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Tiny Dog With Severely Matted Coat Is Unrecognizable After Shedding 2 Pounds Of Fur
The Pet Zealot ^ | July 21, 2023 | James Alain L.

Posted on 07/21/2023 7:39:07 AM PDT by allen592

Max was in dire need of grooming, but his family couldn't afford the procedure. They watched helplessly as their furry friend became increasingly uncomfortable, with matted fur weighing him down. Max's family loved him dearly and was devastated to see him suffer. Fortunately, Logan's Legacy stepped in to provide the necessary grooming with anesthesia.

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TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: blogpimp; dogs; pets

1 posted on 07/21/2023 7:39:07 AM PDT by allen592
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To: allen592

Uh, was it wise to return this animal to the owners?


2 posted on 07/21/2023 7:45:20 AM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: GSWarrior

Yes, they may love him and be too poor to pay a groomer, but they ought to be able to comb and clip.


3 posted on 07/21/2023 7:49:13 AM PDT by heartwood (Someone has to play devil's advocate.)
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To: GSWarrior

My first thought too. I have a weakness for cat / dog adoption videos on Youtube. A surprising number of the adoptees were simply abandoned by their owners — dumped in a remote area or left behind when the family moves. The lucky ones were surrendered at a shelter.


4 posted on 07/21/2023 7:50:24 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: allen592

We had an old english sheep dog, and the first time we had her fur cut short, it was like a totally different dog lol- quite a dramatic difference.


5 posted on 07/21/2023 8:04:33 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: allen592

“Couldn’t afford “

Have they no scissors?

It doesn’t have to be a pro job. Just keep you pet comfortable and healthy.


6 posted on 07/21/2023 8:10:18 AM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: allen592

Granted professional grooming can be expensive, but the owners don’t have scissors???????

Granted a non-professional job would look a little unkempt, but seriously, it would be far better than the shape the dog was in.

I don’t think giving him back to his owners was a good idea.


7 posted on 07/21/2023 8:17:11 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: Persevero

The average price for grooming a small dog is about $30 bucks.

These people don’t have $30 dollars?

I bet they’re staring into expensive Smart phones though.


8 posted on 07/21/2023 8:26:17 AM PDT by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots.)
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To: jmacusa

And quality electric clippers can be purchased at walmart in the $25 range. No excuse.


9 posted on 07/21/2023 9:13:36 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: allen592

Might have been a poor elderly person or couple without the stamina and dexterity to keep him groomed and it just got out of control.

I’ve adopted several dogs surrendered by seniors going into nursing homes. Got a 16 yr old schnauzer mix earlier this year. Mostly deaf, partly blind and wakes me up at 0 dark-thirty every morning to pee, but a nice affectionate pupper that just needed a new home.


10 posted on 07/21/2023 9:23:50 AM PDT by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: allen592
His family "couldn't afford the procedure."

BS.

I would bet every family member in this story could afford a phone and connection service. There's that.

B, go to WalMart and buy clippers.

C, if you refuse to give up your phone and you pretend you can't afford clippers, buy a pair of scissors and relieve the dog of all that hair.

11 posted on 07/21/2023 2:16:10 PM PDT by Lizavetta
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