Many stray and neglected dogs suffer as their fur becomes tangled and matted, causing them great distress. A simple haircut can make a world of difference.
Recently, a dog covered in severely matted fur received a transformative makeover, giving him a new lease on life.
On July 16, the South Plains SPCA shared a story about the “worst case of dog neglect we have ever encountered.” This 6-year-old dog, named Matt, was found with extremely matted and thick fur, and in poor health.
“The dog had rotten skin spots, hair matted to the skin so badly it had grown into it, and 2-inch-long nails,” the SPCA reported.
Kim Moyers, president of the South Plains SPCA, told KLBK-TV, “His hair growth was about five years of matting. It’s just awful that he was probably seen in different places and overlooked. I’ve never seen anything like him. It was shocking.”
Despite his terrible condition, the South Plains SPCA was determined to help Matt. They took him in and began the process of giving him a second chance at life.
Due to the pain Matt experienced every time they tried to cut his hair, he had to be sedated. They cut through a collar and leash embedded in his fur and shaved off three pounds of matted hair, accumulated over five years of neglect.
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