The DCF investigations occurred from 1996 to 2005 when the victim was between the ages of 3 and 12, report says.

Dense hair grows between their pet’s paw pads, sometimes becoming so long that it interferes with walking or gets tangled ...

A Florida woman was arrested Monday after deputies said she repeatedly refused to care for her 12-year-old dog, despite citations and fines.

Meriden Animal Control say his legs were, “completely encapsulated in severely matted, rock hard, extremely dirty fur.” His front paw was in the worst shape. It was covered in dried blood and pus.

The cleaners said they found the dog, named Betty, inside the plastic bin. The dog’s hair was matted and she was extremely malnourished, officials with the Hinsdale Humane Society near Chicago said.

The cleaners said they found the dog, named Betty, inside the plastic bin. The dog’s hair was matted and she was extremely malnourished, officials with the Hinsdale Humane Society near Chicago said.

Non-stop exercise, incessant grooming, or displaying unending attention-seeking behavior, some canine breeds are particularly ...

A severely matted dog was in such poor condition that it had to be euthanized, according to the RSPCA.

“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.

Abandoned, matted dogs found in horrible conditions across Inland Empire People at the shelter said it may be one of the worst animal cruelty cases they’ve ever had.