Family fights to keep emotional support pig
Health officials are threatening to take away Lucy the pig because of a New York City law that doesn't allow pigs to be kept as pets.
If love, kisses, and even tears alone could keep Lucy the pig alive, she'd live forever. But at 15 years old, the now senior emotional support pet owned by the Gannon family spends these days on *** series of meds resting on the couch. I take care of my grandchildren. I got to pick them up from school, take them to school, and then I got to take. It's *** lot of stress and to add to that stress, the pig was the subject of an anonymous 311 complaint earlier this month saying they've been illegally keeping her as *** pet. Shortly after, *** rep from the city health department knocked on their door. She said they're not allowed in New York City. You're violating the law, and I said, Oh, I, I, I, I didn't know. I'm like I'm I'm confused, so I said, you know. She says, Well, we're gonna have to get back to you. In *** statement, the city Department of Health says pet pigs have been illegal in New York City for decades, adding, quote, They can become aggressive toward people, and that there's no USDA approved rabies vaccine for pigs. The health department says no violations have been issued, and *** city hall spokesperson says they're working on *** solution. That involves getting Lucy moved to the Gannon's house upstate, which the family says is under *** lot of construction. There is no benefit to remove this. In the past week, nearly 9000 people have signed an online petition for the family to keep the. pig that's also gotten support from lawmakers like Congresswoman Nicole Malitakis. Family friend Caitlin Grotto made her usual visit to Lucy with her 1 and 4 year old kids. She was raised around us, so any other environment is not going to be fit for her. No threat to anyone, this darling pig.
Family fights to keep emotional support pig
Health officials are threatening to take away Lucy the pig because of a New York City law that doesn't allow pigs to be kept as pets.
Updated: 6:09 AM CDT Jun 29, 2025
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A New York family is fighting to keep their beloved pet pig.Health officials are threatening to take away Lucy the pig because of a New York City law that doesn't allow pigs to be kept as pets.But at 15 years old, the now senior emotional support pet owned by the Gannone family spends these days on a series of meds, resting on the couch. In a statement, the city department of health says pet pigs have been illegal in New York City for decades, adding "they can become aggressive toward people" and that there's no USDA-approved rabies vaccine for pigs.The health department says no violations have been issued, and a City Hall spokesperson says they're working on a solution that involves getting Lucy moved to the Gannones' house upstate, which the family says is under a lot of construction.In the past week, nearly over 11,000 people have signed an online petition for the family to keep the docile pig.The family plans to meet with local lawmakers soon in hopes of finding a solution.
NEW YORK — A New York family is fighting to keep their beloved pet pig.
Health officials are threatening to take away Lucy the pig because of a New York City law that doesn't allow pigs to be kept as pets.
But at 15 years old, the now senior emotional support pet owned by the Gannone family spends these days on a series of meds, resting on the couch.
In a statement, the city department of health says pet pigs have been illegal in New York City for decades, adding "they can become aggressive toward people" and that there's no USDA-approved rabies vaccine for pigs.
The health department says no violations have been issued, and a City Hall spokesperson says they're working on a solution that involves getting Lucy moved to the Gannones' house upstate, which the family says is under a lot of construction.
In the past week, nearly over 11,000 people have signed an online petition for the family to keep the docile pig.
The family plans to meet with local lawmakers soon in hopes of finding a solution.