Although dogs are definitely our best friend, having a dog is a serious commitment. They need to be regularly walked, fed and watered. Some dogs also have a tendency to grow especially thick coats need a lot of additional grooming as well. One such dog breed is the Bobtail, a kind of Old English Sheepdog known for its shaggy fur. When these animals don’t get the care they need, the results are tragic.
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| This is what happened to Cocos, a beautiful bobtail in Russia |
After owner died at 79 years old, Cocos was put in the care of some new owners. Unfortunately, the owners didn’t show Cocos any love and care—instead, they neglected the dog and only gave it enough the basic food and water needed to survive without washing it at all. As a result, his coat got thicker and thicker, dirtier and dirtier, until he could barely even walk.
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| Cocos was rescued after 12 months of poor adoption |
The first thing rescuers did was to give Cocos a proper grooming, cutting off all the excess matted hair. Underneath, though, they found that his skin was irritated and covered in sores and rashes. The hair was extremely unsanitary and heavy enough to keep Cocos weighed down—there was enough that it took six lab techs three hours to cut it all off safely.
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| Happy Cocos with new family! |
Once all the excess fur and grime was removed, Cocos was able to shine as the beautiful dog he truly is. Fortunately, Cocos has even placed in a new, loving home with his owner, Elena Rivvo.
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