Often, our furry friends rely heavily on us to keep them nice and clean.
This is especially true for those with nice, long coats. Since they can’t clean well themselves, they trust us to do it for them.
Unfortunately, some owners neglect their dog’s shiny coat, causing it to become extremely dull and dirty. The beautiful Maltese mix in today’s story has the same problem. Fortunately, she was rescued by very caring people who gave her a wonderful makeover and revealed her true beauty.
Sophisticated matte body
When we arrived at the shelter, the wolf was completely unrecognizable. Her entire body is covered in knots and mats, and her beautiful face is nowhere to be seen. Irie was in desperate need of a good haircut and a long bath and he had great shelter staff on his side.
Although I scraped most of the mat, there were some parts that needed to be carefully cut with scissors. After hours of scraping away the undercoat, Irie’s caretakers couldn’t believe the beauty beneath the fur.
No one knew what happened to Airi or why her fur was so dull, but it didn’t matter. All they wanted was for the house to be beautiful and clean, warm and loving.
new life
Now completely clean, Erie is being taken to Rhode Home Rescue, a nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Rescue was able to quickly find this adorable puppy a foster home.
“Animal control did an amazing job with her shave. She let them shave her for about 45 minutes before she started getting stressed. The rest had to be done in short bursts there and at my house once she came home,” Irie’s foster, Hillary Gillinder, told The Dodo.
Now, Irie not only has to get used to her new look, but also to the new love, attention, and care she is receiving.
“She is absolutely terrified of boy dogs specifically and very fearful of men. We’re not sure what exactly happened to her before she came to us, but all we can do now is help her grow and make up for it with love and kindness,” she added.
Luckily, her incredible foster managed to find ways for this anxious 11-pound pup to remain calm. Playing music, going on car rides, and playing with toys are just a few ways that help this pup enjoy her new life to the fullest.
“I’m so proud of how far she’s come since I first got her. She started not wanting to be near me and even barking at me through her crate. Now, she follows me everywhere and loves hopping up on the couch and rolling around in the soft blankets!” she stated.
Irie still needs some time to completely come out of her shell. Luckily, she is surrounded by incredible people who love and care for her, and most importantly, take care of her beautiful fur.
“It’s heartbreaking to think of everything she must have been through. She’s gonna have a harder life than most dogs. But she is absolutely looking to be adopted to her forever home,” Hillary concluded.
Final Word
Let this story serve as a reminder that you need to take care of your pet’s fur, especially if they have long and luscious hair like Irie.
Keeping their fur nice and clean is not only for them to look beautiful, but it is also important for their overall well-being as mats can create irritations and other skin conditions that can further develop into fungi or parasites.
