Rescue dog transformed after 6 pounds of matted fur is trimmed

Simon, a stray Shih Tzu, is waiting to be happily rehomed after suffering from a life-threatening bad hair day.

The nearly 11-year-old dog was brought in to KC Pet Project in Kansas City, Missouri, earlier this week after being found with a debilitating case of matted fur — which added more than 6 pounds to his 14-pound frame. The giant clumps of tightly woven locks left the poor pup barely able to walk or see. Shih Tzus are prone to matted coats as their long locks can become tangled over time if not properly brushed and washed.