The content discusses disturbing accounts of animal neglect and abuse that are both heartbreaking and surprising. These unfortunate animals have been suffering due to a lack of grooming and care, leading to their hair becoming so matted that they are buried alive under it. Sadly, these stories continue to occur every few years despite our hopes that we will never hear of them again. Recently, a woman from Putnam County in New York reported her neighbor’s dog being neglected, prompting Chief Ken Ross, who is also the founder of the local SPCA, and other officers to investigate the situation. Upon arriving at the owner’s home, they requested to see the dog.
In 2010, Ross established the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Putnam County, and since then, he has witnessed the abuse of countless animals. However, a recent encounter left him astonished as he stumbled upon a creature that did not resemble a dog at first glance. Rather, it looked like an outfit for canines straight out of a Halloween sci-fi movie such as “The Spider that Ate Manhattan.” Eventually, Ross discovered that there was indeed a puppy beneath the costume, specifically a miniature poodle buried under a layer of matted fur weighing over eight pounds! The fur concealed most of the puppy’s face and eyes, sprouting from its body at odd angles resembling furry tentacles. Comparatively, even roadkill seemed healthier than this poor pup.
As soon as they saw the condition of the poor dog, it was clear to the officers that this was a terrible case of animal cruelty. The owner was charged and the senior dog, Pierre, was taken to Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Brewster, N.Y. It was a challenging task for three veterinarians to remove the urine and feces from Pierre’s 13.8-pound body, which took more than two hours. During the procedure, they found a red collar around his neck that was completely covered in fur. Once they were finished, Pierre looked like a completely different dog.
The doctor mentioned that Pierre had surely been growing his fur for around 18 months. Sadly, Pierre felt discomfort when physicians touched his hair as it had grown in an uncontrollable manner. To avoid causing him more suffering, they anesthetized the dog before using clippers and razors to shear off the stinky fur. Berg pointed out that nobody would recognize him as Pierre. Apart from getting rid of almost eight pounds of hair, the poor creature was also diagnosed with a bladder infection and a wound due to the deeply embedded collar.
