Virgil was in an open access City shelter for a month prior to coming to live with me as a foster dog . He was in horrible shape - severely matted with dense, filthy mats and his feet so impacted with hair and debris that it was (is) difficult for him to walk. One eye is completely clouded, likely from an injury and initially thought to be hard of hearing. His general body condition was fair.
After hours shaving, cutting and brushing, the majority of the mats are gone. His ears, initially thought to be black in color, were discovered to have a thick layer of black build-up, probably yeast, and have to be carefully cleaned over the next few days or so.
By today, Virgil seems to be able to hear, can see just fine, is able to loco-mote, eat, drink and behave like any tiny little dude should :-) He only potties outside, barks briefly when he hears the door or a big noise and is a sweet, social, outgoing boy. He certainly isn't as old as first thought. I don't doubt he will find a home soon.
After hours shaving, cutting and brushing, the majority of the mats are gone. His ears, initially thought to be black in color, were discovered to have a thick layer of black build-up, probably yeast, and have to be carefully cleaned over the next few days or so.
By today, Virgil seems to be able to hear, can see just fine, is able to loco-mote, eat, drink and behave like any tiny little dude should :-) He only potties outside, barks briefly when he hears the door or a big noise and is a sweet, social, outgoing boy. He certainly isn't as old as first thought. I don't doubt he will find a home soon.