Neglected Dog Sits in a Shelter Until She Gets Noticed by Someone Who Sees the Potential Under All That Fur

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    This is Dakota. After years of neglect she's found herself covered with painful, matted fur and stuck in a shelter.

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    When the kind folks at Forever Fido Rescue saw her, they just knew they had to help her.

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    They gave her the haircut she so desperately needed along with lots of love and attention.

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    After some flea meds and a long bath, Dakota was starting to look like a brand new dog.

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    Look how happy she is now!

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    Watch her full transformation below and remember to adopt, don't shop!

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