bckrazy- I think you should get him too!! I have 3 very spoiled piggies and I got them all from friends who got them and didn't want them anymore, I don't know why, they are all soo sweet. Mine enjoy getting outside to eat the grass when its nice out or just cuddling on my lap when I'm on the computer or watching Tv. They are all great with Kids and don't really care about the dogs, even Mini who wants to have pig for dinner...My pigs have never tried to dig up the carpet or tear apart their cages if they don't get out to play, they actually are all really calm. The only problem I have is that the cages have to be cleaned every other day or it gets pretty stinky but other than that they are great pets!!!