Stray Tibetan Mastiff Dragging 32 Pounds Of Matted Fur Finally Living Without Pain

January 20, 2025 animals, News, Pets

A Tibetan Mastiff found dragging over 30 pounds of matted fur is getting a second chance thanks to her rescuers with One Tail At A Time. Recently, the large dog, now named Sprout, was spotted by Chicago Animal Care and Control covered in matted fur, urine and feces. They notified One Tail At A Time (OTAT) who arrived within the hour to pick Sprout up.

The poor dog could barely move without pain. “During a sedated groom we removed 32.4 lbs of mats that tugged on her skin causing pain, irritation, and a raging skin infection,” OTAT shared on social media.

Once Sprout was freed of the disgusting fur, she could finally move. “For the first time in who knows how long, Sprout can urinate, defecate, walk, and lay down without pain,” her rescuers wrote. “She is why we keep going.”

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Sprout immediately went into a foster home where she can decompress and experience life in a caring family home. This includes trying out some “new fashion” to stay warm in her foster home.

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Sprout is thriving with her foster family, enjoying lounging on the couch and playing in the backyard.

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“In just a few days, Sprout has gone from a stray in dire need of medical attention to being hand-fed warm nuggets on the couch while wearing a onesie. She has been a bright star during this dark week,” One Tail At A Time wrote. She’s learning to climb stairs, to play with toys, and has developed a taste for chicken nuggets.

Here is a video of Sprout’s remarkable transformation before and after her rescue groom.

And here is a video of Sprout enjoying time getting cuddles and playtime. OTAT captioned the video, “Sprout, you are so darn special. This 95lb bear has been such a joy to watch come out of her shell. Less than two weeks ago she was a severely matted stray and today she is bouncing in the snow. Dogs are so magical, aren’t they?”

One Tail At A Time is celebrating their 17th year in rescue and have a Membership program to help dogs like Sprout. To learn more visit: www.onetail.org

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