Grooming Gilly the Wolfhound Mix for Adoption

TLDRWatch as we groom Gilly, a Wolfhound mix, to prepare her for adoption at the Niagara SPCA. Despite the cold weather, we try to keep her coat intact. Gilly has matted fur due to a broken pelvis and crate rest, but we attempt to brush it out. If unsuccessful, we may have to shave her. After grooming, Gilly gets a bath and blow dry. She is a sweet and anxious dog, but she survived the grooming process and is now ready to be adopted.

Key insights

🐕Grooming a Wolfhound mix for adoption

🐾Attempting to brush out matted fur

🛁Giving Gilly a bath and blow dry

😊Gilly's sweet temperament and anxious behavior

🏠Preparing Gilly for adoption at the Niagara SPCA

Q&A

Why is Gilly's fur matted?

—Gilly's fur is matted due to a broken pelvis and crate rest. She hasn't been able to groom herself properly, leading to matting in her fur.

Will Gilly's fur be shaved?

—We try to brush out the matting in Gilly's fur, but if unsuccessful, we may have to shave her. Shaving may be necessary to ensure her comfort and hygiene.

How does Gilly behave during grooming?

—Gilly is a sweet dog, but she is anxious during grooming. She may whine, pace, or try to get close to the groomer's face. We take breaks and use a Groomer's Helper to ensure safety.

Why is Gilly kept in a crate?

—Gilly is kept in a crate because she previously had a broken pelvis and needed crate rest for healing. Crate training also helps with housebreaking and providing a safe space for the dog.

Is Gilly ready for adoption?

—After grooming, Gilly is now clean and fresh. She is ready to be adopted at the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Her sweet temperament and adorable appearance make her a great candidate for a forever home.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introducing Gilly, a Wolfhound mix up for adoption at the Niagara SPCA.

00:21Gilly has matted fur due to a broken pelvis and crate rest.

04:41Attempting to brush out the matting in Gilly's fur.

07:41Giving Gilly a bath to clean her fur.

09:57Drying Gilly with a handheld dryer to avoid her anxiety.

11:57Trimming Gilly's nails to keep them at a comfortable length.

13:28Shaving out matting behind Gilly's ears for better hygiene.

14:33Finished grooming Gilly and ready for adoption at the Niagara SPCA.

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