Pot-bellied pig takes a stroll in Dunwoody: Police escort ‘Ham-bassador’ home

The Brief

  • A pot-bellied pig was spotted trotting along Peeler Road in Dunwoody, prompting a humorous response from local police who escorted it back home.
  • The pig was declared the police department’s official “ham-bassador” after being safely returned to its enclosure, with officers sharing a playful Facebook post.
  • The pig’s owner has secured the enclosure to prevent future escapes, and the incident received positive reactions online, with no charges filed.

DUNWOODY, Ga. A pot-bellied pig took a sidewalk stroll through a Dunwoody neighborhood this week, prompting a humorous — and pun-filled — response from local police.

What we know:

According to the Dunwoody Police Department, an officer spotted the full-size pig trotting along Peeler Road, calmly hogging the sidewalk during what appeared to be an unescorted morning outing.

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