Groomers Help Matted Rescue Dogs After LA County Animal Raid: Photos

LOS ANGELES, CA — Some of the dogs rescued last month from a property in the Antelope Valley are getting a much-needed fresh start — including a bath and a haircut.

After Los Angeles County authorities removed more than 300 animals from a Lake Hughes property amid an animal cruelty investigation, many of the dogs were in need of care after living in what the county Department of Animal Care and Control said was "extremely unsanitary" conditions.

Now, volunteer groomers are helping change that.

Los Angeles County partnered with West Coast Grooming Academy and Homeboy Industries’ Puppy Fades program to provide urgent grooming services for some of the rescued dogs. The makeovers are helping relieve pain and reduce the risk of infection while giving the animals a chance to feel comfortable again, according to county Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger on Tuesday shared photos of the transformations underway, showing groomers carefully shaving away thick mats of fur and giving them a deep shampoo.

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