Grooming Literally Saved A Matted Dog's Life After A Professional Dog Groomer Saw Its Photo On Social Media
A neglected dog can go from heartbreaking to life-threatening fast, and that is exactly what happened when Whitney spotted a severely matted pup online. What started as a social media post turned into a rescue mission, with the professional groomer driving 45 minutes to help an abandoned animal that could barely move.
The dog had first been seen by a grandmother and her grandson, and Whitney knew she could not ignore the situation.
What happened next turned one desperate rescue into a story people could not stop following.
Whitney posted on her TikTok account about how she came across the dog
Here's our groomer with a golden heart
A dog in this state shouldn't be ignored
Look at the poor pup, barely moving
She didn't hesitate and immediately reached out to the people who found the abandoned dog
Can dogs sense sincerity?
The matted dog had been waiting for someone to help him
She looked so calm
The first look said everything.
Oh, wow! That's a lot of matted fur!
The poor dog couldn't even groom herself
She was also treated to a warm (possibly medicated) bath after the intense grooming session
She looks like an entirely different pup!
You can watch the full TikTok post below:
So many people appreciated what Whitney did for the abandoned animal
Her partner also showered her with support
People were quick to notice the difference.
Another groomer apparently saw the dog on social media and was grateful that someone lent a much-needed helping hand
Such a pure heart!
Someone offered to pay for Whitney's services...
... but she kindly declined, saying she wasn't looking for any rewards and just wanted to help the dog
Agreed. We need to see a positive outcome for this pup!
Whitney promised to make a follow-up video
Here's an update on the previously matted pup
Whitney suspects the dog was abandoned by her previous owners
This dog must have felt horrible after not being properly groomed for so long
Whitney showed how bad the dog's condition was
Even her ears were tangled to her body
She thinks the dog was kicked out after serving her breeding purposes
There was no shortage of people who reached out to help Whitney and the dog
The dog was surrendered to a rescue organization so they could find someone to foster her
The poor dog felt safe again and was free to be a dog without worry
You can watch the update video below:
Whitney was so invested in this dog's journey that she posted another update
Her foster family brought her to a vet, and they discovered all the health issues she had been experiencing
If she hadn't been rescued, the dog would have suffered for God knows how long
Looks like the pup found a foster parent who loves her
Whitney was contacted by someone surprising...
... it was someone claiming to be the dog's owner. The dog finally has a name... it's Lucy!
Lucy was brought back to her original family
You can watch the third and final video update below:
Lucy's family just survived an abusive situation, and unfortunately, Lucy suffered the abuse as well. Look at her state when she was found:
This was after Whitney groomed Lucy
We feel for Lucy's original owners and the abuse they suffered. However, we fervently hope that they never find themselves in the same situation ever again, for their sake as well as Lucy's.
Lucy didn't need to suffer outside and fear for her safety. It's incredible that Whitney found and rescued her; this single act, along with the love and support they received, saved Lucy's life.
Lucy got a second chance because someone chose to act.
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