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Wisconsin Humane Society hosts pig found wandering Racine streets
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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RACINE, Wis. - The Wisconsin Humane Society in Racine got a new guest Friday, April 9.
Wrinkles, a pig, was found running loose in Racine and was brought to the humane society by law enforcement.
WHS staff said Wrinkles is doing well.
A potential owner has been identified, the humane society said, and staff are working with that person on next steps.
If Wrinkles is not reclaimed by his owner, the WHS will work to find placement for him. He is still considered a stray.
Pig in the city: Stray pig found
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RACINE, Illinois (The Journal Times) A pot-bellied pig was found on the loose near Downtown Racine, and the owner has been identified, according to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Wrinkles, the 3-year-old male pig, was found in the 900 block of Superior Street and returned to the Racine Campus of the WHS, 8900 16th St., Mount Pleasant.
Angela Speed, vice president of communications for the Wisconsin Humane Society, said the WHS is working with the owner on the next steps.
“Our vet team is monitoring him (Wrinkles) closely to make sure that he’s healthy and eating well, and he’s getting a lot of TLC from our staff,” Speed said in a statement.
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UpdatedSat, Apr 3, 2021 at 7:00 am CT
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