A Dog Named Bill: Pet Rescue Mission Viejo Animal Services Center Style

MISSION VIEJO, CA—Why adopt a rescue pet? Each year, hundreds of dogs, cats and other exotic animals are left looking for permanent homes at area pet shelters. One such puppy, a dog now known to all as "Bill" was recently given a total new lease on life. Whether he was abandonned by renters at a local apartment complex, we will never know as he was discovered wandering dirty, matted and in need of medical care. Bill is just one animal in Mission Viejo Animal Services Center's mission to make sure all animals in their care will find their forever home.

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One 4-year-old abandoned dog with severely matted fur now has a new lease on life since arriving at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

Known as Bill, this Lhasa-Apso mix was found wandering around a local apartment complex.

"His fur was so severely matted that you could not see or feel his skin," the Mission Viejo Animal Rescue reported. "Bill was so neglected that he looked like a dirty fur ball. He also had ear, skin and bladder infections."

As soon as he arrived at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Bill started receiving medical care and was completely shaved, as shown in his “after” picture.

His treatment was paid for by Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG).

“He immediately felt better and would rub his freshly shorn body all over the grass,” said Animal Services Supervisor Brynn Lavison.

Now ready for adoption, Bill would love a quiet home where he can finally be loved and spoiled. Because he was neglected so profoundly, he is wary of new things and would not do well with children. He seems to enjoy the company of other calm dogs, though, and will make an excellent companion once he finds a stable home.

“Although Bill’s story is sad, he deserves a happy ending,” Lavison said.

Meet Bill today at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, visit City of Mission Viejo Animal Services or call 949-470-3045.

Photos, Courtesy City of Mission Viejo Animal Services