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Potbelly pig shows up at Nebraska Humane Society

Potbelly pig shows up at Nebraska Humane Society
Posted at 8:34 PM, Mar 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-09 21:34:48-05

Meet Jimmy, Omaha's own potbelly pig who is looking for his forever home.

The Nebraska Humane Society says the spotted friend showed up in one of their drop boxes.

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They say you can legally own a potbelly pig inside Omaha as long as you stay within certain restrictions. 

A potbelly pig must stay under 100 pounds and be altered.

Meet Jimmy the potbelly pig. He recently showed up in our overnight drop boxes and now he’s looking for a home. Believe...

Posted by Nebraska Humane Society on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

The NHS hopes to find Jimmy a home where he can socialize. If you are interested in learning more adopting Jimmy, you can contact them here.

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Fun facts about potbelly pigs from the Nebraska Humane Society

  • They can be potty trained
  • You can train them to walk on leash
  • Potbelly Pigs get along with other friendly animals when properly introduced
  • They are intelligent and can be trained much like a dog
  • Enjoy snacks like apples and grapes
  • Can live both indoors and outdoors