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Man gives shelter dogs free makeovers to boost chances for adoption
WTOP News (Washington DC) ^ | 3 March 2016 | ABC Radio

Posted on 03/03/2016 5:49:11 PM PST by COBOL2Java


(NEW YORK) — A New York City man is traveling to nearby animal shelters to primp pups that are need of forever homes — for free.

Mark Imhof, 45, who started his grooming business in October, estimates he’s given on-the-house haircuts to about 50 dogs — many of whom have found adoptive families.

“These are dogs,” Imhof told ABC News Thursday. “They want to love someone and I think when they have a crusty shell on them and things like that, it makes them unable to do so. When I can clean them up, you can see [their] eyes and it makes them easier to connect. It’s trying to bring these dogs to comfort, so they can become more adoptable and that’s the goal.”

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TOPICS: AMERICA - The Right Way!!; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: angel; woof
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1 posted on 03/03/2016 5:49:11 PM PST by COBOL2Java
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To: COBOL2Java

Awesome bump


2 posted on 03/03/2016 6:06:39 PM PST by ichabod1 (Spriiingtime for islam, and tyranny. Winter for US and frieeends. . .)
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To: COBOL2Java
I knew a lady who had a white shih tzu. Whenever she got it groomed, I swear that dog knew it was lookin' good. For the first few days after the grooming, it would even prance instead of walk.
3 posted on 03/03/2016 6:45:42 PM PST by Roccus (Fighting POLITICIANS is the true WOT)
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To: COBOL2Java
An awesome person.
we have adopted a few street dog from our time in nola that are very very smart and excellent watch dogs .
4 posted on 03/03/2016 6:47:24 PM PST by ncalburt ( Amnesty-media out in full force)
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To: COBOL2Java

Bump


5 posted on 03/03/2016 6:47:53 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: COBOL2Java; Joe 6-pack

Doggie ping.


6 posted on 03/03/2016 6:49:45 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: COBOL2Java
Good on you Mark. St Francis of Assisi would be proud.
7 posted on 03/03/2016 6:53:06 PM PST by jmacusa ("Dats all I can stands 'cuz I can't stands no more!''-- Popeye The Sailorman.)
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To: COBOL2Java
Six months later, he said, he quit his job as a certified public accountant, started his business and began donating free ‘dos to pups of the Big Apple on the side.

Big change. That took courage.

8 posted on 03/03/2016 7:07:58 PM PST by TChad
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To: Roccus

My parents used to have a golden retriever. The first couple times after getting her her spring haircut, she was pretty embarrassed about it. Tried to hide, didn’t want to come play for a week or so after :p


9 posted on 03/03/2016 7:37:15 PM PST by Svartalfiar
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To: COBOL2Java

I’d like to give a shameless shout out to our volunteers at the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, who will wash and brush up to 25 dogs in a single afternoon to make them more adoptable at events.

It’s not a lot of fun to bathe German shepherds, especially the ones who just came a high kill shelter and are often traumatized over what happened to them.

http://www.gsroc.org/available-dogs/


10 posted on 03/03/2016 9:15:27 PM PST by chrisinoc
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To: COBOL2Java

God Bless this gentleman. Animals are such a blessing.


11 posted on 03/03/2016 9:54:38 PM PST by CrimsonTidegirl (Only a traitor would vote for Rubio. Choose wisely.)
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Kudos to the volunteers! Love doggies; those who rescue are angels....I contribute to a local no-kill shelter and am often appalled at some of the stories of abuse/neglect. It’s such a great day when they find their “forever” families.


12 posted on 03/03/2016 10:11:43 PM PST by garandgal
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WOOOF!

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13 posted on 03/04/2016 3:00:34 AM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: TChad

Went from cooking the books to improving the looks. :-)


14 posted on 03/04/2016 5:31:16 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Joe 6-pack; shibumi; Salamander

Oh, no. Would this make him a ......... dog pimp?

j/k


15 posted on 03/04/2016 5:33:05 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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I think it would make him a fluffer ;)


16 posted on 03/04/2016 5:57:02 AM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: COBOL2Java

My American Bulldog *knows* she’s looking good when I groom her (pretty much every week). We take her a lot of places and she makes quite the impression. Dogs know a lot more than most people think they know.


17 posted on 03/04/2016 6:00:51 AM PST by RedStateRocker (Better questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.)
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To: COBOL2Java

What a good man. Awesome.


18 posted on 03/04/2016 6:02:21 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: COBOL2Java

He is doing good work and saving innocent lives. Bump.


19 posted on 03/04/2016 7:26:56 AM PST by austingirl (Cruz 2016)
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To: COBOL2Java

Wonderful!

As a Rescue-Mom, I really appreciate this. While animal rescue organizations seem to delight in showing abused, sick, and unhappy creatures on their TV ads to elicit sympathy and money(of course!), The appearance of the animals waiting for adoption is very important.

Maybe it shouldn’t be, but it is. When walking between the kennels, looking for a new companion, it is completely natural to be charmed by a clean, happy-looking dog that comes up to the gate and “smiles” at you.

After all, you will be taking the little guy home to live with you!


20 posted on 03/04/2016 8:46:52 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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