My Mini Pet Pig

A blog about a mini pig Coccolino that is amusing and mischievous.

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Please meet Smush, our cleft palate addition

Please meet Smush, our cleft palate addition

Hi again everyone,

Thank you all so much for your kind words about Cocco. Everything you said was appreciated. It was SO nice to hear from old friends from when we first started out blogging and newer friends that followed along and left a kind message. I am so grateful I was able to share Cocco with all of you and it makes me happy to know that he made you all laugh.

Since I have been terrible…

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Farewell Coccolino, my mini pig

Farewell Coccolino, my mini pig

Hi my old loyal readers,

I have put off writing this post for over a month now. It has just been too fresh, too raw, and I haven’t wanted to, to be honest. That would complete the final chapter.

But as I sit here, reflecting and typing in my website feels so GOOD and reminiscent of the years I was a faithful blogger. I didn’t realize until right now just how much I miss it. Probably a combination…

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How to Find the Right Pet Sitter

Happy Holiday Season everyone! We have some exciting updates that I will share in a new post however I first wanted to share this guest post by Rover.com for those that are in need of a pet sitter for the holidays – or in general.

It is very hard for us to find a good pet sitter that is comfortable with our range of species and Rover.com had some good tips. I found it very helpful and I hope you…

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What is life like with a mini pig and baby?

What is life like with a mini pig and baby?

Life with a mini pig and baby.

We got a pet pig almost five years ago because I’m a crazy animal person and because life at that point had become…easy. Settle in and read how life has changed.

Many people ask me what it’s like to have a pet pig. If I don’t refer them to one of the first postson this website to understand what having a pet pig entails (you may want to cover your ears), I sum it…

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Mini Pet Pig Resource

Mini Pet Pig Resource

Welcome (or welcome back) to our mini pig website!

Although the blog is currently inactive, this website remains a primary resource for piggy parents find answers to their questions via the FAQ page as well as discuss the many issues that arise with a pet pig on the Mini Pig Forum.

Coccolino, the cutest little piggy in the world (to this family, anyway), is still a very present and noisy member…

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Life lately: pig and dog cuddles and kitchen disaster

Life lately: pig and dog cuddles and kitchen disaster

Hi Everyone,

This has been quite a month. We are absent more than we are around, I truly apologize for not being caught up with any of you and Coccolino is loudly grunting that I take full responsibility (which I do).

Life lately has included a lot of bathing in rare sun puddles:

and some kisses and cuddles between pig and puppy:

It has also included many orders from my shop. I am very…

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This is how we cuddle

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PetBox Time!

Our much anticipated PetBox arrived this month and it was received with piggy drool and puppy nibbles. Even the cat checked it out, from up on the counter, of course.

Each month, I try to choose something that is a little different than the mainstream products available at just any pet store. PetBox has a variety of unique items and I love going through and selecting which might work out for…

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Pigs and cold weather

Pigs and cold weather

Pigs and cold weather don’t mix. Pigs and rain don’t usually mix. In Coccolino’s case, pigs and mud don’t mix. So what goes well with a pet pig? A warm blanket :-)

This winter has been brutal. In our area, February was the coldest month on record since record keeping was started here. Not only the amount of snow here has been incredible but the frigid finger numbing cold has been unbearable.…

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Happy National Pig Day! :@)

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Same thing, different day.

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Hello from the frozen tundra that is this winter! Just poking my head out now and then until spring :@)

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Piggy PetBox

I have to admit it: the kids and I are just as excited as Cocco when his PetBox arrives. Even though I choose the items that will be delivered (by choice), it is still so exciting to open up that special blue box every month! It’s like opening up a box worth of entertainment and treats for the month.

The PetBox this month included the following items:

-Lobster Bottle Crusher -Bungee Skinneeez…

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This is what I do on a snow day. And it's my plan for the whole day minus some snacking sessions.

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A model pig

OK, Coccolino has fully shamed me straight back to my computer. So sorry we were missing for that long!

I think realistically I might try to blog two weeks on, two weeks off – or more if I possibly can. I have to juggle my time between my shop and blog and regular household chores all within my six alone hours per week and that usually doesn’t cut it :-) I want to make sure when I blog I get…

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One cold pig

Shh, don’t tell but I’m taking over. I’ve hijacked the long neglected computer and I’m tip tapping away with my pretty little hooves and my letter intuitive snout.

I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long. I’ve been hibernating away in this frigid weather. I’ve been hiding under my mounds of blankets, stealing warmth from that crazy puppy.

I have also enjoyed sneaking my body into a favorite new…

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I'm not moving either. Company can come to me.