Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control asks for help identifying owners after pigs found wandering

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control is seeking the owner(s) of pigs that were found wandering on a farm in the Lexington area, according to WKYT. The pigs were located on or near a farm located off Leestown and Dolan roads, the station reported on Aug. 7. Officials said the animals were not with their owner at the time they were discovered and began roaming in the area. In its notice, Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control asked residents who may recognize the animals to come forward with information. The agency is working to match the pigs to their owner(s) so they can be returned, the report said. WKYT’s report did not indicate how long the pigs had been on the property or whether any fencing or gate issues were identified at the location. It also did not specify how the animals were secured after being found, or whether they were transferred to agency care pending identification. Pigs that escape can pose risks for drivers and nearby neighbors if they move onto roads or public areas. They can also create property damage for nearby farms and households if they root or wander into gardens or yards. The agency’s request for help is intended to resolve the situation quickly by locating the rightful owner(s). The report did not list a set timeline for when the agency expects to conclude its search for the animals’ owner(s). However, it emphasized that the next step for community members is to provide identifying information that can assist the agency in reuniting the pigs with their household. Residents with questions about the found pigs were directed to follow the agency’s guidance in the public notice, according to the WKYT report. Additional updates would be expected if the pigs are claimed or if authorities need to extend the search for ownership information.