Baby Pig Tossed Like Football Finds Forever Home in Louisiana
Last month we reported that a good Samaritan had stepped in to save a baby pig from being tossed around like a football in Louisiana.
Piglet, who was rescued from a distressing situation on Mardi Gras day, has found a loving forever home according to Jeff Dorson, a representative of the Humane Society.
After the incident Piglet was taken to the Metairie Small Animal Hospital for assessment and care. Vet tech Emma Beach, who is currently fostering Piglet, described him as "the cutest, cuddliest little thing," emphasizing his need for a safe and loving environment.
Piglet Has Found a Forever Home
According to 4 WWL, State Representative Lauren Ventrella from East Baton Rouge has stepped forward to offer Piglet a permanent home on her 14-acre farm, known as the "Futile Farm." Ventrella, who already cares for an elderly pig named Winston, was deeply moved by Piglet's story and felt compelled to provide him with a better life.
Ventrella expressed her commitment to advocating for vulnerable animals like Piglet, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness towards all creatures.
Piglet is currently 6 weeks old and once he receives his vaccinations at 8 weeks he will be headed to "Futile Farm".
Original Story
The Mardi Gras stories continue to roll in as festivities come to a close across Louisiana.
We did a double take when we first read the headline of the WDSU story about a baby pig being thrown like a foot ball at a Louisiana parade.
Safe to say that this is a first.
According to WDSU a baby pig was being tossed around at a park near the parade by three grown men. Why on earth they thought that this would be an appropriate way to celebrate Mardi Gras, we have no idea.
A parade goer was passing by the park to go to the parade when they decided to step in and rescue the baby pig from harm. The piglet was saved before it suffered any injures but it was shaken up and scared, understandably.
Where is Piglet Now?
The good Samaritan brought Piglet to the Metairie Vet Clinic, and is currently safe from harms way.
A vet tech at the clinic is fostering the baby pig until they can find it a loving home.
If you have ever considered adopting pig as a pet, now is your chance.
We were glad to hear that Piglet is safe and in the care of a trained professional. We can only imagine how scared it must have been being tossed around like that.
Often times people see something and don't act right away because they assume that eventually someone will say or do something.
Thankfully, this Good Samaritan did the right thing and saved this animal from getting injured or even death potentially.
We hope that Piglet can find a forever home soon.
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