Woman ditches 10-year marriage for pet pig — ‘This is my dream and I’m finally living it’

After ending her 10-year marriage, Nashville native Gayla Thompson welcomed a pet pig, Daisy, in November 2025, describing it as a way to begin a new life and pursue a long-held dream. Daisy has become a central part of her routine, and Thompson is planning a small hobby farm with her new partner.

Daisy was eight weeks old and weighed nine pounds when Thompson brought her home; at four months, she weighed 50 pounds and used a bed, toys and litter box. Thompson says Daisy costs about $50 a month at present, with expenses expected to fall to around $20 once she has an outdoor pen. The couple has since added another pig, Dude, and is considering keeping chickens and possibly a donkey.