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Beware: Attack Pig
2005-10-03
A man and his pet wild pig facing eviction from their Boulder Creek home have eluded authorities — the man by running into the woods, and the pig by attacking deputies.
I'll say it; "Pigs, why do they hate......pigs?"
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies have tried numerous times to evict Christian Canabou from his home, but he always flees when they arrive, authorities said. Canabou has now been ordered by animal control officials to evict the pig — a 200-pounder named Kate. He was given until 10 p.m. Thursday to remove the animal from the property, where neighbors have complained it has become a nuisance.

But getting Canabou and the pig to leave hasn't been an easy task. "The pig, and I don't know her name, is aggressive," sheriff's Sgt. Fred Plageman said. "It seems to be a domesticated pig, and on past occasions it has chased deputies around and chewed up part of a patrol car."

Deputies tried again to evict Canabou on Tuesday but found only the pig. They posted eviction notices and left the property. "The rumor is that every time we go up there, the owner runs into the woods," said Mike McFarland, general manager of Santa Cruz County Animal Services. "To be boldly honest, we don't really want to take custody of a 200-pound pig."
Why not start the Porcine Corps for the Army? Have him/her patrol the Syrian border.
Posted by:Jackal

#8  Pigs don't shoot pigs. That's blue on blue. 10 0inks! :ô>



Posted by: Dawg   2005-10-03 23:18  

#7  I raised pigs as a 4-H project when I was in high school. I had a huge red pig I named "Emily" that was my brood sow. She consistently produced litters of between 8 and 15, twice a year. I know a little bit more than the average person about pigs.

Emily was easier to train than a dog, and capable of doing much more. At about 450 pounds, she wasn't afraid of anything or any one. She would heel, follow, stay, attack, roll over, and do a half-dozen other tricks that it takes a lot of work to get a dog to do. I could also tell her that I didn't want someone in my yard, and she'd keep them out, period.

Pigs are also cleaner than most people think, and easily housebroken. Emily would ONLY use one corner of the half-acre pen I kept her and her little ones in. I'd turn it under about every three months, to keep the smell down.

Pigs are also a lot faster on their feet than most people believe, as a couple of people tresspassing on our property found out the hard way!
Posted by: Old Patriot   2005-10-03 23:15  

#6  Pigs don't shoot pigs. That's blue on blue.
Posted by: 2b   2005-10-03 23:11  

#5  How far is Santa Cruz from Mal Paso Mountain?
Posted by: Phil Fraering   2005-10-03 18:00  

#4   These cops got guns, right?

Santa Cruz, bro. They got guns but aren't allowed to have bullets....
Posted by: Graimp Ebbelet4791   2005-10-03 17:15  

#3  Actually that might not be a bad idea. Aren't pigs supposed to be much brighter then dogs? (please no flamewars...)

And have a much more sensitive nose as well.

Assign him guard duty at Gitmo.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2005-10-03 16:39  

#2  Give the pig a bullet proof jacket.

It's jihadi huntin' duty for Pork Warrior!
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2005-10-03 16:36  

#1  These cops got guns, right?
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...roast pork at the Police Station!
Posted by: tu3031   2005-10-03 15:08  

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