Grooming Literally Saved A Matted Dog's Life After A Professional Dog Groomer Saw Its Photo On Social Media
Some dogs find themselves in the unfortunate situation of being abandoned by their owners. The sudden change in their environment causes the animals to become stressed and leaves them in an unsafe setting.
They are at significant risk when abandoned on the streets. While dogs can manage superficial grooming and shelter to some extent, they are domesticated pets who need people to ensure they are in the best health possible.
When dogs are neglected and abandoned for a long time, their grooming becomes the most obvious issue. They naturally attract ticks and other parasites to their coats, which can lead to serious health problems.
Once their fur isn't taken care of, it begins to mat and tangle. As the condition worsens, the knots literally pull on their skin and cause them pain.
The emphasis on dog grooming is not just for aesthetic purposes; it is costly but essential for your furry friend's well-being.
A dog groomer's attention was caught when she saw the sad state of an abandoned dog on her social media feed. Whitney, the professional dog groomer, drove for 45 minutes to rescue the abandoned pup and provide help.
She knew immediately that she couldn't just ignore this dog, which had first been spotted by a grandmother and her grandson. When Whitney saw the dog, it was in the worst shape imaginable.
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
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
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.
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