Ethan is fighting to start a new, kinder chapter in his life.
The dog was dumped in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) on Jan. 29, where he was found by someone dropping off donations at the rescue. Immediately after finding the emaciated canine on their property, KHS rushed Ethan to their veterinary services department to get an idea of the dog s condition. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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KHS made some grim discoveries as they went to work trying to save the dog s life. Ethan a name given to him by the shelter was so weak when arrived, he couldn t lift his head. The large dog only weighed 38 pounds, a far cry from the 80 pounds a healthy dog his size should weigh.
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Ethan, near dead dog abandoned at Kentucky Humane Society, now trying to walk with help of staff Share Updated: 6:09 PM EST Feb 1, 2021 Share Updated: 6:09 PM EST Feb 1, 2021
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Show Transcript SHORT OF A MIRACLE. WHEN HE CAME IN HE WAS JUST 38 POUNDS WHEN HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 80 A NEW VIDEO FROM THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY SHOWS PROGRESS FOR THE DOG. THEY’VE NAMED ETHAN. BOY, HE’S NOT ABLE TO WALK ON HIS OWN BUT IT’S AN IMPROVEMENT SINCE FRIDAY WHEN HE WAS LEFT NEARLY DEAD IN THE PARKING LOT. WE HONESTLY WEREN’T SURE IF HE WAS IN GOING TO EVEN MAKE IT BECAUSE HIS BODY TEMPERATURE WAS SO LOW AND HE IS LITERALLY THE THINNEST DOG WE’VE EVER SEEN WHEN HE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE STAFF MEMBERS TOOK ETHAN TO A LOCAL ANIMAL. LITTLE WE’VE BEEN VISITING THEM EVERY DAY AND THE STAFF THERE IS TAKING GREAT CARE OF HIM YESTERDAY. WE ACTUALLY GOT A TAIL WAG FOR THE FIRST TIME ANDREA BLAIR WITH THE KENTUCKY H
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While he recovers, thousands are cheering him on and following along through posts shared by the Kentucky Humane Society.
Ethan was left at the Kentucky Humane Society on Friday, starving and barely moving, according to Emily Bewley, Veterinarian at the Kentucky Humane Society. I honestly thought when they brought him back that he was gone already, Bewley said.
Since Friday, Bewley has seen Ethan make progress. I m encouraged because he wants to eat really badly, she said. He wants to drink and he wants to eat.
The pandemic has caused limited foot traffic, reduced adoptions, and built other barriers. Our biggest impact is that we had to cancel our annual chili fundraiser. It s been our biggest fundraiser for over 20 years, and because of COVID, we weren t able to have it in person, said Bailey.
Bailey said they had a successful online auction, but it wasn t the same, so they brought in some help to get their animals out of here.
They partnered with social media influencer Kris Rotonda. He is the founder of Jordan s Way Charities.
Kris Rotonda is a social media influencer who helps clear out animal shelters.Â
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