Judge Rules in Favor of SPCA Tampa Bay in Waddles the Pig Case
A Pinellas County judge has ruled in favor of the SPCA of Tampa Bay in the case of Waddles, a pig who allegedly suffered from sunburn. The judge stated that while unfortunate circumstances occurred, there was insufficient evidence of neglect…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 29, 2026 —
A Pinellas County judge has issued a ruling in favor of the SPCA of Tampa Bay concerning Waddles, a pig at the center of a case alleging sunburn and neglect.
The judge determined that while the circumstances surrounding Waddles were unfortunate, there was insufficient evidence to prove neglect by the SPCA of Tampa Bay. The legal proceedings concluded with the court siding with the organization.
The case involving Waddles garnered substantial public attention, with many individuals expressing concern and offering support for the animal online. Despite the public outcry and the alleged suffering of the pig, the court found the evidence presented did not meet the threshold for neglect charges against the SPCA.
Details regarding the specific timeline of events leading to Waddles’ alleged sunburn, the exact nature of the care provided by the SPCA, or any subsequent actions taken for Waddles’ well-being were not immediately available following the ruling.
Story summarized from the original created by By Lane DeGregory, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
