A California family’s missing pet pig was found but while police went to get the animal’s owners, someone slaughtered their beloved pet.
Princess the pig—a 400-pound sow—had escaped her enclosure at owner Carrie Hogan’s mother’s house in Arcata, California, on March 23, according to MailOnline.
The pig wandered around the neighborhood and was spotted by locals.
Humboldt Paws Cause, a lost and found pets service in Humboldt County, California, posted photos of the missing pig on its Facebook page.
“Found a massive pig in our yard this morning up Fickle Hill,” Humboldt Paws Cause wrote, citing an individual named Brianne.
A lively discussion ensued about animals on the loose and whether the missing animal was a pot-bellied pig or someone’s 4H/FFA youth development project.
“That’s not a potbelly that’s a Hampshire/ mix probably for FAA or 4H it looks pretty young. Hope it finds its home!!” wrote Anna Marie.
“Buffalo on the highways and a piggy strolling around Arcata! Lol only in Humboldt!! Yee haw!!” commented Susan Wentworth.
It seemed all was settled when commenter Kelly Miller confirmed “It was one of our students. It’s under control. Thanks everyone,“ and Humboldt Paws Cause updated its post, ”Piggy is now in custody of APD. Please contact them if this is your pig!”
