Tig was spotted by a bystander, laying in the gutter in a Washington suburb. The puppy was so small and weak, the rescued weren’t even sure he was still alive at first. When they noticed his shallow breathing, they knew he was still with them – barely.

Tig weighed 15 pounds at the time of his rescue, less than half the normal weight for a dog his size and age. He was rushed into an animal hospital to be treated, though even than the rescuers and doctors thought all they could do for him is make him comfortable in his last moment.

But Tig hadn’t given up yet. With the veterinary team’s devoted care, he started getting stronger little by little. After three days, he was strong enough to go into a foster home. Kim, his foster mom, had a lot of experience with fosters and knew just how to care for the poor pup. Slowly but surely, Tig gained strength. Just a week after his rescue he was able to stand, and two weeks later he was already playing with Kim’s rottweiler.

Today, Tig is healthy and happy in his forever home. He put his past behind him, and now feels safe and loved in his home, with his family and doggy brothers. And that’s all thanks to a few humans who decided to give an abandoned puppy a second chance at life.   

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Wahl Pets and GreaterGood.org are behind this project. This year, 2,400 bottles of pet shampoo were donated to shelters to help wash and groom dogs for adoption. Shelters then posted hundreds of makeover photos for the contest.

Why do all this?

“Without proper grooming, shelter dogs are often perceived to be ‘damaged goods’ and overlooked by adoptive families. However, by providing shelters with much-needed grooming supplies, we can help in their efforts to transform these dogs into the healthy, fun loving pets they really are,” Shay Moeller, pet product manager for Wahl, said in a statement.

Meet 12-year-old Sissy who won this year’s competition. She was adopted in the meantime.

Second place went to Wookie, who not only looks better but has learned all the necessary skills to live with a family and other dogs.

In the third place was Stubin, an adorable Cocker Spaniel.

As Rick Chaboudy, executive director at Suncoast Animal League, said in a press release, “Dogs left ‘as is’ most likely won’t get adopted. This is why grooming is immensely important. The dog not only looks better, but feels better, which makes it even more adoptable.”

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Tig was spotted by a bystander, laying in the gutter in a Washington suburb. The puppy was so small and weak, the rescued weren’t even sure he was still alive at first. When they noticed his shallow breathing, they knew he was still with them – barely.

Tig weighed 15 pounds at the time of his rescue, less than half the normal weight for a dog his size and age. He was rushed into an animal hospital to be treated, though even than the rescuers and doctors thought all they could do for him is make him comfortable in his last moment.

But Tig hadn’t given up yet. With the veterinary team’s devoted care, he started getting stronger little by little. After three days, he was strong enough to go into a foster home. Kim, his foster mom, had a lot of experience with fosters and knew just how to care for the poor pup. Slowly but surely, Tig gained strength. Just a week after his rescue he was able to stand, and two weeks later he was already playing with Kim’s rottweiler.

Today, Tig is healthy and happy in his forever home. He put his past behind him, and now feels safe and loved in his home, with his family and doggy brothers. And that’s all thanks to a few humans who decided to give an abandoned puppy a second chance at life.   

The post This Puppy Was Found Lying in the Gutter. Today He’s the Happiest Dog Alive appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Wahl Pets and GreaterGood.org are behind this project. This year, 2,400 bottles of pet shampoo were donated to shelters to help wash and groom dogs for adoption. Shelters then posted hundreds of makeover photos for the contest.

Why do all this?

“Without proper grooming, shelter dogs are often perceived to be ‘damaged goods’ and overlooked by adoptive families. However, by providing shelters with much-needed grooming supplies, we can help in their efforts to transform these dogs into the healthy, fun loving pets they really are,” Shay Moeller, pet product manager for Wahl, said in a statement.

Meet 12-year-old Sissy who won this year’s competition. She was adopted in the meantime.

Second place went to Wookie, who not only looks better but has learned all the necessary skills to live with a family and other dogs.

In the third place was Stubin, an adorable Cocker Spaniel.

As Rick Chaboudy, executive director at Suncoast Animal League, said in a press release, “Dogs left ‘as is’ most likely won’t get adopted. This is why grooming is immensely important. The dog not only looks better, but feels better, which makes it even more adoptable.”

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