Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Look: Escaped Pig Breaks Into N.C. Home in Search of Snacks

Penelope the pig surrendered after a short standoff involving crackers and was returned to her owner by authorities, who said the pig sought snacks inside the home.

  • On Monday, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office received a call about an unnamed pig inside a home in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
  • Penelope's owner identified the pig as Penelope, and the sheriff's office said `The unexpected guest showed zero fear, maximum confidence, and the motive seemed to be finding snacks.`
  • Using crackers, Rutherford County deputies said they secured the pig after a short standoff that involved crackers and ended with its surrender.
  • Authorities said Penelope is back home with her owner.
  • After recovery, the pig went to Rutherford County Animal Control Services operated by Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue.
Insights by Ground AI

21 Articles

WESHWESH
+18 Reposted by 18 other sources
Center

‘Zero fear, maximum confidence’: Pig sneaks into home, seemingly on the hunt for snacks

A pig named Penelope slipped into a North Carolina home for snacks, surrendered after a brief cracker standoff.

·Florida, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

WSPA broke the news in Savannah, United States on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal