狗狗洗完澡后与之前大不相同

狗狗洗完澡后与之前大不相同

Gallagher was so dirty, matted and miserable that he had to lose most of his fur during grooming. The cute, sweet boy did get to keep a bit of flair on his ears and tail. (Photo: Wahl)

If you've ever walked into an animal shelter or looked at rescue photos online, it's sometimes hard to find the real dog underneath a mop of messy fur. Stray or abandoned pets rarely look their best when they're trying to find new homes.

如果你曾经走进动物收容所，或者在网上看过救援照片，有时候很难在乱糟糟的皮毛下找到真正的狗。流浪或被遗弃的宠物在寻找新家时很少能达到最佳状态。

That's why many shelters have volunteers who bathe and groom new arrivals, knowing that even a simple makeover can help animals get adopted.

这就是为什么许多收容所会有志愿者为新来的动物洗澡和打扮，因为他们知道，即使是简单的装扮也能帮助动物被收养。

Dexter was found living on the streets and was a mess of matted dreadlocks so long he could barely see. He sat patiently as burrs, foxtails and even pieces of plastic were cut from his coat. (Photo: Wahl)

As part of its Dirty Dogs campaign, Wahl and GreaterGood.org donate funds and grooming supplies to rescues and shelters in an effort to transform more than 20,000 dogs each year to boost their chances of finding a family.

作为“脏狗”运动的一部分，Wahl和GreaterGood.org向救援机构和收容所捐赠了资金和美容用品，旨在每年改造两万多只狗，增加它们找到家庭的机会。

“Millions of dogs enter shelters every year, and the unfortunate reality is that less than half are getting the grooming they so desperately need,” said Steven Yde, division vice president for Wahl. “These deserving animals are being perceived as ‘damaged goods’ just because of their appearance. It’s our hope these makeover images and stories will inspire people to either adopt a dog in need, or reach out to local shelters to see how they can help.”

Wahl部门副总裁史蒂文•伊德说:“每年有数百万只狗进入收容所，但不幸的是，只有不到一半的狗得到了它们迫切需要的美容服务。”“这些值得拥有的动物仅仅因为它们的外表就被认为是‘损坏品’。我们希望这些改头换面的图片和故事能激励人们收养一只需要帮助的狗，或者去当地的收容所看看能提供什么帮助。”

Severe matting was causing nerve damage in Griffin's back legs and irritating his sensitive eyes. Free from all that fur, Griffin was able to walk and play like a normal pup. (Photo: Wahl)

Since 2012, donations of Wahl’s pet shampoo have helped rescues and shelters around the United States transform more than 130,000 dogs to get them ready for adoption. You can check out hundreds of these makeovers on the Dirty Dogs Before & After Photo Gallery, read their stories and search for available dogs in your area.

自2012年以来，Wahl 's宠物洗发水的捐赠已经帮助美国各地的救援和收容所改造了13万多只狗，让它们做好被收养的准备。你可以在“脏狗前后”图片库上找到数百条这样的化妆图片，阅读它们的故事，并在你所在的地区寻找合适的狗。

To raise awareness of the importance of these makeovers, 10 of the most dramatic makeovers are part of the eighth annual Dirty Dogs Contest, and you can vote for your favorite through Aug. 19. The shelters and rescues affiliated with the top three winners will receive monetary grants: First place gets $5,000, second place earns $2,000 and third place receives $1,000.

为了提高人们对这些化妆的重要性的认识，第八届脏狗选美大赛将评选出10个最引人注目的化妆，你可以投票选出你最喜欢的，评选截止到8月19日。排名前三的避难所和救援机构将获得奖金:第一名获得5000美元，第二名获得2000美元，第三名获得1000美元。

Berkeley was living a neglected life and was never allowed inside. Once rescued, he was freed from nearly five pounds of muddy fur that was so matted a fishing lure was found tangled in it. (Photo: Wahl)

"A first impression at the shelter is incredibly important for adoptions. Dirty, unkempt dogs will often get overlooked by potential adopters. The goal of the Dirty Dogs Before & After Gallery is to inspire people to volunteer their time grooming and bathing animals at their local shelter, or to donate much needed money and supplies," explains Noah Horton, director of marketing and development at GreaterGood.org. "It's amazing the impact grooming can have on a dog's appearance, health and overall quality of life. And for a shelter dog, it can mean the difference between sitting in the shelter and finding a forever home."

“在收容所的第一印象对收养来说非常重要。脏乱的狗经常会被潜在的收养者忽视。GreaterGood.org的营销和发展总监诺亚•霍顿解释说:“‘脏狗前后画廊’的目标是鼓励人们自愿花时间在当地的动物收容所为动物梳理毛发和洗澡，或者捐出急需的钱和物资。”“给狗梳理毛发对狗的外貌、健康和整体生活质量的影响令人惊讶。对收容所的狗来说，这可能意味着坐在收容所和找到一个永远的家之间的区别。”

Neglected for years when he was used for breeding, Gaston was unrecognizable as a dog. After hours of grooming, his transformation was incredible as a gorgeous poodle. (Photo: Wahl)