A dog named Pixie was in such a bad condition that it was sad to see her. The staff at the Wyandotte Animal Shelter (WAS) in Wyandotte, Michigan, realized they had to act quickly to prevent further deterioration of his health. The transformation that followed was remarkable, showing Pixie’s true beauty. At first, Pixie was surrendered to the shelter by her owner, who could no longer care for her. “It was hard to free him but he was surrendered to us so we could make sure he goes to someone who can give him the life he deserves,” the shelter said in a Facebook post. The owner made the difficult decision with Pixie’s best interests in mind, trusting the shelter with her future.
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Recognizing the severity of his condition, which was one of the worst cases of overgrowth they had ever encountered, the shelter quickly arranged for an emergency grooming session. They reached out to The Downriver Grooming Co., a well-known grooming salon also located in Wyandotte. The salon responded immediately, and Pixie’s extensive grooming session lasted three hours.
Following this emergency makeover, Pixie changed. “This little girl is only 5.5 pounds, but she looks twice her size because of the matted fur,” the shelter detailed. Interestingly, despite appearances, he was in perfect health after the repair.
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The shelter also acknowledges the support of Pound Pals Downriver, a non-profit organization that contributed funds for Pixie’s medical evaluation and care. “We would also like to thank Pound Pals Downriver, for re-entering and providing funds for a medical evaluation and care,” they added in their post.
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The happiest moment for Pixie came after these positive developments. With the combined efforts of everyone involved in his recovery, he was given a new lease of life and soon found his forever home. This happy ending was well deserved for Pixie, who endured much suffering in her once neglected state. Pixie’s before and after photos are amazing! We are over the moon for Pixie and her new family.