Many people look at pigs as just that stinky, lazy farm animals that are only used as food. Well today I'm here to give a little knowledge on our other 4 legged friends.  Many pigs come in smaller sizes then your typical hog. These pigs that are called mini pigs that people have as pets. The Juliana pig is a great example.   In fact, these little guys were specifically bred to work with humans. Check out other great info on these at julianapig.com. According to American mini pig website these mini pigs are great therapy pets as well as great household pets. They are one of the cleanest animals and they have no smell because they do not have sweat glands as long as they are spayed and neutered. They rank as the 4th smartest animals and can even be taught tricks as well as potty trained! Mini-pigs are very smart and can be trained to walk on a leash/harness and to sit, stay, come, and retrieve objects. I encourage you to go to Americanminipigassociation.com and read more about these fun little pets!

Having mini pigs as legal pets in the town of Queen Creek AZ would be great in bringing the town together. Many school have allowed the mini pets to visit and see children. There are mini pig soirees at Queen Creek Olive Mill that brings the community together.  I think it would also really educate people in what we have been told about certain animals isn't always what it seems and when we really take the time to learn for ourselves we can make the not so typical, typical for generations to come.