An emaciated dog named Ethan continues to prove that he is a fighter!
After being abandoned in the Kentucky Humane Society’s (KHS) parking lot two months ago, the poor dog weighed only 38 pounds—45 pounds shy away from what is considered a healthy weight. He had been too weak to lift his head when the shelter took him in.
But after spending a few days at the emergency unit of an animal hospital, he came back to the KHS and has made a lot of progress. He is making big strides—literally! The facility took to Facebook to happily announce that their rescue pet could already take his first unassisted steps after being abandoned in their parking lot.
KHS wrote, along with a video uploaded on their platform, how their darling baby has taken his first steps! And even though he is still wobbling and learning how to use his legs again, they said that this is still remarkable progress that needs to be celebrated! After all, he was almost knocking at death’s door when he came to them, and being able to take those first steps was considered a massive victory for everyone!
They also took that opportunity to thank Ethan’s fans for the love they have shown their dog and for the donations that kept pouring in towards his cause. KHS also assured everyone that they are vital in making that incredible moment possible!
And after his fans got curious about just what type of dog he is, KHS also gave them an update about this. They said they think the beautiful angel may be a Cane Corso mix and that he might be around three to four years old.
Separately, they shared progress on Ethan’s weight gain. They were glad to announce that he is now at 59.4 pounds, which meant he had gained over 21 pounds since the time he came to them!
And even though it was unclear how their little fighter ended up in their lot, Ethan is undoubtedly getting more robust, happier, and healthier as the days go by! Their call remains the same—if anyone knows any information about his past who might shed some light on how he ended up being abandoned, they are encouraged to contact Louisville Metro Animal Services through 502-473-PETS.
Meanwhile, you can get updates about Ethan’s journey to recovery and send donations to his care through KHS’s official Facebook page.
Source: Kentucky Humane Society / Facebook
