"The work they put in before we picked her up has obviously paid off. It took about 24 hours after bringing her home before she was acclimated but she is one of the family now and soooo good!"
Mini Pig Adoption Pricing & Process
You’re one step closer to becoming a piggy parent!
Let’s get started!
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Mini Pig?
At Joy of Pigs Co. in San Antonio, Texas, our mini pig adoption fee is $800. Every piglet is raised inside our home with daily handling, early socialization, and a foundation in potty training. Our adoption program includes essential veterinary care, education, and lifetime support to help you and your new companion get off to the best possible start.
Step 1: Take the quiz
Our utmost priority is to ensure all our customers understand what it takes to own a pet pig.
You can take this quiz to find out if becoming a piggy parent is right for you at this time.
Step 2:Fill Out an Application
Not all applications will be approved.
Once approved, you will be added to our waiting list in the order your application was received.
Step 3: Leave a $350 Deposit
After we have confirmed that we have a piglet available for you to adopt, we require a non-refundable $350 deposit to reserve a piglet for you paid by Venmo, CashApp, Paypal, Zelle, or ApplePay.
Step 4: Select Your Piglet!
Congratulations, you're almost there!
You can select your piglet in the order you have been approved.
Now you can prepare for your piglet's homecoming!
$800
What are you paying for?
Your new pet pig comes to you as a
house trained pet, not barn-raised livestock.
Spayed & Neutered.
Vaccinated & Dewormed
Microchipped
Beginner Potty Trained
Socialized From the Day They Are Born
Desensitized to Household Noises
Birth Certificate, Worming Schedule & Medication Log
Already Printed for You
New Pig Parent Guide
Also included is one of our signature harness leads designed specifically for pet pigs.
! IMPORTANT !
After Approval of Your Application:
We’ll contact you (usually within two weeks) after you submit your application to let you know whether you have been approved or not, and explain the reasons why.
Upon approval, you will leave a non-refundable $350 deposit to reserve your piglet via CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, or ApplePay. This goes toward your $800 purchase price.
The $450 balance will be due at the time of pickup.
Piglets typically go home around 8 weeks after they are born.
Have a question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Although your pet pig will still be a baby and only weigh 10 pounds when you bring him home, pigs take 3-5 years to reach full size.
Your pet pig will likely be between 90-160 pounds by the time they reach their full size. There is no such thing as a “micro” or “teacup” pig. Please make sure a pig is the right pet for you before applying.
Visit this guide for pictures of adult pig sizes to understand better how big your pet pig will get.
We recommend having all of the following so you are prepared to bond and care for your pet pig as soon as you bring it home:
- A designated enclosed area like a 4×4 dog run or a playpen until they get bigger.
- Low protein percentage pig feed ( 14% – 18%) NOT “grower” feed in a 26% protein or higher.
- Locate a veterinarian who sees pet pigs. You may need to look for “livestock vets” in your area.
- Potty box, such a kitty litter pan.
- Pee pads or litter, NOT kitty litter. Kitty litter is very harmful, even deadly, if ingested. Instead, use recycled newspaper, paper pellets, or pine shavings.
- You will get a more in-depth list of what you will need in your “Preparing for a New Piglet eBook,” included with your purchase.
- Your piglet comes to you neutered, spayed, vaccinated, dewormed (a $300 – $400 value.)
- You can begin to bond with your pet pig immediately since our pet pigs are desensitized to household noises, handled, and petted/carried by us daily.
- They are crate-trained and introduced to a harness.
- Included is one of our signature harness leads explicitly designed for pigs.
- Also included is our 15 page “New Pig Parent Guide”
- Your new companion piggy comes to you as a house-trained pet, not barn-raised livestock.
We currently offer local pickup only in the San Antonio area. If you’re not nearby, we recommend connecting with a trusted breeder closer to you for the best experience.
Find an AMPA (American Mini Pig Association) registered breeder here.
It’s only possible to know what it’s like to bring a pet pig into your family once you have done it.
Check out this in-depth FREE course by The American Mini Pig Association (AMPA) to help you better understand what it will be like!
We require a $350 deposit to hold a piglet for you. This goes towards your total $800 purchase price, leaving you a balance of $450 to be paid when you pick up your pet pig.
Deposits can be made using CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or ApplePay.
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