Paris Hilton’s piglet adoption plan angers PETA
By ANIWednesday, October 14, 2009
LONDON - Socialite Paris Hilton has come under fire from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for planning to adopt a piglet.
The hotel heiress recently announced that she was adding a pot bellied pig named Princess Piglette (sic) to her menagerie of pets after ordering the Royal Dandie from a pig breeder in Oregon, reports the Daily Express.
Her rep told TMZ.com, “Paris is thrilled! She is a major animal lover and is excited for the arrival of her new piglette (sic).”
However, Hilton’s latest move has left the animal rights group livid, who have accused her of treating animals like ‘disposable accessories’.
A spokesperson for PETA said: “The Chihuahuas, ferrets, and kinkajous she’s paraded through her home in the past were not accessories, and pot-bellied pigs aren’t either.” (ANI)
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November 10, 2009: 10:58 am
I personally have a pot belly pig. They are a lot of work, and need love and constant attention. They are like having a 2 year old for 20 years (yes, they live a long time) since she hasn’t spayed or neutered her dogs (not sure why) I don’t know if she is cut out to have this type of animal. A female needs fixed because they go into a cycle every 21 days or so get cranky and pee all over if not fixed. A boar has a horrible scent will grow large tusks and drool if not fixed. Pigs have to be trained (and they are NOT trained like dogs) you can’t smack them with a paper because they remember and become angry and stay angry. They bite other animals (to find their place in a herd) if not trained. And so many other things! Most don’t like to be cuddled or pet. They liked to be scratched. When this piglet grows to an adult and weights 80-150 pounds will she still love it? I hope so. |
Kay