Gayla Thompson has revealed how she celebrated the end of her 10-year marriage by finally getting the one thing her ex-husband never allowed her to have: a pet pig. The New York Post reported on Saturday, 14 November that the 33-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee welcomed an eight-week-old piglet named Daisy shortly after her divorce was finalised.
Joking about her unusual new beginning, Thompson said she had 'traded one pig for another' as she embraced life after marriage. The adoption marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream, with the animal lover finally getting the freedom to build the life she had always wanted
Her Long-Awaited Pig Dream
Thompson had reportedly wanted a pet pig throughout her decade-long marriage, but said her former husband always refused to let her have one. Rather than continue putting the dream aside, she decided that the end of their relationship was the perfect opportunity to finally make it happen.
In November 2025, shortly after the divorce was settled, she brought home Daisy, an eight-week-old piglet weighing just nine pounds. Recalling the decision, Thompson explained that getting her dream pig was the best way to start her new life, adding that she had finally achieved something she had wanted for years.
It was not just the unusual timing of the adoption that caught people's attention, but also Thompson's cheeky description of her new beginning. 'I traded one pig for another,' she joked, making a playful comparison between her former marriage and her new four-legged companion.
The remark gave the story an unexpected twist, particularly as Daisy became a permanent part of her household following the split. Thompson has also described the experience as a dream come true, saying: 'This is my dream and I'm finally living it.'
Daisy's Indoor Luxury
Daisy has since grown considerably from the tiny piglet Thompson first brought home, reportedly reaching around 50 pounds. Rather than keeping her in an outdoor enclosure, Thompson has made room for her inside the house, complete with her own bed, toys and litter box.
The pig has also developed quite a social routine, regularly accompanying her owner on walks to a local pet store. Thompson said employees have grown fond of Daisy, who has become familiar with the shop and even helps with what she jokingly describes as the clean-up crew in the aisles.
Her Unusual Fast Food Trips
Daisy's outings do not stop at the pet store, as she has also become a regular visitor to Sonic, an American fast food drive-in restaurant. Thompson said that the staff reportedly recognise her on sight, and that the pig even receives 'pup cups,' giving her an unexpected place in the local fast-food routine.
Her love for animals is hardly a new development, either, as Thompson said she spent much of her childhood rescuing baby birds and rehabilitating injured creatures. Comparing herself to the little girl in the film Charlotte's Web, she explained that having an indoor pet pig was hardly surprising for someone who had always been passionate about animals.
The Challenges of A Pig
Despite describing Daisy as relatively easy to care for, Thompson has discovered that living with a pig comes with some unusual household challenges. At around three months old, Daisy reportedly worked out how to open kitchen cabinets and pull out their contents, forcing her owner to baby-proof the house and protect the carpets.
Thompson also explained that pigs naturally root around, which means keeping certain areas of the home safe requires extra preparation. However, she said Daisy is cleaner than many people might expect, as she uses her litter box rather than making a mess throughout the house.
Two Pigs And New Beginnings
Thompson's new life has since grown beyond her original dream, with a second pig named Dude joining the family. She also has a new partner who supports her love of animals, and the couple are planning to move in together and construct a purpose-built pig pen on his larger property. Their plans don't end with the two pigs, either, as Thompson hopes to develop a small hobby farm with chickens and possibly a donkey.
For Thompson, the biggest reward is finally having the freedom to build the life she wanted, with Daisy and Dude along for the ride.
