When rescuers found this cocker spaniel, named Hamish, he was so knotted up and weighed down with matted fur, he struggled to walk. Hamish, who was discovered in the middle of a road in San Antonio, Texas by workers from Animal Care Services, was essentially unrecognizable. Not only did his rescuers not know his breed or gender, but they weren’t even sure what type of animal he was.
The first step to getting Hamish back to his old self was to remove his excess fur, which prevented him from opening his mouth to eat or even opening his eyes. Workers removed an astounding six pounds of the dog’s tangled and matted hair. It was the worst case of overgrown fur some of the rescuers had ever seen.
The results revealed an underweight male dog who suffered from a variety of health ailments. Hamish weighed only twelve pounds – half the average weight of a cocker spaniel his age. As a result of being severely malnourished, he also had dental issues.
Rebecca Payne of Cocker Spaniel Rescue, a nearby nonprofit, noticed Hamish’s story on social media. The group was eager to help in any way possible and rushed to the dog’s aid. Hamish was in such dire condition, he needed to spend additional time at the vet, receiving more treatments.
After undergoing the removal of many teeth, Hamish was left with just eleven out of the 42 a dog normally has. Because of his dental issues, it would be difficult for Hamish to put on the weight he desperately needed.
Hamish was put on weight gain supplements and a soft-food diet, and was dressed in special jumpers designed to keep his underweight frame warm. After two more weeks, he was placed into foster care.
Although recovery has been slow, Hamish has made vast improvements. According to the shelter, he’s already showing signs of feeling much better.
Once Hamish gets healthy, he’ll up for adoption, in hopes of transitioning from a foster home to a forever home.
Como puede haber gente que dañe tanto a estos animales tan amorosos y fieles Tiene que terminar el abandono porque los que sufren son ellos
How do humans abandon their pets?I will never ever understand.
Thank you to everyone who has helped save poor Hamish.
BEST WISHES& GOOD LUCK HAMISH TO FIND A WONDERFUL AND LOVING NEW HOME WHICH YOU SURE DESERVE!!!
I hope that they find the old owner and they are severely punished. This was animal abuse and torture.
What a blessing for Hamish to be found and safe finally.
Time for worldwide compassion
Hoping he finds his forever home.
How cruel are humans?
There must be a mistake. The photo on the right is not a cocker spaniel. Would love to see the real Hamish please.
SUCH utter neglect! No accounting for selfish creepy humans. Prayers that ‘tramp’ Hamish find his ‘lady’…and lives the happy healthy life he SO deserves!
Please put up the correct after picture of the groomed cocker spaniel. The photo on the right is of a different dog; Thanks.
The photo on the right cannot be a cocker spaniel unless you have cut half the ear leather off as well as the hair. Can we see a photo of the real Hamish after the hair cut please.
The photo on the right cannot be a cocker spaniel unless you have cut half the ear leather off as well as the hair. Can we see a photo of the real Hamish after the hair cut please.
I bet Hamish is happier with getting lovely care now. ! I love you Hamish and hope ,soon, you will find a new, lovely home. Prayers that you will get well soon. How could anyone be so mean to do this to this dog ! Or any other living creature. Protection is more needed for these wonderful , gifts of God, creatures given to us.
that is 2 different dogs
What the HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE. Thank God this PRECIOUS furbaby was found and is on the mend. As far as I am concerned the ingrates who did this deserves nothing short of DEATH.
que alegría es una gran noticia ojalá todos los días recibiéramos esa clase de noticias y que la maldad de este mundo se acabe aunque desafortunadamente la maldad la encarna el hombre que es el peor depredador que existe
Best news ever. Hearing that the dog slaughter house has closed. Perhaps these sick people will start acting like normal people.
Poor Hamish what a lovely boy. With all the work done on him he looks at least 10 years younger.
Another owner who will go straight to Hell, if there is one.
There is…and it lasts for eternity.
Well done to those who rescued Hamish and are caring for him.
Feed them to crocs or lions. Taxpayers NOT paying for their upkeep in prisons!!!!
You know what; that is the best idea i hsve heard in a while, Lets feed all animal abusers to carnivore animals, crocodiles, lions, tigers, alligators, Tasmanian devils, sharks.
Think of the possibilities. It would virtually end animal abuse and feed a lot of hungry animals at the same time.
This is a win win
Cheers
People adopt/purchase a dog for the wrong reasons. Longer haired dogs need more grooming and should see a professional groomer at least twice a year. To allow a dog to get this matted is unconscionable. Our family never had a lot of money but we brushed our dogs (long & short haired) and my mother made sure that they were groomed by a professional groomer several times a year. In fact, our groomer found a tumor on our one dog–a growth that our veterinarian missed. Thankfully it was benign. Please investigate the needs of a dog (or cat) before you make this type of decision to adopt/purchase. Dogs are pack animals that belong in the house but also need to be walked. They need attention, grooming, good food, plenty of fresh water, and love.
Another pos owner