It was only a week ago that the Kentucky Humane Society took in a severely malnourished dog that was abandoned in their parking lot.Now, that dog is making "huge progress," the organization said in an update.The dog, named Ethan, recently was able to leave the veterinary hospital after receiving the green light to continue his recovery at the Kentucky Humane Society.If you've been following Ethan's journey, you'll recall that he was so weak when they first found him he could not lift his head, officials said. He weighed just 38 pounds when he should be around 80 pounds. Every outline of Ethan's bones could be seen and he was also suffering from extreme muscle loss.While he's got a long way to go, the Kentucky Humane Society is celebrating his progress after he was just "on death's door." In a new video Thursday, Ethan can be seen walking, albeit a bit wobbly still, and wagging his tail.The dog has been given around-the-clock care, including heated blankets and warm IV fluids. He'll have his own nursery complete with toys that have been donated."A big thank you to the emergency veterinary team that is providing Ethan with round-the-clock care, and to everyone who is following his story! Please continue to pray and keep Ethan in your thoughts. All of the good vibes seem to really be working!" officials said in an update earlier this week.While Ethan is still not ready for a forever home, the staff at the Kentucky Humane Society said they believe he is a Cane Corso mix and around 3 to 4 years old.Donations in honor of Ethan can be made online.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was only a week ago that the Kentucky Humane Society took in a severely malnourished dog that was abandoned in their parking lot.
Now, that dog is making "huge progress," the organization said in an update.
The dog, named Ethan, recently was able to leave the veterinary hospital after receiving the green light to continue his recovery at the Kentucky Humane Society.
If you've been following Ethan's journey, you'll recall that he was so weak when they first found him he could not lift his head, officials said. He weighed just 38 pounds when he should be around 80 pounds. Every outline of Ethan's bones could be seen and he was also suffering from extreme muscle loss.
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While he's got a long way to go, the Kentucky Humane Society is celebrating his progress after he was just "on death's door." In a new video Thursday, Ethan can be seen walking, albeit a bit wobbly still, and wagging his tail.
The dog has been given around-the-clock care, including heated blankets and warm IV fluids. He'll have his own nursery complete with toys that have been donated.
"A big thank you to the emergency veterinary team that is providing Ethan with round-the-clock care, and to everyone who is following his story! Please continue to pray and keep Ethan in your thoughts. All of the good vibes seem to really be working!" officials said in an update earlier this week.
While Ethan is still not ready for a forever home, the staff at the Kentucky Humane Society said they believe he is a Cane Corso mix and around 3 to 4 years old.