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Abandoned Dog Gets The Transformation Of A Lifetime When 6 Pounds Of Mats Are Removed
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Abandoned Dog Gets The Transformation Of A Lifetime When 6 Pounds Of Mats Are Removed

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When San Antonio, Texas police officers found Hamish the Cocker Spaniel he was unidentifiable. The crew was first alerted of the spaniel by a call that there was an animal struggling in the middle of the road and were shocked when they came across a dirty, wooly, abandoned creature. Hamish was immediately sent to the San Antonio Animal Care Services to receive medical care.

In September the shelter posted the pup’s story on social media and caught the attention of local rescue group Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin and San Antonio

The neglected pup hiding underneath weighed only 12 – 13lbs, when he should weigh over 20lbs, and was suffering from health problems

Hamish underwent dental surgery to remove any bad teeth and lost most of them. According to the Cocker Spaniel Rescue, an adult dog has up to 42 teeth. The abandoned dog was left with 11 after dental surgery. His lack of teeth led to more problems.

“No doubt about it, his previous humans failed him. He still needs a bit of a touch-up, but you can tell how much better he already feels! He is now a CSRA kid and will be getting the medical care he needs to get him ready to find his new forever home. Welcome to the family, Hamish!”

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Hamish needed to gain weight and without the ability to chew well this was a struggle

With a diet of soft food and weight gaining supplements, he is on the way to recovery

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Hamish’s low body weight combined with the cool temperatures in Central Texas means lots of sweaters

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Hamish – “what is this thing you call grass?”

He even has a baby foster sister who he loves dearly

Having fun on an air mattress at the foster home

Hamish is currently in a foster home but is looking for a permanent family to love him

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Hidrėlėy

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Hidrėlėy

Hidrėlėy

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor little thing, it's great they found him and helped him, though. I'm sure he will find his new family soon, it's hard not to fall in love with this grumpy-looking furry face!

HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, i really despise the ugly inhabitants of this planet, mankind (ha the irony) really doesn't deserve that name, all i seem to see these days is animal abuse and child abuse stories, my already depleted soul dies a little bit everytime i see a dog liek this.

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BusLady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dejected look on his face is heartbreaking. He probably has never had anyone love him or take care of him. I'm glad this became a success story. ❤❤❤❤

Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's even sadder is that an adult dog would need to be "taken care of, especially this way. That an animal is bred to such a position that their own hair can kill him is a big part of the problem. Humans breeding dogs into fluffs of adorableness that can't survive without a tremendous amount of physical care is abominable to me. An adult dog should be a partner to be happy, like any adult creature. It's not a baby, nor a child. He should have been taken care of as a puppy. He should have had a good set of humans to live with as an adult, with them caring for him, and hopefully something he can do for them.

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Zori the degu
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor little thing, it's great they found him and helped him, though. I'm sure he will find his new family soon, it's hard not to fall in love with this grumpy-looking furry face!

HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, i really despise the ugly inhabitants of this planet, mankind (ha the irony) really doesn't deserve that name, all i seem to see these days is animal abuse and child abuse stories, my already depleted soul dies a little bit everytime i see a dog liek this.

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BusLady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dejected look on his face is heartbreaking. He probably has never had anyone love him or take care of him. I'm glad this became a success story. ❤❤❤❤

Marnee DeRider
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's even sadder is that an adult dog would need to be "taken care of, especially this way. That an animal is bred to such a position that their own hair can kill him is a big part of the problem. Humans breeding dogs into fluffs of adorableness that can't survive without a tremendous amount of physical care is abominable to me. An adult dog should be a partner to be happy, like any adult creature. It's not a baby, nor a child. He should have been taken care of as a puppy. He should have had a good set of humans to live with as an adult, with them caring for him, and hopefully something he can do for them.

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