Some people want a dog. Others prefer a cat. And for those without a pet, a houseplant might do just fine. But residents in one Austin-area suburb now have another option — a potbellied pig.
The City of Buda recently added an ordinance allowing potbellied pigs in residential neighborhoods, opening the door for residents to keep the animals as pets under a new set of rules.
Households can have up to two potbellied pigs, but owners must register the animals with Buda Animal Control and obtain a permit, the City writes in a social media post…