Update: Lyutyi is feeling much better, thanks to your generosity. 

The shelter shared, "Lyutyi has undergone surgery. The nail was removed, along with a large amount of debris from his stomach that had been preventing his digestive system from functioning properly. During the operation, torn skin on his neck was also sutured to help speed up the healing process."

While he did have his severely damaged ear amputated, he is gaining weight and showing off his sweet personality. Thank you for giving him the second chance he deserves. Read his full story below. 

Lyutyi was found on the streets of Ukraine barely alive with blood oozing out of multiple bite wounds on his body and head.

Rescuer rushed to his aid, but were unsure if he would survive the night.

The estimated nine-year-old dog is suffering from deep wounds, necrotic skin, hypovolemic shock, anemia, and critically low blood protein levels. 

His battered body and severe wounds tell the sad story of his life on the streets in a war zone. He clearly hasn’t had a good meal in a long time and further examination proved he was so hungry that he ate anything he could find. 

X-rays revealed his stomach is full of foreign debris and a nail is lodged in his gastrointestinal tract.

Once he is strong enough, he will need surgery to remove the nail and debris as well ongoing care for his deep wounds and necrosis on his neck and head.

One of his ears is severely damaged and the medical team is doing all they can to save it.

Lyutyi is a fighter and refuses to give up. Despite all the pain and suffering, he attempts to stand and eat food out of his caretakers’ hands. This gives them hope that he can pull through this. 

His road to recovery will be long and expensive and he needs your support to get the care he needs to heal. In addition to surgery, he will need special hydrogel dressings applied daily to his wounds as well as antibiotics and pain medication.

Greater Good Charities’ Emergency Animal Medical fund is helping with his medical bills with your continued support. The fund is a lifeline for sick and injured animals who arrive at shelters and rescued in need of help. Together, we have helped save countless lives, but there are many more who still need help.

Donate today to show Lyutyi that someone cares.