UPDATE: Ethan goes from abandoned near death to ‘Busch’ taster

May 21, 2021

Steve Rogers,

UPDATE POSTED 11 A.M. MAY 21, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Just a few months ago he was abandoned in a Humane Soocierty parking lot near death. Now he has a new job and nationwide attention.

Busch beer has named ‘Ethan’ as its chief tasting officer.

“EthanAlmighty family!!!! Lk at what just happened!! I’m so very excited to share this with everyone!! This is so amazing! We are very humbled and honored to have Ethan chosen by Busch!! Take a moment, please, and think about how far our Ethan has come in such a short time. In less than 4 months, he has come from being someone’s burden, someone’s afterthought, and not only survived, but thrived and is now being recognized on a national level. I’m so grateful to Busch! And so very thankful to every single one of you! There are a lot of ways they could have gone. But they chose Ethan!! There is just something about this boy! I can’t explain it but it’s there. When you click this link, please please share it! Like it and comment! You all were overwhelming supportive during the contest, now please thank them and be heard once again letting Busch know how thankful you are and expressing to them what a great choice they’ve made!!” Ethan’s new family posted on social media.

“We reviewed many great candidates for Chief Tasting Officer, but we’ve finally found our top dog. Meet Ethan! He had a fur-rific resume and story that will inspire us for years to come. Ethan was found abandoned and fighting for his life in the Kentucky Humane Society Society parking lot, but beat all odds to become the healthy, good boy he is today. Ethan is known for inspiring those in his local community and will continue to inspire more as our official Dog Brew Chief Tasting Officer. Please give him a round of apPAWs! Thank you to all the pups who entered!” Busch posted.

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED MARCH 10, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A happy update for a dog left in dire condition in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society in January. Ethan has officially found his furever home.

The humane society shared a livestream of Ethan’s adoption ceremony Wednesday.

Jeff Calloway and his family, who have been fostering Ethan for several weeks, are officially adopting him.

Ethan gained a worldwide following after he was found in the humane society parking lot weighing just 40 pounds. At the time, Ethan wasn’t able to stand on his own. Now, he’s doubled his weight.