Pup endured horrid suffering before Texas shelter helped. Now she’s discovering love
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A dog in Texas is slowly transforming — both physically and emotionally — after suffering from some painful conditions.
When young Trixie was first brought into the Gulf Coast Humane Society after being transferred from another shelter, her fur was matted and had an abundance of dead skin. She was barely recognizable and in pain due to neglect, the shelter said in an Oct. 21 Facebook post. (Warning: Some of the images in the attached link are disturbing.)
“When Trixie first arrived, her condition spoke to a story of hardship no dog should have to face. Her skin was painfully raw, hairless, with patches matted beyond hope,” the shelter, which is located in Corpus Christi, said in an updated Oct. 30 post.
“She was uncomfortable and in need of immediate help. But because of your kindness and generosity, Trixie has already come so far.”
With time and medical help, the young dog is slowly changing.
“With each day, her skin is healing—slowly but surely, the redness and itchiness are beginning to fade, and she’s even showing some soft new hair growth,” the shelter said.
“Trixie’s transformation isn’t just physical; you’ve given her a new outlook on life. She’s discovering comfort and love for the very first time, and we know that one day, she’ll have a forever home where she’ll never have to endure this kind of suffering again.”
The shelter told McClatchy News that Trixie will be available for adoption once its veterinarian clears her.
For information on other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Corpus Christi is about a 205-mile drive southwest from Houston.