Seven miniature pigs also were stolen.
Murray unveiled this miniature pig in 2007 and began selling teacup pigs in pairs as pets to anyone who could afford them.
If it all seems too much, just be glad you didn't receive one of those cute miniature pigs.
They are most commonly used for pet cats, but can also be used for dogs, miniature pigs, or other small pets.
Several strains of miniature pigs (also known as minipigs) have been developed for research purposes.
Along with the cats, the group took seven African miniature pigs that were not infected with disease.
Dr. Ruff denied that the cats or the miniature pigs had been mistreated.
Pigs, including miniature pigs, would fall under the medium-size category, he added.
The latest status symbol is a miniature pig that stands 14 to 18 inches high and weighs about 40 pounds.
Then they absconded with 28 laboratory cats and seven miniature pigs.