A ROGUE pig has found a temporary home after wandering a woodlands for weeks.

The creature, thought to be a female Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig, has been roaming Page Woods in Bowers Gifford.

Now, the RSPCA is set to step in and deal with the creature after a kind family gave the animal a home.

Campaigners have been working to find a suitable home and solution after the animal is believed to have been dumped.

Rose Griffin, Page Woods Trust chairman, contacted Stephen Metcalfe MP for south Basildon and east Thurrock after being unable to find a sanctuary that had any space.

The pig was spotted in the woodland, where she was fed by people and became a focus for dog walkers.

Campaigners say there's a danger if a new home is not found, the pig may have to be culled due to strict disease prevention laws covering livestock.

The animal is in the care of a family who took pity on the pig after she wandered into the family’s garden.

They are unable keep the pig due to the suitability of the garden and the cost of its feed but are being supported by the community in their efforts and have had donations to assist them in the temporary care of the pig.

Rose Griffin said: "I am so pleased to say that the RSPCA is now taking responsibility for Miss Piggy.

"However, she is not regarded as an emergency and the kind family in Cornwall Road still have her penned in.

"They would welcome help with food and straw over the next few days until the RSPCA team can take her off their hands.

"Please remember we cannot feed her citrus fruit or raw potatoes."

Stephen Metcalfe said: “I am pleased to assist in helping secure the right help for this lost pig, which will soon be taken into the care of the RSPCA.

"Sadly, this tale is not uncommon with many homeowners buying ‘micropigs’ as pets without realising how large they will become in adulthood.

"I thank Rose Griffin for bringing the pig to my attention and the community for their generosity in assisting with its temporary care.”

Call the RSPCA 0300 1234 999 with information.