The Brief A Pinellas County judge hears arguments Wednesday in a bench trial over civil animal cruelty citations against SPCA Tampa Bay. A Pinellas County judge found SPCA Tampa Bay not guilty after receiving a civil animal cruelty citation following Waddles the pig being found severely sunburned under shelter care. Pinellas County cited SPCA Tampa Bay after viral videos showed the pig suffering in the heat with severe sunburns, overgrown hooves and open sores. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: SPCA of Tampa Bay pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after Waddles the pig found with burned skinThe county disagreed with that defense. Officials stated SPCA Tampa Bay is a licensed health care clinic that employs veterinarians rather than a full veterinary practice entitled to legal immunity.