Photos: Family fights to keep potbellied pigs as pets

Jackson, a black-lab mix owned by Jessica and Jason Maul, stands taller than both of their potbellied pigs.

Kevin takes a stroll around his Norman Street backyard with Buddy on July 12, 2019.

Jackson stands taller than his potbellied pig brother Kevin.

Buddy is one of two dogs owned by Jessica and Jason Maul of Manchester Township.

Ethan Schroyer, 12, says his potbellied pig, Kevin, is smarter and more fun to be around than dogs.

Ethan Schroyer, 12, says his potbellied pigs, Kevin and LuLu "make his life happier." His family is fighting for the right to keep them as pets in their Manchester Township home.

Jessica Maul believes her potbellied pigs Kevin and LuLu make great emotional support animals for her son because they are so docile.

LuLu enjoys a good stroll around the yard, but won't say no to a slice or two of watermelon.

Abigail Maul, 6, said her family's potbellied pigs are "great pets and she can't imagine not having them" when she testified at the Manchester Township zoning board.

LuLu, left, and Kevin have lived with Jessica and Jason Maul in Manchester Township for nearly three years. They both weigh about 80 pounds.

Abigail Maul, 6, feeds LuLu watermelon, one of the potbellied pig's favorite treats.

A pair of photo boards showing Kevin and LuLu sit under a map of Manchester Township at a recent zoning board hearing.

Jessica and Jason Maul presented a pair of photo boards that show how Kevin and LuLu are a part of their family.

Jason Maul, left, testifies at a Manchester Township zoning board hearing on July 10, 2019.

Jason Maul testifies at a Manchester Township zoning board hearing on July 10, 2019.