One of Louisville's favorite celebrities, Ethan the dog, had himself quite the night on the town this Derby Eve.Ethan's owner, Jeff Callaway, posted all about Ethan making an appearance at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on Ethan's Facebook page.Ethan showed up to the party, along with his owners, in a custom dog tuxedo.It took quite a while for the famous rescue pup to make his way down the red carpet as he would take only a few steps, get called upon for photos, then take a few more steps before getting held up some more to answer the calls for photos. Ethan's story: Celebrating Ethan's big moments: Beloved Louisville rescue dog marks 1 year since his rescueCallaway said each time he would stand up, he would walk a couple of steps, and then sit down for more of his publicity.Callaway praised Ethan saying that he never grew tired of the constant attention party-goers gave him."I, personally, don't know any other dog that could deal with that any better than he does. He makes me very proud," Callaway said. "I love that he's such an incredible ambassador for his community and for shelter and rescue dogs around the country."Not to be left out of the amenities that come with such a formal event, Ethan snacked on doggie appetizers and ice throughout the evening. Callaway and his wife attended the gala on their own, but they couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring him along, knowing he would continue to spread awareness for just what some proper love and care can do in saving the life of a neglected or abused animal. "I chose to keep Ethan in the spotlight as long as he could bring awareness. Awareness to abuse. Awareness to neglect. And awareness to shelter animals everywhere," he said. "I didn't know if it would be for a month or a year. But he keeps pushing me forward. He keeps pushing me out of my comfort zone, letting me know it's OK to have him participate in all these events."Ethan is up for the Hero Dog Awards, and voting is still open if you want to vote for him in the Shelter category you can do so here. The Hero Dog Awards: Ethan the dog nominated for Hero Dog Award: How to vote for him
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Louisville's favorite celebrities, Ethan the dog, had himself quite the night on the town this Derby Eve.
Ethan's owner, Jeff Callaway, posted all about Ethan making an appearance at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on Ethan's Facebook page.
Ethan showed up to the party, along with his owners, in a custom dog tuxedo.
It took quite a while for the famous rescue pup to make his way down the red carpet as he would take only a few steps, get called upon for photos, then take a few more steps before getting held up some more to answer the calls for photos.
Ethan's story: Celebrating Ethan's big moments: Beloved Louisville rescue dog marks 1 year since his rescue
Callaway said each time he would stand up, he would walk a couple of steps, and then sit down for more of his publicity.
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Callaway praised Ethan saying that he never grew tired of the constant attention party-goers gave him.
"I, personally, don't know any other dog that could deal with that any better than he does. He makes me very proud," Callaway said. "I love that he's such an incredible ambassador for his community and for shelter and rescue dogs around the country."
Not to be left out of the amenities that come with such a formal event, Ethan snacked on doggie appetizers and ice throughout the evening.
Ethan the Dog's Facebook page
Ethan the Dog's Facebook page
Ethan the Dog's Facebook page
Ethan the Dog's Facebook page
Callaway and his wife attended the gala on their own, but they couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring him along, knowing he would continue to spread awareness for just what some proper love and care can do in saving the life of a neglected or abused animal.
"I chose to keep Ethan in the spotlight as long as he could bring awareness. Awareness to abuse. Awareness to neglect. And awareness to shelter animals everywhere," he said. "I didn't know if it would be for a month or a year. But he keeps pushing me forward. He keeps pushing me out of my comfort zone, letting me know it's OK to have him participate in all these events."
Ethan is up for the Hero Dog Awards, and voting is still open if you want to vote for him in the Shelter category .
The Hero Dog Awards: Ethan the dog nominated for Hero Dog Award: How to vote for him
