{"id":8299,"date":"2024-04-12T13:39:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=8299"},"modified":"2024-04-12T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:39:30","slug":"severely-matted-dog-surrendered-to-shelter-one-of-the-worst-cases-theyve-seen-then-dog-gets-incredible-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=8299","title":{"rendered":"Severely matted dog surrendered to shelter, \u201cone of the worst cases\u201d they\u2019ve seen \u2014 then dog gets incredible makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many dogs need routine care and grooming or else their fur will grow overlong and become matted. Some cases become so severe that the dogs are unrecognizable and left in serious discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>But a makeover can make a world of difference. That was the case recently, when one matted dog was surrendered to a shelter and got an incredible transformation.<\/p>\n<p>On April 3, Wyandotte Animal Shelter, in Michigan, wrote on Facebook that they had taken in a dog named Pixie who had \u201cone of the worst cases of overgrown, matted fur\u201d they had seen in a long time:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwacshelter%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0Wpu6CqJSJSxqjmqGU4QiUsDpe2h3i8ct42F3GDaGj5vFnt1Y9Dgn1PRsLjNt74tsl&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"679\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Pixie was surrendered by her owner, who was unable to manage her daily care and was \u201cembarrassed\u201d the dog\u2019s condition had gotten so bad and was reluctant to take her to a groomer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe had a hard time letting her go but surrendered her to us so we could ensure she would go to someone who could give her the life she deserved,\u201d the shelter wrote.<\/p>\n<p>After taking in the dog, they quickly got to work and made an appointment with The Downriver Grooming Co., who reportedly spent hours freeing Pixie from her uncomfortable, matted fur.<\/p>\n<p>The fur was so heavy and overgrown that it overwhelmed Pixie: \u201cThis little girl was only 5.5 pounds, but she seemed twice her size due to the matted fur,\u201d the shelter wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Once the fur was removed, it revealed the beautiful little dog underneath \u2014 a complete and unbelievable transformation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/434422519_821767389976696_1025439204641057570_n-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/434422519_821767389976696_1025439204641057570_n-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/434422519_821767389976696_1025439204641057570_n-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><br \/>\nFacebook\/Wyandotte Animal Shelter<\/p>\n<p>Pixie was then taken for a medical examination. Thankfully, she did not have any of the medical issues found in other severe matting cases, such as burnt skin from trapped urine. She was treated for a urinary tract infection, and received bloodwork and x-rays after her foster family raised concerns.<\/p>\n<p>After her remarkable makeover, Pixie got more incredible news: she was adopted! \u201cHer new family reports that she is doing very well in her new home,\u201d a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo.<\/p>\n<p>How amazing \u2014 we\u2019re so glad Pixie is freed from all that matted fur and now has a loving forever home! Thanks to everyone who rescued her!<\/p>\n<p>Please share this incredible story! \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many dogs need routine care and grooming or else their fur will grow overlong and become matted. Some cases become so severe that the dogs are unrecognizable and left in serious discomfort. But a makeover can make a world of difference. 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