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Pig Rescued After Found On Loose In Northeast Philadelphia With Rope Embedded In Him

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This little piggy needs a new home. ACCT Philly says a good Samaritan found the pig on the loose in Northeast Philly with a rope embedded in him.

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Credit: ACCT Philly

That person removed the rope and called the shelter for help.

The pig, nicknamed Ramen, is now getting care until a rescue group can take him.

Pigs can be pets, but not in Philadelphia, where it is illegal to have one.

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