Most mornings, Meredith Lee’s drive to work looked the same. She’d hop into her car, sip her coffee, and head down the road while thinking about her day ahead. That morning, she thought it would be no different. But just a few minutes into her commute, something unusual caught her attention.
On the side of the road, a small animal was running. At first, Meredith thought it was a dog. That made sense — dogs sometimes slip out of their homes and wander around. She figured any second now, an owner with a leash would appear, calling the little pup back.
But as she slowed down to look closer, no one appeared. The animal kept trotting along on its own. That’s when she squinted and thought, Wait… is that really a dog?
She pulled her car over, stepped out, and took a closer look. Her eyes widened.
It wasn’t a dog at all.
It was a piglet.
Realizing It Wasn’t Just Funny — It Was Serious
For a moment, Meredith couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief. A pig, running down the road like it owned the place? That wasn’t something you saw every day. But then reality set in.
This was a busy road. If the little pig darted into traffic, the story could end very badly. Meredith knew she couldn’t just get back into her car and drive away. The animal was small, clearly lost, and in danger.
She made a quick decision: she would help. Even if it meant being late to work, she couldn’t ignore the situation.
“When I approached her, she kept running away,” Meredith said later. “But then she’d turn back toward me for a moment before running away again. It was like she wasn’t sure whether to trust me or not.”
Meredith tried her best to move slowly so she wouldn’t spook the piglet. But the little creature was nervous — and fast.
The Piglet Turns It Into A Game
What started as a rescue attempt quickly turned into a game of chase. To the piglet, this wasn’t a scary situation at all. In her mind, she had found the best game of keep-away.
Every time Meredith got close, the pig would squeal happily and sprint away. Then she’d stop, turn her head, and look back with what almost seemed like a cheeky grin, as if to say, Nice try, but you can’t catch me!
The chase led them off the main road and into a nearby neighborhood. Meredith felt a little relief knowing at least the pig wasn’t near cars anymore. But the challenge was far from over.
For nearly 40 minutes, she ran around trying to guide the pig somewhere safe. Her work clothes weren’t exactly meant for sprinting through yards and streets, but Meredith didn’t care. The little animal’s safety came first.
Finally, after what felt like forever, Meredith managed to corner the piglet in someone’s yard. The fence gave her a chance to keep the animal contained. But she knew she couldn’t do it alone. So, she called the police for help.
Help Arrives Just In Time
When the officers arrived, they instantly understood the situation. The piglet was cute, but she was also quick and determined not to be caught. With careful teamwork, they managed to safely collect the little runaway and keep her calm.
For Meredith, it was a huge relief. The piglet was safe. She could finally stop running in circles and catch her breath. Of course, by now she was also late for work. But when she thought about explaining why, she had to laugh. How many people can say they were late because they spent almost an hour chasing a pig through the streets?
Later, the police updated her on what happened next. The piglet wasn’t a stray after all — she had escaped from her family’s backyard. Thankfully, she was now back home safe and sound, no worse for wear after her little adventure.
A Story She’ll Never Forget
Meredith never expected her morning commute to end with mud on her shoes and sweat on her forehead. She didn’t expect to spend nearly an hour running through yards and calling for a pig. And she definitely didn’t expect to be explaining her tardiness at work with the words, “I was rescuing a pig.”
But sometimes, life throws in surprises — and this one turned into a memory she’ll carry forever.
Looking back, she’s just glad she listened to her instincts and pulled over. That small decision made the difference between a piglet getting hurt and a piglet making it home safely.
“It was wild, but totally worth it,” she said. “I mean, it’s not every day you get to rescue a pig.”
And with that, Meredith’s ordinary morning became an extraordinary story — one that still makes her laugh every time she tells it.
