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“Gentle giant” dog was found as severely matted stray — after makeover, he’s looking for a home

A “gentle giant” dog was found as a stray, badly in need of help with a thick layer of matted fur. But after being transformed by a makeover, this sweet dog is doing great and searching for his forever home.

Yeti, a three-and-a-half-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, was picked up as a stray and arrived at Lake Norman Humane, in North Carolina, in July. He was in rough shape: the shelter said he covered in “severely matted” fur, which caused “so much pain he was struggling to walk” due to skin irritation.

 

Great Pyrenees dogs have a double coat, consisting of a long, coarse outer coat and a soft, thick undercoat, so it’s no surprise that Yeti’s fur grew uncomfortably thick and matted while he was a neglected stray.

Thankfully, the shelter soon found a groomer who could give him the relief he needed. Over four hours, they shaved off his matted fur, and soon he was looking like a whole new dog.

Since then, Yeti has been thriving in foster care, and is still looking for his forever home. At over 120 pounds, he’s described as a “polar bear” and a “gentle giant” who loves to nap and lounge around the house.

 

“He’s a big boy, but he’s a gentle giant,” Lake Norman Humane wrote on Facebook. “What you see here is what you get. He’s perfect on a leash, falling right into stride beside you. He’s been taking hikes with his foster mom and loves to get out in the fresh air. He’s content to take a nap pretty much anytime, and while he can be a bit of a princess (legend says people ball up his food in little meatballs because that’s the way he likes it), he is the royalty you need in your home!”

What a remarkable transformation — we’re so glad Yeti got the love and care he deserves and is now on the path to a new life. If you are interested in adopting Yeti you can visit Lake Norman Humane or get more information on their website.

If not, please share this story to spread the word and help this beautiful dog find a home! ❤️?

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