Micropigs rescued after being tied to lamp-post by roadside

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Micropigs rescued after being tied to lamp-post by roadside
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The two micropigs are now at an animal sanctuary near Canterbury after a motorist rescued them.

Two micropigs have been rescued after a motorist found them tied by their necks to a lamp-post by the side of the road.A passing motorist who spotted them took them to a sanctuary near Canterbury, Kent, where they remain - and are looking for a new home.The pigs - yet to be named - are now at The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund near Stelling Minnis. This is the first time the charity has taken in micropigs.

about the trend in people getting micropigs as pets. The charity said it was worried about their welfare and about owners who are often misled about looking after them.Ms Todd also said they could have been dumped due to money problems - a trend which which has beenRescue centres are seeing more animals coming into their care despite being full or close to capacity.

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