Pixie, a 4-year-old 5.5-pound toy poodle was surrendered to the Wyandotte Animal Shelter on March 19 by her owner, a decorated Vietnam War veteran. Sadly, she was given up because her owner had health issues and could no longer care for her.
This is one of the main reasons why pets find their way to shelters.
Pound Pals Downriver director, Thomas Abraham, told said Pixie’s former owner came to his decision to surrender her.
“Her owner seemed to be having trouble taking care of himself. He realized that her, [Pixie’s] condition was getting worse. He was embarrassed, and didn’t want to take her to a groomer. He reached out to the shelter through somebody he knew and trusted who convinced him that this would be the right thing to do,” he said. “From the start she was very outgoing and affectionate.”
Pixie’s hair was severely matted and overgrown, causing her pain when touched.
Pixie is shown after receiving treatment. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
“Her nails had grown through the mats of fur. She could hardly see due to all of the fur around her face,” Abraham said.
