Photo:South Plains SPCA/Facebook
South Plains SPCA/Facebook
A Texas dog rescued from a cornfield has made an incredible recovery and looks like a whole new pup after a much-needed makeover.
“We are asking for help with this dog found yesterday,” the South Plains SPCA wrote in aFacebookpost about Matt on Monday. “This dog is the worst case of dog neglect we have ever encountered. We have tried to clean it up some today but the hair is extremely matted and thick and we are unable to do anything at this time.”
“The dog has rotten skin spots, hair matted to the skin so bad it is in grown into the skin, the nails are 2 inches long,” the organization continued. “There are thousands of goat head stickers throughout the mats and stuck inside the skin. The dog yelps with pain every time we tried to cut the hair.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
Matt’s makeover removed three pounds of fur from the 14-pound dog. It also gave his caretakers a better idea of the dog’s current health and adorable good looks.
“He did have lots of bruising from where the skin was so matted so tight, and he does have anemia,” Houston tells PEOPLE about what vets found after Matt’s grooming. “So he’s on iron medication for that and an eye infection. I’m sure that’s because he wasn’t able to see with all the dust and grime that was embedded in his fur.”
“After we had one of our professional groomers — who’s also an SPCA foster — groom him, he looked amazing,” Houston, who is currently fostering Matt, adds. “He is the most gorgeous-looking dog I’ve ever seen. He’s just drop-dead gorgeous.”
In a follow-upFacebookpost, the South Plains SPCA wrote, “Thank You for all of the donations and positive thoughts for Matt! He is feeling like a brand new man!”
“After his groom and him waking up he is such a sweet boy,” the social media post added, noting vets estimate that Matt is around six years old. “His care will be lengthy, but he will be up for adoption once he has healed and all vetting done.”
To support the South Plains SPCA and support their life-saving work,visit the rescue’s website.
source: people.com
