North American Pet Pig Association (NAPPA) and Pigs as Pets are a volunteer- based animal welfare organization, dedicated to helping Vietnamese potbellied pigs and miniature pigs. Since 1989, we have worked to ensure that Vietnamese potbellied pigs and miniature pigs are kept responsibly by people who choose them as pets. By working with a network of volunteer advocates, shelters, foster caregivers and local veterinarians is able to help many potbellied pigs and miniature pigs every year. We provide these pet pigs with care and temporary homes until we can place them into their permanent homes. We also serve as a resource to our community by providing information on pet pig ownership, including resources for spay/neuter, positive behavior training, nutrition and veterinary care. We believe no pet pig should be mistreated and are working towards the day when no pet pig is euthanized for lack of a home. Our goal is to work with state legislators to reclassify pet pigs as a pet in every state. Many states have already changed their category from livestock to a companion animal.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of seven individuals from varying backgrounds and are also the Board of NAPPA Pam Munici is president/Director/Co Treasurer has over 20 years of experience in the pet pig community. Ana Garcia is the Director and Secretary of the board and is owned by two wonderful pet pigs. Dana Boyle is the Director of the board and has been the proud owner of a potbellied pig since 2009. Kimzey Creasman is the Director of the Board has been involved with potbellied pigs since she first got her first one in 2014. Ghislaine Martin is the Director of the board has been a member of the pet pig community since Pig Little came into her life in 2007. Helen Morrison is the Director of the board has been a lifelong love for animals, growing up with dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. Debbie Pagerie is the Director of the board and lives in West Milford New Jersey. She owns a Vietnamese potbellied pig named Ruby.