Brockton bans pot-bellied pig

Posted: 10/25/12 at 8:35 am EDT

BROCKTON, Mass. (WHDH) -- A famous pig was banned from Brockton.

7News first told you about Porkchop the pot-bellied pig in April.

Porkchop, who is a pet, has been caught walking around the city by himself at least five times in the past year.

According to the Globe, the pig's owner said the city is holding Porkchop in the kennel.

The owner is now fighting to get Porkchop back so they can both find a new home.

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