After at-large incidents, Oak Ridge council asks staff to study pet-pig permitting and enforcement

Jun 18, 2024

Following multiple incidents of pet pigs running at large earlier this year, Oak Ridge council asked staff to continue researching permit models and enforcement options; staff noted Knoxville allows certain pet pigs but said questions remain about size limits, rehoming and enforceability.

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Council discussed possible regulatory options for allowing pet pigs in residential areas after several March incidents of pigs running at large caused property damage and police or animal control responses.

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