Two severely matted dogs were surrendered to the AHS of Newark under distressing circumstances, showcasing severe neglect.

Loretta looks like a whole new dog. On Nov. 4, the canine came into the care of Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida and arrived with a severely matted coat and "very little background information," the ...

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Winter can be a really challenging and unforgiving time for almost all homeless animals as the temperatures drop and harsh weather sets in, and Donna Lochmann with the Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) ...

When staff at the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society in Ontario found a small dog named Angel, the sight left everyone stunned. Her fur was so matted that no one could tell what she really looked like, or ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Authorities said an animal welfare officer checking out a report of a dead dog in the basement of a Buffalo home found the small canine alive but covered in several pounds of matted ...

Pixie, a 5.5 pound toy poodle, is on the mend after suffering from acute fur matting, painful to the touch. The dog came to the Wyandotte Animal Shelter on March 19, facing complications from ...