Animal cruelty charge for sitter who overfed pig

Michelle Schmitz, of Winona, Minn., feeds her pot-bellied pig, Alaina, a healthy snack of banana Monday, Nov.5, 2007, at her sister's house in Winona. The pig, which ate its way from 50 to 150 pounds while in the care of a sitter, has lost 15 pounds since being returned to Schmitz one week ago. Schmitz wanted to press charges after the animal gained 100 pounds while under a pet sitter's care. The pig is back on a strict diet and has already lost 10 percent of her weight. (AP Photo/Winona Daily News, M Carlo)
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