Dog Looking Like A Stone Statue Transforms Into His True Handsome Self
A rescued dog named Grinch arrived at a shelter in South Texas looking more like a stone statue than a living pet. He was severely ill, nearly hairless, and covered in scabby gray skin that made his condition impossible to ignore.
The shelter team quickly realized he needed more specialized care if he was going to survive, so they reached out to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC for help. From there, Grinch’s recovery began to take shape, and every stage brought him closer to the handsome dog he was meant to be.
His transformation is the kind that makes you stop and look twice.
Grinch in His State of Sickness
A volunteer and Texas team leader of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, Randie Semel, shared with The Dodo, "He looked so sad and was in such deplorable condition that we obviously stood up and agreed to help. Not only were we unable to tell what type of dog he was, but it was clear that he had been suffering for quite some time."
"He looked more like a statue than a living creature," she said.
Grinch on the Road to Recovery
For over a month, Grinch underwent rigorous treatment to cure him of his skin ailment and to help him gain weight with the assistance of a local vet. After a month of treatment, he recovered and was then sent to the Northeast for placement in a foster home.
He arrived there in December. Although he was mostly cured, he still had a long way to go to recover from the ailments he contracted while living on the streets. "He was really shy and scared of everyone around him," Semel shared. "He sort of backed away from other dogs."
It’s the same kind of rescue miracle as the matted homeless cocker spaniel, barely visible as a dog, after two hours of meticulous grooming.
Grinch Regaining Health
Over time, with the love and care of his foster mom, Grinch regained his hair. He learned to trust people, gained confidence, and became playful.
"He’s absolutely thrived in his foster home, and he loves to play ball," Semel said. "He looks beautiful, and he loves to run and play."
Grinch Grew His Thick Fur Back
With the love and care spanning over five months since being rescued, Grinch has developed an amazing personality. He looks extremely beautiful now that he has regained his vigor and revealed his breed as well.
Since he has recovered so well, he has been placed in another foster home with the intention of adoption.
"The foster family is absolutely in love with him," Semel said. "He’s a very sweet dog. He loves all people."
Grinch All Healthy, in a Playful Mood
Grinch has become the happy, playful dog he was meant to be. His story shows that with love and care, anything is possible.
See how six volunteers shaved off 35 pounds of matted fur in the barn-trapped dog’s grooming glow-up, here.
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