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Dog Groomer Opens Shop In Middle Of Night To Give Stray Dog Haircut, Finds Real Beauty Beneath Matted Fur
A couple was driving late one night near Oviedo, Florida when they noticed a stray dog on the side of the road. He was covered in matted fur, he was barely responsive, and had clearly been neglected for most of the 4 years he had been alive. Unable to keep him overnight, the couple put out a desperate plea on social media – a plea which was answered by dog grooming professional Kari Falla.
“When a dog’s fur is matted that badly, it can cause its blood flow to stop as well as bruising to the dog,” Falla told Inside Edition. The poor abandoned animal needed urgent care, so Falla rushed to her salon, BGE Grooming, and opened for business at midnight to take him in. “I knew it was bad, but nothing prepared me for what I saw. It smelled like death and the dog could not walk.” Working tirelessly until 3 in the morning, Falla managed an awesome dog makeover – fully shaved and bathed him, and then took him to the vet as soon as she could.
Lucky, as the adorable dog is now named, was found to be deaf and blind, but is recovering successfully in a foster home. To follow Lucky’s progress, and to be the first to know when he’s ready for a forever home, follow BGE Grooming on Facebook using the link below.
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This stray dog was found on the side of a road in Oviedo, Florida, so matted and exhuasted that he couldn’t walk
Kari Falla of BGE Grooming immediately came to help, opening her salon at midnight to take Lucky in
“I knew it was bad, but nothing prepared me for what I saw…” Falla later commented. “It made me cry”
Falla performed an ’emergency grooming,’ working tirelessly until 3AM to relieve Lucky of his suffering
And something amazing happened
There was a whole new dog underneath the matted mess
After his makeover, Lucky was given what may have been the very first bath of his life
He was then taken to the vet, where he was neutered, and found to be both deaf and blind
Despite his ordeal, Lucky is making a stunning recovery in a loving foster home
Soon, he’ll be ready to find his forever home
“Once we shaved him, he was wagging his tail and was so happy. I knew I did the right thing”
The Internet is now giving this amazing lady a standing ovation for her selfless actions
Follow BGE Grooming on Facebook to stay updated on Lucky’s progress!
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randomboa 8 years ago
he looks so happy, despite the fact that he can't hear or see the face of the person who helped him. he just knows he found a friend.
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Marie-Eve Armand 8 years ago
It made me cry. Thank you to the amazing woman who took the time to help him! Hope he finds a forever home soon!
Nancy E 8 years ago
It is so hard to read about abuse of pets , because, it stays with you. Kudos to kind hearts !
M O'Connell 8 years ago
What makes you think he was abused? A breed with fur that can't be self-maintained is bound to wind up like this if they're a stray.
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DopethronePunkUk 8 years ago
Me and why wife have just seen this article and just want to thank you on behalf of that dog and animal lovers everywhere, what you have done for this beautiful is priceless...if karma is real then you will be greatly rewarded. Thank you to everyone involved, i wish i could adopt the dog myself.
Krista Leary 8 years ago
OMG!! I really need to stop reading these animals posts while at work. I'm running out of excuses for why my eyes are all watery.
DopethronePunkUk 8 years ago
Haha same, i sit at my desk and watch dog rescue videos and have to pretend i have itchy eyes.
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Anna Salerno 8 years ago
There are so many kind and wonderful people in this world and thank God one of them found this precious dog. How scary it must to have been to be blind and deaf and not know anyone to love. Thank you so much to the lady who trimmed all this mess of matted fur from him so he could get a bath. What a lucky dog.
d r e a m w o r l d 8 years ago
He is beautiful with long hair and short hair- so happy that he's in such loving hands. He could have died in the cold!
Kay Nuehark 8 years ago
God bless you Falla, for caring about one of Gods' creations Sending you a heart hug!
Elizabeth Gardner 8 years ago
How wonderful are the people who first found him and then the wonderful groomer who thought nothing of opening her grooming salon to take in such a badly damaged dog. Someone obviously dumped him why? because he was blind /deaf. That poor baby is life must have been absolutely terrifying for him. To see him now and know what a happy dog he is now fed and loved and rid of the burden that was killing him. I hope someone takes him.
Margie Lazou 8 years ago
Many thumbs up man. I worked at a vet's and I did the grooming too, and I know how difficult this is. How infected those clots were underneath, how much careful scissor work needed to take these things apart without tearing the skin, how much Betadine wash he probably needed afterwards to just make the skin viable. And then the treatment, the antibiotics, the painkillers, he must have felt so utterly helpless. Bless you man, bless you. You got a huge heart, lady.
Petra Christovová 8 years ago
I do not know .. Deaf and blind? In the gif animation he seems to react to the person taking the video, how could he do it without sight or hearing? Probably has not lost those senses completely .. hopefully. Seems like a really nice doggie.
Kiahna 8 years ago
Hmmm... I wonder if he could be made to see or hear. He deserves to see the woman who made such a beautiful transformation for him. Great story, I hope that Lucky loves his new home.
Brian McGuire 8 years ago
He is only blind in 1 eye and has SOME hearing loss, but can still see and hear. The vet gave him laser eye surgery so maybe that will help his bad eye.
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Sue Powell 8 years ago
you are wonderful ,thankyou im sure he would love you always,if you became his new mummy xxxxxxxx
Linda Owen 8 years ago
God bless ya, Falla. I was a groomer for 12 years, and sometimes dogs would come in so matted and neglected, that when we would shave them down, we come across open pus filled sores, sometimes maggots. It was fate that you found him, he is indeed, Lucky!
Judy Blackwell 8 years ago
You are heaven sent, this little dog I'm sure is forever grateful to you. May you continue to be blessed with many days of happiness for the work you do, and for having compassion for this little one🐾😘💕
Janie Welker 8 years ago
Touched by the help you gave Lucky. So grateful for your big heart...and that you were there for him.THANK YOU. 💝
Maggie Coleman 8 years ago
God bless you! People like you and the ones who helped this baby, is what it right in this world today. God bless you all!
David Trask 8 years ago
May he have a long and safe life. To hell with those who abandoned him.
Sheila Allen 8 years ago
Please tell me HOW HUMANS ARE SUPREME BEINGS ...ABOVE ANIMALS ...I NEED TO HEAR THAT C**P ONE MORE TIME
Patricia Needham 8 years ago
It is incomprehensible how anyone could treat a helpless animal like that. There are so many horror stories out there, it is horrible. Thank the loving groomer who saved this little pup. I hope, with all my heart, those responsible for this abuse suffer in other ways for their actions. What goes around eventually comes back to those who abuse.
Anesa Bašić 8 years ago
This made me cry. Kudos to this amazing lady for helping out this poor baby! Hope he finds a loving, caring home soon <3
Brian McGuire 8 years ago
Turns out the dog is only blind in 1 eye and has SOME hearing loss. He can still see and hear which is why some have questioned it. Poor guy was a stray (I truly hope) and nobody really knows for sure if he was abused and abandoned, because nobody knows where he came from. I hope he was born a stray, which is why he was in the condition he was in, and hope nobody owned him and let it get that way. Either way, it's great what she did and what the good Samaritans did. He's a handsome boy. http://www.wftv.com/news/local/matted-abandoned-dog-in-oviedo-gets-much-needed-makeover/624363404
Lorene Wooddell Wooddell 8 years ago
He Happy now he found A friend A true friend, It a Shame he had to wait So Long.
HauntedForests 8 years ago
Thank goodness this caring groomer found him!! It breaks my heart to see this happen to any kind of animal. This puppy deserves a forever home, and this groomer deserves an even bigger round of applause!!!!
Connie Schulte 8 years ago
Thank you!nIf I did't live so far away, I'd offer to share my home with him.
Rosslyn Picton 8 years ago
I am crying, such a beautiful story! Bless everyone who helped this wonderful little fellow! He is just lovely, and probably for once in his life....HAPPY!! <3
Caroline Pitts 8 years ago
Think how long a blind & deaf dog has survived on his own!!! That hair took over a year to grow that long! I am glad to see him resting and peaceful, he deserves a loving home just for surviving that long. Best of luck to Lucky. :D
Edwin Williams 8 years ago
Lucky is a beautiful boy .. Thanks to Kari Falla of BGE Grooming for shaving him and giving him a new lease on life.
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 8 years ago
You are an amazing kind and beautiful lady. God fro you for doing this. I wish you all the love and luck in the world .
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
May God bless this groomer who rescued precious pup Lucky, so happy he´s on a great foster now, hopefully he´s gonna find a loving furever home soon, or maybe he becomes a "foster failure" and can stay???
KT Trondsen 8 years ago
awww wow poor dog. That must have been so scary not being able to see or hear and feeling so burdened by that messy hair.
Phillip Moderow 8 years ago
Kari Falla, Patron Saint of Animal Rescue. You're the best, Kari !
Ginger Panda 8 years ago
Wow! Now the pupper is beautiful. It goes to show that there is a gorgeous soul inside the strays we ignore. Adopt! Adopt! Adopt!
Sally Powell 8 years ago
There are truly Angels Among Us....Soo Happy I don't understand what is wrong with people I'm sure they would not want to be with thst matted mas...
Malcontent 8 years ago
'Selfless actions'- a selfless person wouldn't take dozens of pictures and post the story all over internet in order to get likes and praise.
Aleksandra Kuzmić 8 years ago
Except she wasn't the one taking the photos, but the people who brought the dog in. And also, so what if she posts the photos? It's a nice way of showing the world that some of us still have a heart and soul, and that there is people out there who will help a creature in need. It's also good promotion for the dog to actually get adopted and find a good home. And it's also good promotion for people to know where they can find help at any time of day or night, if anyone else happens to be in need. And it's a happy moment, when you know that you just possibly saved a life, why not share it with your friends? Not saying that everything has to go on the internet and be shared with the whole world, but I don't really see how it makes her a selfish or bad person to have shared this story on her facebook page or profile.
Load More Replies... randomboa 8 years ago
he looks so happy, despite the fact that he can't hear or see the face of the person who helped him. he just knows he found a friend.
Load More Replies... Marie-Eve Armand 8 years ago
It made me cry. Thank you to the amazing woman who took the time to help him! Hope he finds a forever home soon!
Nancy E 8 years ago
It is so hard to read about abuse of pets , because, it stays with you. Kudos to kind hearts !
M O'Connell 8 years ago
What makes you think he was abused? A breed with fur that can't be self-maintained is bound to wind up like this if they're a stray.
Load More Replies... DopethronePunkUk 8 years ago
Me and why wife have just seen this article and just want to thank you on behalf of that dog and animal lovers everywhere, what you have done for this beautiful is priceless...if karma is real then you will be greatly rewarded. Thank you to everyone involved, i wish i could adopt the dog myself.
Krista Leary 8 years ago
OMG!! I really need to stop reading these animals posts while at work. I'm running out of excuses for why my eyes are all watery.
DopethronePunkUk 8 years ago
Haha same, i sit at my desk and watch dog rescue videos and have to pretend i have itchy eyes.
Load More Replies... Anna Salerno 8 years ago
There are so many kind and wonderful people in this world and thank God one of them found this precious dog. How scary it must to have been to be blind and deaf and not know anyone to love. Thank you so much to the lady who trimmed all this mess of matted fur from him so he could get a bath. What a lucky dog.
d r e a m w o r l d 8 years ago
He is beautiful with long hair and short hair- so happy that he's in such loving hands. He could have died in the cold!
Kay Nuehark 8 years ago
God bless you Falla, for caring about one of Gods' creations Sending you a heart hug!
Elizabeth Gardner 8 years ago
How wonderful are the people who first found him and then the wonderful groomer who thought nothing of opening her grooming salon to take in such a badly damaged dog. Someone obviously dumped him why? because he was blind /deaf. That poor baby is life must have been absolutely terrifying for him. To see him now and know what a happy dog he is now fed and loved and rid of the burden that was killing him. I hope someone takes him.
Margie Lazou 8 years ago
Many thumbs up man. I worked at a vet's and I did the grooming too, and I know how difficult this is. How infected those clots were underneath, how much careful scissor work needed to take these things apart without tearing the skin, how much Betadine wash he probably needed afterwards to just make the skin viable. And then the treatment, the antibiotics, the painkillers, he must have felt so utterly helpless. Bless you man, bless you. You got a huge heart, lady.
Petra Christovová 8 years ago
I do not know .. Deaf and blind? In the gif animation he seems to react to the person taking the video, how could he do it without sight or hearing? Probably has not lost those senses completely .. hopefully. Seems like a really nice doggie.
Kiahna 8 years ago
Hmmm... I wonder if he could be made to see or hear. He deserves to see the woman who made such a beautiful transformation for him. Great story, I hope that Lucky loves his new home.
Brian McGuire 8 years ago
He is only blind in 1 eye and has SOME hearing loss, but can still see and hear. The vet gave him laser eye surgery so maybe that will help his bad eye.
Load More Replies... Sue Powell 8 years ago
you are wonderful ,thankyou im sure he would love you always,if you became his new mummy xxxxxxxx
Linda Owen 8 years ago
God bless ya, Falla. I was a groomer for 12 years, and sometimes dogs would come in so matted and neglected, that when we would shave them down, we come across open pus filled sores, sometimes maggots. It was fate that you found him, he is indeed, Lucky!
Judy Blackwell 8 years ago
You are heaven sent, this little dog I'm sure is forever grateful to you. May you continue to be blessed with many days of happiness for the work you do, and for having compassion for this little one🐾😘💕
Janie Welker 8 years ago
Touched by the help you gave Lucky. So grateful for your big heart...and that you were there for him.THANK YOU. 💝
Maggie Coleman 8 years ago
God bless you! People like you and the ones who helped this baby, is what it right in this world today. God bless you all!
David Trask 8 years ago
May he have a long and safe life. To hell with those who abandoned him.
Sheila Allen 8 years ago
Please tell me HOW HUMANS ARE SUPREME BEINGS ...ABOVE ANIMALS ...I NEED TO HEAR THAT C**P ONE MORE TIME
Patricia Needham 8 years ago
It is incomprehensible how anyone could treat a helpless animal like that. There are so many horror stories out there, it is horrible. Thank the loving groomer who saved this little pup. I hope, with all my heart, those responsible for this abuse suffer in other ways for their actions. What goes around eventually comes back to those who abuse.
Anesa Bašić 8 years ago
This made me cry. Kudos to this amazing lady for helping out this poor baby! Hope he finds a loving, caring home soon <3
Brian McGuire 8 years ago
Turns out the dog is only blind in 1 eye and has SOME hearing loss. He can still see and hear which is why some have questioned it. Poor guy was a stray (I truly hope) and nobody really knows for sure if he was abused and abandoned, because nobody knows where he came from. I hope he was born a stray, which is why he was in the condition he was in, and hope nobody owned him and let it get that way. Either way, it's great what she did and what the good Samaritans did. He's a handsome boy. http://www.wftv.com/news/local/matted-abandoned-dog-in-oviedo-gets-much-needed-makeover/624363404
Lorene Wooddell Wooddell 8 years ago
He Happy now he found A friend A true friend, It a Shame he had to wait So Long.
HauntedForests 8 years ago
Thank goodness this caring groomer found him!! It breaks my heart to see this happen to any kind of animal. This puppy deserves a forever home, and this groomer deserves an even bigger round of applause!!!!
Connie Schulte 8 years ago
Thank you!nIf I did't live so far away, I'd offer to share my home with him.
Rosslyn Picton 8 years ago
I am crying, such a beautiful story! Bless everyone who helped this wonderful little fellow! He is just lovely, and probably for once in his life....HAPPY!! <3
Caroline Pitts 8 years ago
Think how long a blind & deaf dog has survived on his own!!! That hair took over a year to grow that long! I am glad to see him resting and peaceful, he deserves a loving home just for surviving that long. Best of luck to Lucky. :D
Edwin Williams 8 years ago
Lucky is a beautiful boy .. Thanks to Kari Falla of BGE Grooming for shaving him and giving him a new lease on life.
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 8 years ago
You are an amazing kind and beautiful lady. God fro you for doing this. I wish you all the love and luck in the world .
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
May God bless this groomer who rescued precious pup Lucky, so happy he´s on a great foster now, hopefully he´s gonna find a loving furever home soon, or maybe he becomes a "foster failure" and can stay???
KT Trondsen 8 years ago
awww wow poor dog. That must have been so scary not being able to see or hear and feeling so burdened by that messy hair.
Phillip Moderow 8 years ago
Kari Falla, Patron Saint of Animal Rescue. You're the best, Kari !
Ginger Panda 8 years ago
Wow! Now the pupper is beautiful. It goes to show that there is a gorgeous soul inside the strays we ignore. Adopt! Adopt! Adopt!
Sally Powell 8 years ago
There are truly Angels Among Us....Soo Happy I don't understand what is wrong with people I'm sure they would not want to be with thst matted mas...
Malcontent 8 years ago
'Selfless actions'- a selfless person wouldn't take dozens of pictures and post the story all over internet in order to get likes and praise.
Aleksandra Kuzmić 8 years ago
Except she wasn't the one taking the photos, but the people who brought the dog in. And also, so what if she posts the photos? It's a nice way of showing the world that some of us still have a heart and soul, and that there is people out there who will help a creature in need. It's also good promotion for the dog to actually get adopted and find a good home. And it's also good promotion for people to know where they can find help at any time of day or night, if anyone else happens to be in need. And it's a happy moment, when you know that you just possibly saved a life, why not share it with your friends? Not saying that everything has to go on the internet and be shared with the whole world, but I don't really see how it makes her a selfish or bad person to have shared this story on her facebook page or profile.
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