SAGINAW TWP, MI — An errant pig has landed at Saginaw County Animal Care & Control, after spending a day being pampered by staff at a local police department.

Saginaw Township police brought the ginger female piglet to their headquarters after a resident of Lawndale Estates mobile home park spotted the porcine form hoofing it through heavy snow the early morning of Wednesday, Dec. 10. The resident was shoveling snow when the hog approached her, and she proceeded to gather the piggy in a box until officers arrived.

Due to the heavy snowfall, officers were unable to backtrack the pig’s hoofprints.

For the rest of the day shift, the piglet hung out at the station, being doted on by staff and curious visitors.

“I think our whole township government staff and news agencies were here,” said Chief Scott A. Malace. “She just chilled on her blanket most of the time. People would come by and she’d roll over to let them rub her belly.”

One local resident who has a pet pig of her own stopped by with a 30-pound bag of food pellets. Sgt. Brian Anderson, meanwhile, went to Kroger and purchased carrots, lettuce, and other vegetables for the critter to munch on.

The office also fielded numerous calls from people volunteering to adopt or foster the pig, but officers had to turn them down as they’re hoping to find its rightful owner, Malace said. When the owner did not come forward, Sgt. Anderson took the pig to Animal Control at the end of his shift, Malace said.

Animal Control Director Rachel Horton confirmed the pig is resting comfortably. She added a manager of Custom Creatures Pet Shop, 2750 Bay Road, contacted the agency indicating they had sold the pig. The manager provided Animal Control staff with the name and address of the purchaser, Horton said.

Staff are now trying to locate the owner to determine if the pig got loose, was rehomed, or was abandoned. If the pig was deliberately abandoned, the owner could be subject to criminal charges.

Custom Creatures in July posted on X they were selling a “purebred male Kunekune piglet” for $499. Horton said the pig they have doesn’t have typical Kunekune characteristics and more closely resembles a pig of the Duroc breed. Her teeth also indicate she’s about 5 months old, Horton added.

Custom Creatures officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

The piglet is to remain on a stray-hold at Animal Control for four business days. If she goes unclaimed, she’ll be relocated to a farm rescue, after which she may be available for adoption, Horton said.

Horton encouraged anyone with information on the pig to call Animal Control at 989-797-4500.