A German Shepherd arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society with a gunshot wound to the head. Now, he's found his 'furever home.'
Louisville Metro Animal Services
- The Kentucky Humane Society took in a German shepherd named Magic in January.
- Magic arrived with a headshot wound and underwent "multiple" surgeries while recovering.
- The Kentucky Humane Society announced Magic was adopted on August 10.
A German Shepherd who suffered a headshot wound and underwent "multiple reparative surgeries" has found his "furever home."
In a statement shared with Insider, the Kentucky Human Society (KHS) said Louisville Metro Animal Services rescued a dog named Magic on January 17 after a bullet entered his head above his eye, traveled through his nasal cavity, and passed through his tongue before breaking his jaw.
On August 10, KHS announced on Facebook that Magic had been adopted.
"For the past eight months, Magic has patiently recovered under the watchful eye of his foster mama and KHS staff member, Ally," the Facebook post read. "She tirelessly helped Magic heal physically and emotionally from the cruelty he experienced at the hands of a human."
In their statement, KHS said staffers performed emergency surgery to close Magic's wounds, removed bone and teeth fragments, and repaired his tongue. The statement added that he had to eat baby food and syringe-fed while he healed.
Magic eventually met his current family, who decided to try a "foster first" option that allows potential adopters 14 days to familiarize themselves with a pet before finalizing the adoption.
"To nobody's surprise, they fell in love with Magic and finalized his adoption today!" the Facebook continued. "Now Magic can finally put his past behind him."
The post ended with the KHS staff saying goodbye to Magic, which they called "bittersweet."
"While this goodbye was bittersweet to say the least, we are honored to have played a part in Magic's awe-inspiring story. Join us in bidding Magic farewell as he travels to his furever home - HAPPY TAILS, MAGIC MAN," it read.
KHS president & CEO Alisa Gray told Insider it was an "honor" for staff to help save Magic.
"Right when Magic came to our doors at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), he openly trusted us to be a part of his journey," Gray said in her statement to Insider. "The entire Louisville community and KHS staff rallied behind him to help him recover medically and emotionally. It's an honor that we get the chance to save lives of animals like Magic. We can learn so much from animals as they are so resilient, forgiving and loving."