A piglet tossed around like a football during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans is now in foster care and awaiting a forever home.

The weeks-old animal fortunately was not injured in the disturbing incident.

A bystander at the celebration spotted three men throwing something around in a park along the parade route and assumed it was a ball—until he heard pig’s squeals. He ran over and demanded they hand over the terrified animal. He then it turned over to the Humane Society.

Dozens of people have donated to the pig’s medical care. Among those who have offered to adopt the piglet is a local state legislator.