Neglected Cat Sheds 2 Pounds Of Matted Fur After Grooming
Many pet owners neglect their pets, but unfortunately, some take it to the extreme. Neglecting animals can take many forms, including a lack of proper food and water, insufficient veterinary care, and inadequate socialization, exercise, and affection.
Neglected pets can become malnourished, ill, and even die. One of the most common signs of pet neglect is an animal being kept in a confined space, such as a cage, for too long.
Similarly, pet owners may not provide their animals with enough food, water, or veterinary care. Animals that do not receive proper nutrition or veterinary attention can become severely ill or even die.
Hidey, the cat, was sadly neglected and had a bad hair day for years—her fur was so severely matted that it resembled dreadlocks. She was found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with fur so tangled and matted that it was 6 to 8 inches long and contained a combination of feces and hair.
Hidey was unable to move around much, but thankfully, she has been rescued and now has a chance to be happy and comfortable once again. After being discovered concealed in the basement, she was transported to the Animal Rescue League and Wildlife Shelter, which is connected to the Western PA Humane Society.
It took several hours to completely remove all the dreadlocks, and then the clumped-up hair was shaved off. Read the full story below:
Unfortunately, for a cat named Hidey, a bad hair day was something that lasted for years instead of just a single day like it does for everyone else.
A cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been rescued with a sadly neglected coat of fur that was severely matted, resembling 'dreadlocks.'
The hair was matted together and was approximately 6 to 8 inches in length, with a combination of fecal matter and knotted strands.
After finding Hidey hiding in the basement, she was taken to the Animal Rescue League and Wildlife Shelter.
It took hours to remove all the dreads, and then the matted hair was shaved off completely.
Now that Hidey has been relieved of all the tangles and dreadlocks in her fur, she is feeling much more content.
She will be cared for by a distant relative of her previous owner and will finally have a chance at a happy and healthy life.
Neglect can also take the form of not providing the animal with enough affection, exercise, and socialization. Animals need regular interaction, exercise, and love to stay healthy.
Without these essentials, an animal can become lonely, depressed, and even aggressive. Now that Hidey is in a new home, she is adjusting to her surroundings.
After being groomed and having all her matted hair and dreadlocks removed, she is feeling much better. She is now being cared for by a distant family member of her previous owner and will finally have the chance to live a happy and healthy life.
We are so happy for her.
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