A very neglected Mr. Snuffleupagus

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @girlwiththedogs212
    @girlwiththedogs212  11 місяців тому +2521

    If you are interested in adopting Snuffleupagus: niagaraspca.com/

    • @TheCarnivoreSoprano
      @TheCarnivoreSoprano 11 місяців тому +125

      Omg he's available!

    • @pockettots1945
      @pockettots1945 11 місяців тому +63

      I would sooo buy him if I didn’t already have two :,) I hope he gets a good home with a loving owner like he deserves

    • @UnchainedAmerica
      @UnchainedAmerica 11 місяців тому +311

      They used his "After" pictures under his profile and shortened his name to "Snuffy" they identified him as a Terrier Mix. The Adorb Scale on this dog was off the charts cute. He should be adopted by tomorrow morning.

    • @bunnyluv2535
      @bunnyluv2535 11 місяців тому +106

      They should have kept Mr. Snuffleupagus, instead of Mr Snuffy. He looks so cute. Wish i lived closer-i would definitely adopt him.

    • @Kittyintheraiyn
      @Kittyintheraiyn 11 місяців тому +165

      it's really a shame that they only have his after pictures, i hope the new owner is fully informed of his history and his coat needs.

  • @WellandDistrictSPCA
    @WellandDistrictSPCA 7 місяців тому +8759

    We're very pleased to announce that our "Snuffy" has found his forever home just in time for the holidays! We wish him and his new family all the best!

  • @melaniegonzalez8316
    @melaniegonzalez8316 11 місяців тому +11629

    considering he’s probably never been groomed he behaved very well

    • @honeyblue2902
      @honeyblue2902 11 місяців тому +369

      Seems more like he may have been groomed before but his previous owners stopped keeping up with it a long time ago. He wasn't phased by much of the grooming process.

    • @annienewman8312
      @annienewman8312 11 місяців тому +212

      he seems smart. he figured out it wasnt gonna hurt him, even though he didnt like it all.

    • @eva-w
      @eva-w 11 місяців тому +331

      Also tells us that even though his owners overfed and neglected his fur upkeep, they treated him nicely and socialized him, since he didn't act skittish at all in this strange situation with all the noises and being handled by a complete stranger.

    • @melaniegonzalez8316
      @melaniegonzalez8316 11 місяців тому +32

      @@eva-w yea 100000%

    • @Avendesora
      @Avendesora 11 місяців тому +275

      I think I'm with her on elderly owners who just didn't know better or stopped being able to handle as much as they could have when they first got him. He was clearly loved, just not well cared for.

  • @njmaryannez
    @njmaryannez 7 місяців тому +1858

    He wagged his tail almost every time he was told he was a good boy. ☺️

  • @silentpaw
    @silentpaw 4 місяці тому +341

    I thought I was going to see a dog grooming and got a sheep sheering.

  • @jimmybradley9371
    @jimmybradley9371 10 місяців тому +3073

    16:11 the way he got uncomfortable and instead of biting he licked you 😭 he’s such a polite boy

    • @kittysennpaii97
      @kittysennpaii97 9 місяців тому +140

      thats another way for a dog to release stress is licking.

    • @C-SD
      @C-SD 9 місяців тому +119

      Protest licks. 😊

    • @joohoneybun
      @joohoneybun 9 місяців тому +81

      that's how my dog reacts too lol he always looks like he's going to bite but he licks instead. he haaaates having his front paws touched. i have to give my dogs cbd oil to trim their nails. 💀

    • @megannason3649
      @megannason3649 9 місяців тому +43

      Yeah he was just communicating really, just saying, hey lady, take it easy there.

    • @leeeeeeeesiiiiiiiin
      @leeeeeeeesiiiiiiiin 8 місяців тому +19

      BRO IS A GENTLEMAN

  • @Bremen25
    @Bremen25 7 місяців тому +1937

    I feel like he was loved but neglected. They overfed him because they equated it with love but were unable or unaware of how to maintain him in a grooming capacity. He's very sweet.

    • @dovie2blue
      @dovie2blue 7 місяців тому +94

      Probably fed him people food.

    • @TheMistOfThePast
      @TheMistOfThePast 6 місяців тому +80

      seems like maybe an old couple had him?

    • @ArtaxTheWarHorse
      @ArtaxTheWarHorse 6 місяців тому +53

      @@TheMistOfThePastI thought maybe a family with younger kids and the parents just fed him what they thought was a good amount and they maybe didn’t have time to take care of his coat!

    • @ragnar_1.618
      @ragnar_1.618 5 місяців тому +25

      he was neglected, why would he have poop on his bum then, flees and very smelly.

    • @ferretocious
      @ferretocious 5 місяців тому +9

      And felt him crap dog food and way too many food scraps I'm certain.

  • @stephanieoduardo740
    @stephanieoduardo740 8 місяців тому +838

    12:16 “that was ambitious of you” had me lol. Incredible. This girl is awesome

  • @kellybichelmeyer556
    @kellybichelmeyer556 4 місяці тому +19

    He’s such a good boy though! And so cute, even filthy.

  • @chronicallyalexis
    @chronicallyalexis 11 місяців тому +2710

    He's been affectionately renamed "Snuffy" and is still up for adoption! Such a cutie ❤

    • @Platinumpuppy
      @Platinumpuppy 11 місяців тому +94

      He hasn’t been adopted? 😢

    • @mitsouqc
      @mitsouqc 11 місяців тому +131

      @@Platinumpuppyi thought for sure he would be adopted by now with the amount of people who saw him

    • @jadetapia9842
      @jadetapia9842 11 місяців тому +215

      I checked the website catalog for Snuffy and he isn’t listed. So, there’s a huge chance he was adopted.

    • @crystalDM96
      @crystalDM96 11 місяців тому

      @@jadetapia9842 I just checked the website for Snuffy and he's still listed unfortunately :c But if anyone wants to grab him they still have a chance!

    • @kristenmarie7205
      @kristenmarie7205 11 місяців тому

      @@jadetapia9842I just checked and he’s still listed

  • @boohoo723
    @boohoo723 11 місяців тому +3012

    I hope whoever adopts him doesn't change his name. Snuffleupagus is genius.

    • @kristenb5177
      @kristenb5177 11 місяців тому +49

      I agree .😊

    • @courtney.p.s.
      @courtney.p.s. 11 місяців тому +245

      He’s Snuffy on the adoption site

    • @johnboy4014
      @johnboy4014 11 місяців тому +67

      Exactly, if anyone deserved that name it's this big boy !!

    • @pockettots1945
      @pockettots1945 11 місяців тому +38

      Snuffy!!

    • @UnchainedAmerica
      @UnchainedAmerica 11 місяців тому +38

      Snuffy for short.

  • @rhondamartin1251
    @rhondamartin1251 4 місяці тому +15

    His Groom turned out good. I understand that these grooms aren't always going to be perfect, but the most important thing is your helping these fur babies.🐾🐾🐾

  • @fluffiesbuns1580
    @fluffiesbuns1580 7 місяців тому +170

    Seeing the updates all the way to where they said he found his forever home is just lovely

  • @AbraCassandraCrafts
    @AbraCassandraCrafts 11 місяців тому +2486

    You could use this video for the adoption. Seeing how good of a temperament he had during his probably first ever groom. He's got the patience of a saint.

  • @superaarthi
    @superaarthi 11 місяців тому +1711

    Wish we could see an "after" pic of when he is happily in a forever home with a meal plan, exercise routine, and regular brushing! Maybe his future humans will bring him back to be groomed here in a future video :)

    • @justineheinrichs2798
      @justineheinrichs2798 11 місяців тому +66

      That’s a good idea because I typically worry and it would be great to see him with his new family ❤

    • @donnaleduc828
      @donnaleduc828 10 місяців тому +25

      Love how you have a running
      conversation with Snuffy. I'm sure it give him some comfort

    • @ahonui
      @ahonui 10 місяців тому +14

      Thats perfect idea for the channel to do Instagram and owners can posts pictures there.

    • @yonycka16
      @yonycka16 10 місяців тому +12

      He hasn't been adopted, I've just checked. Most, pay for a soul :( sad

    • @moonnoodles4539
      @moonnoodles4539 10 місяців тому +12

      @@yonycka16 I cant see him on their site now so hopefully he has been!

  • @leeannturner494
    @leeannturner494 Місяць тому +9

    I adore Mr Snuffleupagus. His name is gorgeous, just like him. I'm so happy he got a new home. Mr Snuffleupagus is just so adorable & seems like such a sweet dear thing.

  • @kathyflorcruz552
    @kathyflorcruz552 6 місяців тому +60

    So HAPPY to read from the SPCA he was adopted a month ago! ❤ I hope it's working out very well. He seemed to be an absolute sweetheart of a dog. 🐩

  • @BarbaraFordmusic
    @BarbaraFordmusic 11 місяців тому +919

    He wagged his tail whenever you said “good boy”, thus confirming it! Great job!

    • @leifvejby8023
      @leifvejby8023 11 місяців тому +37

      Absolutely the bestest boy!

    • @SavannahVu1985
      @SavannahVu1985 11 місяців тому +27

      I noticed that too❤ he is absolutely adorable! I hope he finds his forever home soon and parents who love him just the way he is.

  • @DaftFader
    @DaftFader 10 місяців тому +1341

    For such a big lump, he's actually a pretty intelligent dog it seems. He was trying to remove his headband, until he heard the noise of the dryer, then I think he realised why you put it on him and he stopped trying to take it off and just chilled sitting with it on letting you dry him for the most part.

    • @rogue7723
      @rogue7723 10 місяців тому +65

      Well, he is part poodle, they _consistently rank_ as one of, _if not the,_ most intelligent dogs in the world.

    • @henrikw377
      @henrikw377 9 місяців тому +11

      How is his size related to his intelligence?

    • @DaftFader
      @DaftFader 9 місяців тому +40

      @@henrikw377 It was more about his mannerism, and how their size affects that. Some larger Dogs appear to "loaf" about, which may sugest low interlect, but it's actually their size making them behave in such a way. The wording "big lump" wasn't refering soley to his size, but his whole demeanour.

    • @diandoxlee7346
      @diandoxlee7346 9 місяців тому +3

      ​@@henrikw377😂😂😂

    • @diandoxlee7346
      @diandoxlee7346 9 місяців тому +2

      Why is he panting?

  • @alisonpendlebury-brown7885
    @alisonpendlebury-brown7885 8 місяців тому +26

    Aww poor guy. Its like watching a sheep being sheared his coat is so matted. Poor big guy.

  • @loreedavis5988
    @loreedavis5988 3 місяці тому +15

    Unrecognizable from his “before” photo. I would’ve thought it was a completely different dog-just wow.

  • @Werevampiwolf
    @Werevampiwolf 11 місяців тому +831

    "That was ambitious of you" us such an under-rated quote from Vanessa today lol

    • @fia1409
      @fia1409 11 місяців тому +5

      For real lol that made me laugh 😂

    • @rachelmcgrath748
      @rachelmcgrath748 9 місяців тому

      The way she said it cracked me up lol

  • @ohmygodbecky6829
    @ohmygodbecky6829 11 місяців тому +270

    Her: The smell of this dog is something out of nightmares.
    Also her: I love him.

  • @ohoulihoop
    @ohoulihoop 8 місяців тому +26

    The plus-sized model comment cracked me up!! He's got an adorable face!!
    And I second your paws comment. My old rottie didn't like her paws touched and would whine like that constantly for no reason. I just assumed she was dramatic. 😂

  • @numberonesnarkfan
    @numberonesnarkfan 5 місяців тому +42

    that transformation was incredible. He didn't even look like a dog at the start, he looked more like an animatronic dog.

  • @laara1426
    @laara1426 11 місяців тому +832

    If he was an old school human, he could easily be described as a portly, English gentleman . He " stayed calm " and allowed you " to carry on " on his behalf.
    Brilliant!

    • @Plantbliss
      @Plantbliss 11 місяців тому +44

      Aw, a cute “stiff upper lip” type chap! You’re so right!

    • @SavannahVu1985
      @SavannahVu1985 11 місяців тому +7

      Lol well put 😂

    • @snoox27
      @snoox27 11 місяців тому +13

      It was quite gracious of him

    • @PLMannequin
      @PLMannequin 11 місяців тому +27

      Exactly. But showed her he could [insert plucky English accent] "bloody well" remove the Happy Hoody if he wanted to . . . oh, yes. :)

    • @jjwoelkers7954
      @jjwoelkers7954 11 місяців тому +9

      Portly lol! I love that!!

  • @katelynpringle5506
    @katelynpringle5506 11 місяців тому +695

    Mr. Snuffleupagus has such a fitting name, because he definitely looks like the animal sidekick to a group of plucky children in a 80's adventure movie.

    • @MsLarrythegreat
      @MsLarrythegreat 11 місяців тому +21

      and Gus is great for short: D

    • @emberfist8347
      @emberfist8347 11 місяців тому +27

      He does also look like the Sesame Street character just without the trunk.

    • @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059
      @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 11 місяців тому +31

      The rare short-snouted snuffleupagus, extra special. :-)

    • @stedehans3851
      @stedehans3851 11 місяців тому +15

      Named after my favorite and most rarely seen character on Sesame St. Big Birds imaginary friend

    • @stedehans3851
      @stedehans3851 11 місяців тому

      Those blades get so hot it can burn their skin

  • @hoplahey
    @hoplahey 7 місяців тому +17

    What a good boy. He's never before been handled like this, by a stranger, but patiently accepts everything. Good boy.

  • @Lionforaday
    @Lionforaday 8 місяців тому +80

    He's still available on their website, under the name "Snuffy." Poor big fella. They've got a lot of dogs in the shelter - unusual for Canadian shelters. They're all large dogs. Those can be harder to re-home. It would be nice if the Niagara SPCA linked to this video so potential adopters could see how well-behaved he is.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary 11 місяців тому +567

    Mr.Snuffleupagus is a big, friendly, cuddle toy of a dog.
    It’s gratifying to see him groomed and clean for maybe the first time ever.

    • @r8chlletters
      @r8chlletters 11 місяців тому +7

      I sorta liked his hair long but what a good sport 🤍

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 9 місяців тому +1

      @@r8chlletters His fur can be allowed to grow out but it will need regular brushing to keep it from matting. Matts hurt when the hair tightens up so badly.

  • @Milka12
    @Milka12 11 місяців тому +1272

    By what you told on this video, it does seem like he was the pet of an elderly owner. It’s not unusual for them to get overweight, since the owners can’t take them on regular walks and love giving them treats. When these owner get too old or pass away the pets tend to end up in shelters. Lovely to see the care you gave him, and how dashing he looks now! For sure he will get a new loving family in no time. 😊

    • @joannaellis7890
      @joannaellis7890 11 місяців тому +176

      I got the same vibe. It's also very common that elders with memory issues overfeed their dogs because they forget that they already have and keep refilling the bowl.

    • @ssr8555
      @ssr8555 11 місяців тому +107

      Yeah, especially with his temperament, he really seems like he just had an elderly owner. Very sad they kept him so long when they couldn’t take care of him, but I understand it’s hard to give away a beloved pet, especially if they lived alone.

    • @deborahbraman4667
      @deborahbraman4667 11 місяців тому +62

      I’m having that problem. I have 2 large (doodle)and 23:38 one small dog and Im too tired to walk them. I can’t bear to give them up - I wouldn’t want to go on living. They aren’t fat and the doodle does get groomed but I am a little nervous about the future. I understand the plight

    • @yolernlimn3574
      @yolernlimn3574 11 місяців тому

      @@deborahbraman4667 Put out a call to see if anyone local is interested in walking them for you. Facebook usually has local area groups. Many people can’t have dogs themselves for a range of reasons eg long hours at work, travel, live with someone who doesn’t want them, cost, but would love to be able to walk a dog regularly. Some people might just want company on their walks and so would love to take a dog with them.

    • @yourmother12403
      @yourmother12403 11 місяців тому

      @@deborahbraman4667im sure if you put an ad in your local paper or local facebook group there would be some kind strangers willing to walk your dogs for free

  • @beachaddict7653
    @beachaddict7653 5 місяців тому +7

    I wish I could adopt him. He seems like a good, innocent soul.

  • @hibuddy1473
    @hibuddy1473 7 місяців тому +42

    Reminds me so much of my uncle's dog, he took her from the shelter and she looked so much like him, she was such a sweet and lovable girl and so calm and patient, she was born around the same time as me and lived to be 17 even with her medical troubles she just ended up dying of old age thanks to how much my uncle cared for her, loved her so much.

  • @janicegipson4691
    @janicegipson4691 11 місяців тому +548

    As old people myself, I can attest you are well able & expect to go a while longer until some day you can’t anymore. I suspect somebody got a companion thinking they were good for the dogs lifetime - but a fall or illness or grief came crashing in and a well loved companion was very much needed but the person could no longer do the care. He’s been loved & socialized at the least. I love big dogs, could use one that is strong enough to help me stand but I only have a mini doxie and a chihuahua because I can care for them -so far. Life is what it is, I’m glad he came into rescue but sad not mad that he had to.

    • @eva-w
      @eva-w 11 місяців тому +54

      Well said! Agree with you completely.

    • @BlackWidow00741
      @BlackWidow00741 11 місяців тому +56

      I think you may be correct. The animal may be overfed (as stated a dozen times, unnecessary) but we never know the story behind the family. Bless you.

    • @YouMom42069
      @YouMom42069 11 місяців тому +23

      ​@@BlackWidow00741why do you think it was unnecessary to state he is overweight. it's a huge problem for dogs.

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX 11 місяців тому +8

      ​@@YouMom42069they're saying too many are stating the obvious that he's overfed

    • @YouMom42069
      @YouMom42069 11 місяців тому +6

      @@ShadowSkyX I feel like she should of said it more

  • @jasper_dogrobot
    @jasper_dogrobot 11 місяців тому +673

    The way his face looked before you finishing tidying, my thoughts were "you turned this doodle into an oversized terrier!" Very cute dog, and amazing groomer, as always.

    • @jennyanswer42
      @jennyanswer42 11 місяців тому +22

      Yeah! That is a very terrier face

    • @tiarahatchett9192
      @tiarahatchett9192 11 місяців тому +19

      Honestly he reminded me of a light skin Tramp from Lady and the Tramp XD

    • @AlexandraLynch1
      @AlexandraLynch1 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, as she groomed him, I was thinking "terrier crossed with lab?" Which would also explain his size, cause labs are very food motivated. @@jennyanswer42

    • @rustyhowe3907
      @rustyhowe3907 11 місяців тому +3

      @@tiarahatchett9192 I was thinking exactly that too.

    • @rustyhowe3907
      @rustyhowe3907 11 місяців тому +6

      I guesstimate there's some airedale in there somewhere.

  • @Gulsunsherif
    @Gulsunsherif 2 місяці тому +5

    He’s obviously a very good-natured dog and you’ve done a super job with him. I’m so happy he’s already been adopted. Thank you, I enjoyed that.

  • @daemianevans9020
    @daemianevans9020 8 місяців тому +8

    Poor guy. He looks like such a sweet boy.

  • @mufasah888
    @mufasah888 11 місяців тому +622

    He is similar to my rescue dog, Mountain. He was an obese stray. I adopted him after he sat at the shelter for 5 weeks without being reclaimed. He's about 10 years old. I call him my walking ottoman. 🤣 He was 75 pounds and is 64.4 pounds now. He's still quite wide. Vet wants him 60 pounds and then reassess to decide what his ultimate goal needs to be. If my old guy Mountain can lose it, this cutie Snuffalupagus can do it too! He's absolutely adorable.

    • @parkerbrown-nesbit1747
      @parkerbrown-nesbit1747 11 місяців тому +37

      We adopted a 9 year old English Lab/Mastiff mix in May 2016. When we adopted him, he weighed 115 lbs., down from 119. Poor baby couldn't even hike his leg. By August, he was down to 80 lbs. This is a dog who never met a meal he didn't like, and ate every meal as though it were his last.

    • @mrdaym
      @mrdaym 11 місяців тому +20

      Great job on your dog! Every ounce they lost they gain in quality of life and longer lasting friendship.

    • @notimestwo
      @notimestwo 11 місяців тому +16

      For an old man I’m really proud of his weight loss! You’re an excellent owner and I’m sure he feels great with those nearly 11 lbs off!

    • @poppyonline4034
      @poppyonline4034 11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for saving your sweet dog!!

    • @rodandjudibowen5665
      @rodandjudibowen5665 11 місяців тому +9

      Mufasah, I have adopted many dogs of all types. My most recent is Robyn, a B&W Aussie Shep Humane Society picked up from the street. Ten years (est) at adoption, needing a couple of surgeries & extreme arthritis. Now 3.5 years later she is happy, well-adjusted and far healthier. Aren't Senior doggies great?!! Woof! 🐶😉💓

  • @hannahkendrick2456
    @hannahkendrick2456 11 місяців тому +246

    He's just looking around like "wow! I can see! This place is a mess!" He went from a chunky mop to an actual dog, and such a sweet boy!

    • @twelvecatsinatrenchcoat
      @twelvecatsinatrenchcoat 11 місяців тому +12

      It's always funny when dogs with bangs get them trimmed. You really can see them excited to be seeing.

  • @thegreatestdane8978
    @thegreatestdane8978 4 місяці тому +11

    All I can say is:
    He is a very well-behaved boy who loves attention, see how being called a good boy would get him excited?, who now having been tidied up is an adorable little chonker who has likely given his new family a lovely experience.

  • @sohanatamara8699
    @sohanatamara8699 8 місяців тому +53

    As of today I'm not seeing Mr. Snufflepagus on the website, I'm going to optimistically assume this baby has been adopted. Thank you to girl with the dogs for all her hard work. I'm so happy this good boy has found a home❤

  • @UnshavenStatue
    @UnshavenStatue 11 місяців тому +513

    He seems very intelligent. Quickly adjusted to the shower after initial fright, wasn't scared of the happy hoody yet took precise, immediate action to be rid of it, and held his head completely still under your razor when you were working around his head. Overall as smart as he is well-tempered. Great dog (or at least he held his head still the first time if not the second time LOL)

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak 11 місяців тому +367

    The fact that he's so well behaved despite this being his first groom is a testament to his wonderful temperament. What a sweet boy.

  • @rondaboze4622
    @rondaboze4622 4 місяці тому +4

    So glad to see that Mr Snuffy has finally been adopted ❤😊❤ Hopefully his new family will keep up with getting him groomed and that he will be put on a good eating plan for his health and well bring. If Mr Snuffy looses the weight he needs to he will be able to live a wonderful life ❤😊❤ Thank You Vanessa for the work you do for the rescue animals. ❤❤❤❤

  • @LoriPeace
    @LoriPeace 8 місяців тому +32

    What an amazing transformation. No matter how bad a mood I'm in, I feel better watching your videos -- they're very calming for some reason, just watching you working with the dogs and getting them feeling so much better.

  • @FelisTerras
    @FelisTerras 11 місяців тому +558

    Such a well-behaved, sweet chunky fluff. Hard to believe, this was his first groom. His previous owners obviously trained him well, but showed their love by giving him to many treats, poor thing. Also, loved the causal way he just slipped off the Happy Hoodie, as if to say: "Yeah, thanks, but no thanks." Hopefully, he'll be adopted soon by a family who takes him for long walks and plays around, so he can lose these lovehandles

    • @plsstop7242
      @plsstop7242 11 місяців тому +5

      Let's not forget obesity is a disease, diseases weaken you.
      That's why he may appear calm. He's too weak and too exhausted to react.
      It's a somewhat common method to overfeed or underfeed energetic, hyperactive or reactive dogs to weaken them and make them calmer.
      I'm sure the behavoiral issues will show up eventually - especially once he looses that weight.

    • @Adierit
      @Adierit 11 місяців тому +34

      @@plsstop7242 It's not a behavorial issue to be energetic, thats just normal dog behavior. They're literally meant to be out running around in packs.

    • @kimberleyjane2338
      @kimberleyjane2338 11 місяців тому +4

      💥💥 When you oil your blade, turn it to the side and pointing down. OIL exactly where the blades are agitating on each side. Forever Barber, believe me your blades will Thank you. ❤❤

    • @tessiepinkman
      @tessiepinkman 11 місяців тому +11

      @@Adierit I'm pretty sure the person you wrote to didn't mean that an energetic dog is a behavioral issue. They meant that behavioral issues that *may* be there, will come forward once he's healthy again and have the amount of energy a dog with a healthy weight has. But he may not have any problem behaviors at all, he might just be in dire need of some house training and getting used to long walks.

    • @rpdx3
      @rpdx3 11 місяців тому

      @@plsstop7242LOL! Speak for yourself.

  • @katie.on.fire.82
    @katie.on.fire.82 11 місяців тому +330

    Everything is a little scary at first, but I love how quickly he settles into each new thing.

    • @meghanstanley1765
      @meghanstanley1765 11 місяців тому +14

      He's so sweet! I wish I lived in the area, my partner and I are thinking about getting another dog I'd adopt this guy in a heartbeat.

    • @terricolburn2011
      @terricolburn2011 11 місяців тому +1

      I loved his "OMG you're KILLING me" expression for foot grooming.

    • @katie.on.fire.82
      @katie.on.fire.82 11 місяців тому +4

      @@terricolburn2011 yes. He settles into every new thing except feet. 😂

  • @inwiththenew414
    @inwiththenew414 7 місяців тому +16

    Glad to see him running around outside briefly at the end. I'm sure the haircut was draining for him, but he needed it!

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 7 місяців тому +7

    I hope he gets a good home! He’s adorable! 🥰

  • @nightlark
    @nightlark 11 місяців тому +260

    From a snuffleapagus to the most adorable thanksgiving turkey... he must have felt so much better after this! Thank you for all you do for rescue dogs.

    • @OH2TNMOMof5
      @OH2TNMOMof5 11 місяців тому +22

      "adorable Thanksgiving turkey"😂 You nailed it!

  • @erin8050
    @erin8050 11 місяців тому +248

    I love how everytime you do something new he has the exact same reaction of "AH! What's she doing to me?! ... Oh, oh that's actually really nice."

  • @xfactorchick
    @xfactorchick 8 місяців тому +2

    This is the best transformation. He was so happy and smiled for you.

  • @milacaibal3976
    @milacaibal3976 6 місяців тому +7

    OMG! You are marvelous in grooming that neglected dog. It's good that this dog did not bite you. He made a noise of complaints but he looks like a good dog.
    Thank you so much for sharing your vlogs. I am learning how to cut the dog hairs from you.
    Take care and God bless. You got a very hard job. It's not for everyone's job to groom a dog. It takes a lot of patience and passion to care and love animals. The dog can sense it if he is being taken care of very gently.
    More power to you.❤

  • @Beth_Amphetamine
    @Beth_Amphetamine 11 місяців тому +600

    He was so cute. You could tell most of that was really new to him. He just seemed like he was saying, “are you sure about this?” The whole time, all nervous and skeptical but trusting you anyway lol

    • @colleentimeisup
      @colleentimeisup 11 місяців тому +10

      You do a fantastic job. It's nice to watch someone who is really good at what they do.

  • @lishengshun2873
    @lishengshun2873 11 місяців тому +65

    He doesn't have an ounce of aggressiveness in him. I envy whatever family adopts this kind and handsome boy.

  • @heatherwynn899
    @heatherwynn899 4 місяці тому +3

    i loved seeing his face being trimed under all that hair hes such a handsome boy!❤❤

  • @nfalls75
    @nfalls75 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow. What a great job you did with him. And, even as a viewer, you can feel his releaf.

  • @paulrogers6037
    @paulrogers6037 11 місяців тому +107

    For being so uncomfortable, he's so good-natured and sweet. That tail wagging as he enters the bathtub - LOL

    • @patpierce4854
      @patpierce4854 11 місяців тому

      His coat doesn’t seem like any doodle….no curls, no softness. It almost seemed kind of wirey, like many terriers, even though his body is more like a Lab, though that tail doesn’t look like that of a Lab. My own Aussies aren’t fans of getting their nails or Grinch Feet trimmed; they will tap dance like this tickles.

  • @MissPoplarLeaf
    @MissPoplarLeaf 10 місяців тому +663

    He seems fairly well socialized and well mannered! Also seems intelligent. Every time you introduce him to something new, he does seem initially startled, but he settles down as soon as he understands what's happening as long as it's not actively causing him physical discomfort.

    • @vikalawa5301
      @vikalawa5301 10 місяців тому +18

      He is smarter than some of the humans

    • @Caramia-w1x
      @Caramia-w1x 8 місяців тому +5

      What a sweetheart, wish I was younger.

  • @LauraiRoss
    @LauraiRoss 6 місяців тому +4

    What a cute face! He's such a sweet little boy!

  • @lopezelba1
    @lopezelba1 7 місяців тому +5

    What a sweet puffball so handsome And so happy he found a home!

  • @hanablack2495
    @hanablack2495 11 місяців тому +208

    Anytime a dog that normally keeps a long coat is shaved, I always have the reaction of, "He's naked!!" Kinda like when you remove their collar. What a good boy, though! Good luck, Snuffleupagus and great job, Vanessa! ♥

    • @gabrielbruce1977
      @gabrielbruce1977 11 місяців тому +22

      He is NAKEY!! But he is free!!

    • @Memow-pk1ng
      @Memow-pk1ng 11 місяців тому +3

      @@gabrielbruce1977 grows back fully in 3-4 mos.

    • @hanablack2495
      @hanablack2495 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Memow-pk1ng But hopefully, not the matting!

    • @Memow-pk1ng
      @Memow-pk1ng 11 місяців тому +1

      @@hanablack2495 won't be if is kept brushed

  • @ScubaFanatic60
    @ScubaFanatic60 11 місяців тому +238

    I am a volunteer dog walker at the Niagara County SPCA ( American side). These dogs are so loving and even though we miss them when they are adopted it's so great to see them go to a new home.
    Thank you for all you do!

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 11 місяців тому +11

      Oh, that’s not far from my neck of the woods! I volunteer at the SPCA in the city of Buffalo & I’m always shocked at how many beautiful, loving, loyal dogs & cats that are discarded like trash, for whatever reason. I’ve been volunteering at shelters since right out of HS, but it still amazes me how awful some people can be. We had someone surrender their 10 year old shepherd not too long ago…..then had the audacity to request an adoption form for a puppy. Thankfully that beautiful boy wasn’t with us long bc another volunteer’s brother gave him a forever home so he could live out his senior years with lots of love & in peace ❤

    • @ScubaFanatic60
      @ScubaFanatic60 11 місяців тому

      @@isitoveryet9525 we had 5 dogs adopted over the last few days. So great when they find good homes ❤️
      Some people are not worthy of pets.

  • @mariarugolo2487
    @mariarugolo2487 2 місяці тому +2

    He's beautiful! You're so awesome with these precious pups. So happy he's found his forever family. ❤🐾🐾❤️

  • @suzannegriffin5121
    @suzannegriffin5121 2 місяці тому +2

    That is a beautiful dog, I hope he got a really good home. I wonder if he has hip or leg pain, the way he is reacting to having to stand and having his legs messed with. Thanks for all you do for these pups, you are so tolerant, patient and kind. LOL! You called it, I said it.

  • @SidSLI
    @SidSLI 11 місяців тому +214

    He looked so happy and relieved afterwards. So good natured, what a lovely pup.

  • @Felix_Effex
    @Felix_Effex 11 місяців тому +65

    Snuffy looks like he's a Bouvier des Flanders mix.. Typical double coat issues when mixed with a Labrador.
    Wirey outer coat from hybrid gets the under coat matted, heat dysregulation and tendency to get overweight.. He's adorable.. Looks just like my girl. No mistaking that hair pattern.. 💛Wish I was closer, I'd SO adopt him!!!!

  • @PsychoGamer44
    @PsychoGamer44 8 місяців тому +1

    He looks so much happier 🥰 you always do an amazing job!!

  • @lostinsiberia
    @lostinsiberia 8 місяців тому +1

    This was such a transformation, thank you for the work you do ❤

  • @katherineblack4772
    @katherineblack4772 11 місяців тому +330

    Considering the amount of coat being buzzed off, he's really handling it all well.

  • @ThePolypam
    @ThePolypam 11 місяців тому +173

    He was a very good dog!
    Apart from being an extremely kind thing to do, this is genius as it shows potential adopters the dog's temperament in a highly stressful situation. I would adopt Snuffy in a heartbeat!
    As an aside, I cannot believe how brave, fast and precise you are when doing the eye area. I wouldn't be able to get anything done out of fear of cutting them. You're the best.

    • @mariahgrimes207
      @mariahgrimes207 11 місяців тому +2

      I get real nervous about toe nail trims.
      I think the dog can sense it and freaks out?

    • @MrsFitzus
      @MrsFitzus 11 місяців тому +3

      ​@mariahgrimes207 they definitely can. Take the attitude of "Fake it till you make it" and learn to be brave together. There are lots of really good tutorials for nail trimming. Or you can even teach him to accept a nail file or a dremel if clippers make you nervous. If you decide to use clippers, make sure they're the scissor type and not the guillotine type. Guillotine nail clippers can crush the nail to cut it instead of cutting right through cleanly so it could actually be hurting his quicks even if you don't accidentally cut the quick. Source: I've been a dog groomer for 6 years

    • @littlebear274
      @littlebear274 11 місяців тому +1

      I always get a little nervous watching her trim around the ears even and I imagine it's quite easy to feel where the ear ends and the fur begins.
      Great point about showing the dog's temperament. I was thinking already it would be good for adopters to see the video to know what the coat situation will be like but it is a great insight into his behaviour as well.

  • @asc3998
    @asc3998 5 місяців тому +5

    He looks adorable! Good job & what a sweet dog. So glad to hear that he's found his furever home.

  • @kes136
    @kes136 2 місяці тому +1

    Poor boy, hope he finds a good home❤Thank you for your kindness🙏

  • @MJBuggslyf
    @MJBuggslyf 11 місяців тому +148

    "That was ambitious of you!" 🤣Honestly such a sweet pup 🥰

  • @ellriiii
    @ellriiii 10 місяців тому +992

    Checked online to see if Snuffleupagus was adopted, and it looks like he has been as I didn't see him in the available dogs lineup. Yay for Snuffy 😊❤

    • @penneysj
      @penneysj 10 місяців тому +90

      On the spca page he is listed as Snuffy. He's on there today

    • @omgubler
      @omgubler 10 місяців тому +45

      Unfortunately I still see him on there.

    • @mondaypanther4598
      @mondaypanther4598 10 місяців тому +22

      nooo… I would probably adopt him if I could, or at least suggest him to a friend

    • @AshleeR
      @AshleeR 10 місяців тому +23

      Still there as of today Oct 2nd :(

    • @summeraprile7599
      @summeraprile7599 10 місяців тому +89

      It's so sad, people spend thousands of dollars to buy a poodle mix and yet this perfectly good one who very much needs a home can't get adopted after a 1.1 million view video. I hope somebody rescues him soon

  • @norabaker1591
    @norabaker1591 8 місяців тому +4

    This lady is amazing God bless you for helping these fur babies 🙏🙏

  • @eugenianovillo4136
    @eugenianovillo4136 8 місяців тому +3

    What a sweet boy! Thank you for the amazing work you do! He looks very fresh and renewed ❤❤❤

  • @SongOfSongsOneTwelve
    @SongOfSongsOneTwelve 11 місяців тому +185

    *THIS SWEET MAN IS STILL UP FOR ADOPTION!* He has an amazing temperament and would be great for younger teens who will walk him and doggy parents who will brush him daily❤

  • @FITZIEBLUE
    @FITZIEBLUE 11 місяців тому +210

    i love how you talk to him like he's a favorite cousin , lovingly busting his chops while getting him ready for 'the prom'.

  • @tediivi9277
    @tediivi9277 7 місяців тому +1

    You did a beautiful job!!❤ He looks very happy at the end of the video. Thank you.

  • @user-cv3lc5lb5l
    @user-cv3lc5lb5l 5 місяців тому

    I really appreciate how you explain things during the cuts because it’s fun to watch but I love learning too!

  • @designchik
    @designchik 11 місяців тому +45

    Poor baby. What a sweetheart. The fact that he was overfed likely means he was loved but in the wrong way by someone unable to care for him properly. Hope he finds a great home soon. ❤

  • @lorna_md
    @lorna_md 10 місяців тому +342

    We adopted an overweight collie from the Dogs Trust (UK) his elderly owner had died - we called him the furry coffee table too ❤😂 - put him on a diet and exercise regime, he couldn’t climb three steps or walk much at first. Then the first time he ran properly I cried and cheered like a loon!! I hope Snuffleuffagus has a great new home now xx

  • @akroehle
    @akroehle 3 місяці тому

    Such a great looking dog after the groom. Thank you for all the work you do helping these rescues… GREAT JOB!!!!

  • @pattieh5118
    @pattieh5118 7 місяців тому +4

    He is an awesome doggie
    Very well behaved. Very good looks and very nice job Vanessa.

  • @chwenhoou
    @chwenhoou 11 місяців тому +207

    I will never understand why anyone would neglect such a beautiful boy like Mr. Snuffleupagus. I hope he gets the best forever home.

    • @cofffee817
      @cofffee817 11 місяців тому +44

      Not knowing is what I assume for most of these older dogs, it seems very likely he was owned by an older person

    • @aaergplay6022
      @aaergplay6022 11 місяців тому +28

      My guess is his owner died.

    • @irener.3849
      @irener.3849 11 місяців тому +18

      With a dog that thick- and long-haired, and that large, it’s very demanding physically and/or financially to maintain his fur in good shape. Some people are not able to do it even though they love the dog.

    • @rowdybliss
      @rowdybliss 11 місяців тому +38

      I think it’s important to give people some grace and assume, since this was an owner surrender, that something terrible must have forced them to give up this dog. We don’t know if it was a sudden struggler with money, a debilitating illness, depression… could be a lot of things that made it get this bad. I had to rehome my dog once when my living siituation became untenable, and it was one of the hardest-if not THE hardest--things I’ve ever had to do.

    • @joyful_tanya
      @joyful_tanya 11 місяців тому +21

      Mental health issues? Sudden disability issue? Maybe he was given as a pup to an older person and as he grew they couldn't continue to groom him? Livestock guardian dog that got loose and lost?
      I can think of many reasons how he could have gotten that way and none of them are "intentionally neglected". 😢
      I hope and pray that he's able to be adopted by someone who is physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to consistently groom him.
      😢❤🙏🏻

  • @lindaturnowski3176
    @lindaturnowski3176 11 місяців тому +123

    Please let us know once Snuffleupagus gets adopted! And equally important, thank you, Vanessa, for giving him a groom.

  • @Grace-E-21
    @Grace-E-21 2 місяці тому +3

    Snuffy looks a lot like my dog Boone, who was an airedale and chow mix (we think), especially in the face. I miss him every day. This was special to watch thank you. I’m glad you found a loving home Snuffy!

  • @annahkay623
    @annahkay623 5 місяців тому +1

    So sweet... His smile is heart melting. Love this guy💕💕💕

  • @tarasaint-clair4197
    @tarasaint-clair4197 11 місяців тому +309

    His tail is wagging here and there, and he seems very good natured. I think he'll find a home quickly. Hopefully his future home is with someone who understands how important grooming is.

  • @ingridseim1379
    @ingridseim1379 11 місяців тому +247

    We can see when he gets onboard with the groom. It's in the shower, just like you said, and when you're washing his face, he's like, "This is pretty nice!"
    I don't care why he got the way he did. Someone surrendered him to help him, and I hope he gets the forever home he deserves. Some family is going to luck out with this boi!

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 11 місяців тому +38

      Very much agreed. Life conditions can change on a dime, like health, but he was obviously loved.

    • @emeraldviqueen
      @emeraldviqueen 11 місяців тому +10

      Right? He just realized, “oh, oh, i can actually feel that on my skin, holy crap”

    • @sabinekoch3448
      @sabinekoch3448 11 місяців тому +4

      So true! I do hope they are able to see what love he is getting now…❤

  • @user-nk8dy9jd2j
    @user-nk8dy9jd2j 7 місяців тому

    You do great work lil lady you have a heart of gold and the world is a better place with you in it thank you for taking such good care of these babies ❤❤❤

  • @MeganKugs
    @MeganKugs 7 місяців тому

    I’ve seen you do amazing work time and time again but no matter how many videos I’ve seen, some of the before and afters are still so damn striking. You’re incredible at what you do, your passion is so obvious and I love that you adjust how you work for each individual’s needs 💜. He looks utterly stunning and he’s been adopted!!!! 🎉 Yay for Snuffy!!!! 😊

  • @sandrafaith
    @sandrafaith 11 місяців тому +155

    Poor Mr. S... watching you shave him was like watching a sheep shearing! The tail wag in the shower though is precious. He's so well behaved, all things considered!

    • @kathimorrical9912
      @kathimorrical9912 11 місяців тому

      Right Choice Shearing and you could do a collab! Great job, and he's grateful, he just doesn't know how to tell you. I can, thanks a bunch Vanessa!!

    • @clarissejones9353
      @clarissejones9353 11 місяців тому

      What a beautiful dog and wasn’t incredible transformation

  • @quickskits2428
    @quickskits2428 11 місяців тому +166

    Comfortability with paws being touched is something that usually has to be taught from a very young age, and even if you teach them to tolerate it you can’t really teach them to like it. Most rescues especially don’t like their paws being touched because they aren’t used to it. I was really surprised by how calm and well behaved he was❤️

    • @russlehman2070
      @russlehman2070 11 місяців тому +5

      Most dogs don't like having their paws touched. I think it's more that it tickles than that it hurts.

    • @quickskits2428
      @quickskits2428 11 місяців тому +5

      @russlehman2070 Exactly ! It’s probably also got to do with it being a source of stability/balance for them

  • @Thegrateful_kratos
    @Thegrateful_kratos 7 місяців тому +3

    Much respect! 🙌🏾 your videos are calming to watch. 😅 The only dog grooming channel I watch.

  • @One_Love1968
    @One_Love1968 2 місяці тому

    He’s just adorable 😂❤. He’s my kind of dog. Thank you for grooming him and I’m so happy he found his forever home.

  • @xiodendum
    @xiodendum 11 місяців тому +228

    As a Canadian only a few hours away, I would adopt this boy in a heart beat if I had the space! I hope he doesn't stay in shelter too long, he's so sweet! Where ever he goes I wish for the best!

    • @kellybliss6163
      @kellybliss6163 11 місяців тому +2

      Where is she?

    • @xiodendum
      @xiodendum 11 місяців тому +19

      @@kellybliss6163 she says her city several times throughout her videos, Niagara falls area

    • @43ShaDey
      @43ShaDey 11 місяців тому +19

      Guarantee he's already got 200 applications as of the airing of this

    • @Memow-pk1ng
      @Memow-pk1ng 11 місяців тому +5

      @@kellybliss6163 Niagara falls, on Canadian side

    • @kellybliss6163
      @kellybliss6163 11 місяців тому

      @@Memow-pk1ng To far away from me.

  • @anthonyleong9901
    @anthonyleong9901 10 місяців тому +95

    For a rescued dog that's never been groomed, I'd say Mr Snuffleupagus was so much more well behaved compared to some of other owned dogs who were drama nominees lol. I suppose it's YOUR aura that helps him be calm and to know that you're there to help him. Dogs are truly the best.

    • @Bremen25
      @Bremen25 7 місяців тому +4

      They can definitely sense Vanessa's calm energy.

    • @geekchick4859
      @geekchick4859 7 місяців тому +1

      I’m think he has been groomed. She said she didn’t think he was a stray.

  • @jeannemarie3704
    @jeannemarie3704 7 місяців тому +1

    What a sweetie boy!!!❤❤❤ he seems so much happier all cleaned up. Hoping he gets a good forwver home!