In a dramatic turn, New York City's Mayor Eric Adams permitted a Staten Island family to keep their pet pig, Lucy, allowing her to receive medical care at home. This decision halted a Health Department mandate that threatened fines for pig ownership, following a complaint from a neighbor. The community rallied behind the Gannone family, leading to nearly 13,000 signatures on a 'Save Lucy' petition. Adams announced his ruling on social media, emphasizing Lucy's well-being and the family's plan to return her to their upstate home once she recovers, although pig ownership remains illegal in NYC.
"I want to thank him," Gannone said of the mayor. "Lucy's so happy. This way she can just get healthy and get back to herself."
"Pig ownership is still against the law in New York City. Once Lucy is well again, her family will be returning her to their second home upstate."
Adams' decision came after a week's worth of public outcry that saw local elected officials, Councilmember Frank Morano and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, join Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa Saturday in calling for the pig to be spared.
Additionally, a Change.org petition to save Lucy has garnered nearly 13,000 signatures as of Monday at 4 p.m., with #SaveLucy circulating on various social media platforms.
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