Severely matted dog surrendered to shelter, “one of the worst cases” they’ve seen — then dog gets incredible makeover

The fur was so heavy and overgrown that it overwhelmed Pixie: “This little girl was only 5.5 pounds, but she seemed twice her size due to the matted fur,” the shelter wrote.

Once the fur was removed, it revealed the beautiful little dog underneath — a complete and unbelievable transformation.

Pixie was then taken for a medical examination. Thankfully, she did not have any of the medical issues found in other severe matting cases, such as burnt skin from trapped urine. She was treated for a urinary tract infection, and received bloodwork and x-rays after her foster family raised concerns.

After her remarkable makeover, Pixie got more incredible news: she was adopted! “Her new family reports that she is doing very well in her new home,” a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo.

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