Placements Safety Check
0 =
not acceptable ,
things that are not fixable such as an unsafe
neighborhood, zoning restrictions, or a
shared fence with large dogs on the
other side. Any zero
is an end
to the process . No adoption .
1 =
needs work things that
are not acceptable
but which can and must be
remedied prior to adoption , a follow up
is required before placing a pig .
2 =
Meets min Safe
and adequate
3 = exceeds min Such as :
(a) Extra large
lot with some woods and
a pond or shallow creek
(b) no other
pets except cats
(c) new “
parent” home all day
(d) no
children or grandchildren in the home
(e) in country setting on isolated road
Home Safety Checklist
Grade each area with 0, 1, 2 or 3
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1
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Suitably fenced yard
not smaller than 50 ’X 100 ’ or pasture
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2
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Pig
privacy zone away
from all people
and animals
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3
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Dogs , small, non aggressive breeds (no sporting or
working dog breeds exc guardian breeds (and they
must be purebred to be safely used with pigs, goats or fowl. See the
information on our website about Livestock Guardian Breeds and how to train
and work safely with them or visit www.LGD.com)
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4
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Dogs of any kind (excl guardian dogs) living
in same area is not acceptable -
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5
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Well constructed , warm and dry
house, shed or private space in barn
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6
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Plenty of all day
available shade
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7
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A watering hole , mud
hole or pond for mud baths
and cooling off in summer ( wading
pool is ok but not as good )
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8
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No small children in
the home ( under 10)
unless in a farm environment where
livestock safety practices are part of
everyday lifestyle . Consider
grandchildren also.
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9
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Fences suitable for pigs
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10
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Veterinarian who will care for pig has been
contacted, is willing to care for pig and has experience with pigs.
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11
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Suitable equipment/ loading area for a sick
pig emergency
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12
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Neighborhood atmosphere
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13
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Pig Experience or willingness to learn
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14
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Total Family or one
party interest
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15
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Working
" parents " .. when do they spend time with pets? Is there a backup
family member to care for pets when caregiver is away or suddenly ill?
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16
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Hazards……junk/metal / tools / implements / old
fence
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17
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Observed husbandry / pet
practices. Are all pets altered? If
another pig is already in the home, he/she must be altered
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18
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Land Management &
Respect
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19
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General sense of "
permanence and pig’s future "
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20
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Zoning OK; no specific restrictions in
neighborhood or home owners group. In TN, by law, potbellies are considered
Non-Livestock when kept as pets and permitted by state law. Code: 39-14-201 states:
(3) “Non-livestock animal” means a pet
normally maintained in or near the household or households of its owner or
owners, other domesticated animal, previously captured wildlife, an exotic
animal, or any other pet, including but not limited to, pet rabbits, a pet
chick, duck, or pot bellied pig that is not classified as “livestock”
pursuant to this part;
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A minimum
score of 40 is
required to place a pig with
no ratings of "0" in any
category . Lesser total scores and items
with ratings of "1"
require corrections and re – checks before placement .