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Woman fights to keep Emotional Support Pig

Wilbur, the Emotional Support Pig
Wilbur, the Emotional Support Pig

Wilbur, the Emotional Support Pig

Emotional support animals come in all shapes and sizes. This is the case for Karen Padilla of Oklahoma City who is fighting with the city to keep Wilbur, her 200+ pound pot belly pig.

A neighbor reported the emotional support animal to the city, which does not allow pet pigs in homes with less than an acre of land. Although, Karen received a certification for Wilbur, she will have to pay $1,400 to file an appeal with the Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment.

Karen Padilla said that she was willing to fight for her right to keep her lawfully obtained emotional support animal. We will be following this story and posting any updates.

2 comments

  1. Teresa says: January 23, 2020

    I had 2 potbelly pigs for my emotional support animals that were 36lbs and 76lbs and a 76 lbs Miniature service horse. My neighbor was peeking over my fence and turned in a complaint and the next thing I new I was in a fight with the HOA and the city. I had medical records and 2 doctor letters to back up everything and even Fair Housing said I was within my rights. But I still lost in court as I didn’t have money to hire an attorney and I didn’t understand the court process and I lost. People still don’t understand people with disabilities that they cant see or they don’t understand. It is very hard for those of us that really need them. We should not have to go through hell so that we can have what we need to live a somewhat good life without being pushed out to have to life away from town to have what we need or fight and loose everything. Good Luck

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  2. Shannon says: September 18, 2019

    We are in this exact circumstance. Would love to know the outcome.

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