...

Breeders and rescuers call it the “mini pig craze,” but there’s a problem: People think they’ve adopted mini pigs until those pigs grow up and it’s apparent they’re not so miniature. Pigs are no ...

Sometimes something is just too cute to believe. Usually, that is simply a metaphor. However, in the case of tiny pigs, it is true. What breeders advertise as “teacup” pigs, are usually piglets that ...

Pet pigs have been growing in popularity for years. If you're considering getting a miniature pig as a companion, here are some things you can do to ensure it lives high on the hog. According to ...

It would be tempting to say that mini-pigs have become trendy pets, but they haven’t. It’s impossible for something to be popular when it doesn’t exist. When people hit the internet looking for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mini pigs have become a legit pop culture phenom, with celeb owners like Paris Hilton, David Beckham, and ...

Blue Martin once owned a bunny named Bacon. Now she’s president of Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue, a nonprofit that educates people about miniature pigs and helps find permanent homes for the animals.