SPCA Tampa Bay cited by animal services after videos of sunburned pig goes viral

SPCA Tampa Bay cited after 'Waddles' the pig gets severe sunburn

Pinellas County Animal Services cited SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo with animal neglect after a pig was severely sunburned after being left outside.PCAS said, "Waddles," the pig was severely burned, and they went to SPCA to discuss care concerns. When they explored the pen where Waddles was being housed, they found the pen to meet shelter requirements but there was no shade in the pasture.SPCA told animal services there was a pool, but Waddles was too…

SPCA Tampa Bay cited by animal services after videos of sunburned pig goes viral

Meanwhile, its CEO is denying the allegations and states care was given every day.

SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin

A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.