A pig found wandering in Indiana Township two weeks ago remains unclaimed.
The female adult mini-sized pig, named Marigold by its caretakers, is said to be healthy but “grumpy,” according to Blue Martin, co-founder of Pigsburgh Squealers, a nonprofit pig rescue farm in Frazer.
“Pigs are incredibly social and sensitive,” Martin said. “She’s been grumpy to me, and I think it’s because she is not fixed (spayed) and is stressed out by her new environment.”
Marigold’s owner remains a mystery, and Martin said she hasn’t received “a single lead” from the public since receiving her Dec. 5.
Marigold caused a commotion when she was found roaming along Dorseyville Road.
Resident Casey Newcamp organized a rescue effort on Marigold’s behalf after concerned residents were unable to locate Marigold’s owner.
Marigold was found to be healthy except for a bit of mange, which Martin said has since been treated with oral medication.
Martin is sticking with her original theory on Marigold’s pig predicament.
“I think she was dumped, possibly because she was aggressive, and she hasn’t been fixed,” Martin said.
Marigold is scheduled for a spay procedure in January and will be available for adoption about a week after her surgery.
Pigsburgh Squealers has six available mini-pigs available for adoption.
The cost of adoption is $150.
“Any potential adopter is welcome to come and visit her anytime,” Martin said.
