He Was Nearly Deaf And Blind…But Then This Shar Pei Got A Face-Lift

Mr.Dog — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:10:06 +0000

There’s no shame in having a little nip and tuck here or there…as long as you don’t go full Goldie Hawn in First Wives Club, of course.

This cutie, however, didn’t go under the knife simply because he wanted a fresh look. The shar pei was discovered abandoned and in desperate need of some wrinkle repair, or else he’d risk losing his sight and hearing for good.

Benny was brought to the Margaret Green Animal Rescue in Dorset, England, where they noticed his face rolls growing out of control.

At first, they didn’t see anything different from other shar peis, but closer inspection showed just how uncomfortable and dangerous his condition really was.

On top of the wrinkles, he was also experiencing a condition called double entropion, something that caused his eyelids to fold forward and his lashes to rub against his eyes.

Donations flooded in to help pay for the surgery, and now he looks like a brand-new boy!

(via Metro)

So far, he’s completed the first of three major surgeries to snip his ears and eyes into tip-top shape. Senior animal welfare worker Hannah Dunn explained how his severe case was about much more than giving him a pretty face, telling Metro, “Not undertaking these operations is just not an option – without these procedures, Benny’s health and welfare would be seriously compromised.”

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The Gasoline Covering His Body Nearly Killed Him, But Then He Got A Must-See Rescue

Mr.Dog — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:19:12 +0000

One of the saddest things is when a dog is abandoned simply because their owner didn’t do the proper research when picking a breed. This Shih Tzu, named Bentley, was dropped off at a rescue center in Meltham, West Yorkshire, by an owner who was so disgusted by the state that he let Bentley get to. The breed requires consistent grooming, and his owner was clearly not giving the pup what he needed.

The pup’s fur was covered in gasoline, and every time he tried to drink water, it got contaminated by the overgrown greasy fur around his face.

Once at the vet, he was sedated. Then, the veterinarian spent five hours shaving more than four pounds of contaminated fur off the scared pup.

Bentley had been treated so terribly by his previous owner that he wouldn’t let anyone touch him.

He also got a thorough bath.

Now, Bentley’s fattened back up and is happier than ever.

He’s very playful and needs a lot of attention.

But who wouldn’t want to give this little guy 24/7 love?

Here’s to hoping that Bentley finds the perfect human match, who will be able to take care of him the right way, and who will give him all the love the little ball of energy deserves.