A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial in Pinellas County, Florida, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to suffer in the hot Florida sun.
Background
Exactly one year ago, Kelly Dill, founder of the pig rescue Pork Butt Pastures, said she saw Waddles at SPCA Tampa Bay in-person for the first time and rescued him. Video recorded by Dill appears to show the pig covered in sunburns while in the organization’s care.
SPCA Tampa Bay has consistently defended its care of Waddles, stating he came to the facility with pre-existing skin issues. The organization claims it provided proper treatment and acted quickly to find a permanent home for Waddles.
Current Status
After rehabbing and recovering with Dill, Waddles now lives on Connie Pavelich’s ranch in Lithia, Florida. The non-jury trial is scheduled to begin in Pinellas County.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
