Neglected Cat Sheds 2 Pounds Of Matted Fur After Grooming

The poor cat could hardly move.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 17, 2023

Many pet owners neglect their pets, but unfortunately, some pet owners take it to the extreme. Neglecting animals can come in many forms, including a lack of proper food and water, a lack of veterinary care, and a lack of socialization, exercise, and affection.

Pets that are neglected can become malnourished, ill, and even die. One of the most common signs of pet neglect is an animal being kept in a confined space, such as a cage, for too long a period of time.

Similarly, pet owners may not provide their animals with enough food, water, and veterinary care. Animals that are not given proper nutrition or veterinary care can become severely sick or even die.

Hidey, the cat, was sadly neglected and had a bad hair day for years - her fur was so severely matted it looked like dreadlocks. She was found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with fur so tangled and matted it was up to 6-8 inches long and had a combination of feces and hair.

Hidey was unable to move around much but thankfully has been rescued and has a chance to be happy and comfortable once again. After discovering Hidey concealed in the basement, she was transported to the Animal Rescue League and Wildlife Shelter, which is connected to the Western PA Humane Society.

It took multiple hours to remove all the dreadlocks completely, and then the clumped-up hair was shaved off. Read the full story below:

Unfortunately, for a cat named Hidey, a bad hair day was something that lasted for years instead of just a single day like it does for everyone else.

A cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been rescued with a sad neglected coat of fur that was severely matted, resembling "dreadlocks."

The hair was matted together and was approximately 6 to 8 inches in length, with a combination of fecal matter and knotted strands.

After finding Hidey hiding in the basement, she was taken to the Animal Rescue League and Wildlife Shelter.

It took hours to get all the dreads removed, and then the matted hair shaved off completely.

Now that Hidey has been relieved of all the tangles and dreadlocks in her hair, she is feeling much more content.

She will be cared for by a distant relative of her previous owner and finally have a chance at a happy and healthy life.

Neglect can also take the form of not providing the animal with enough affection, exercise, and socialization. Animals need regular interaction, exercise, and love in order to stay healthy.

Without these things, an animal can become lonely, depressed, and even aggressive. Now that Hidey is in a new home, she is adjusting to her surroundings.

After being groomed and having all her matted hair and dreadlocks removed, she's feeling much better. She is now being taken care of by a distant family member of her previous owner and will finally have the chance to live a happy and healthy life.

We are so happy for her.

Damjan