It was a couple of Good Samaritans who first noticed the 11-year-old Shih Tzu in the streets of Kansas City. When they looked at him, they had no idea what he was.
It was only when they got closer that they realised the poor animal was a heavily matted dog. Worried, they rushed him to a nearby animal shelter.
Grooming a matted dog
The vets at the shelter were in shock: This was the worst case of matted fur they had ever seen. They immediately got to work and started shaving the thick coat off of the poor dog. It took two long hours to remove it all!
Once they were finished, the dog was 5 lbs lighter! Usually, matted fur causes sores and irritations, but amazingly, Shih-Tzu’s skin was in good condition.
On the road to recovery
However, Simon, as he was later named, suffers from many other health problems. He requires extensive dental care and must learn to walk properly again.
But the brave dog is a fighter, and he’s already doing so much better! He’s super affectionate with shelter staff and everyone knows he’ll make a fantastic pet for a lucky family someday.
Best of luck, little Simon!
