SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin

The Brief

  • Waddles, a pig who was in the care of the SPCA of Tampa Bay, is the center of a growing controversy after a viral TikTok video.
  • The video showed Waddles with burned and blistered skin.
  • Pinellas County Animal Services has cited the organization for animal cruelty — an allegation the SPCA is strongly contesting.

LARGO, Fla. A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.

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The video shows the pig appearing to have gotten the burns while under the care of the SPCA of Tampa Bay.

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