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Photos: Porkchop the therapy pig is a big ham
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Photos: Porkchop the therapy pig is a big ham

  • Tribune News Service
  • Oct 2, 2022
  • Oct 2, 2022 Updated Nov 28, 2023
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Porkchop the therapy mini-pig is bringing joy to schools, nursing homes and birthday parties all over Connecticut.

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Kameron McIntosh, 16, greets Porkchop the therapy pig at the door of a classroom at Southington High School in Connecticut.

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Anthony Caminiti, from left, Nicholas Simeone and Jalen Erazo greet Porkchop at Southington High School.

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Kameron McIntosh, 16, passes Jessica Moffo a drawing of Porkchop, the therapy pig.

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