Dad Finds Way to Save More Than $100 on Dog-Grooming, But the Shortcut May Not Have Been Worth It

By Meredith Bodgas Updated: August 9, 2016

They say you get what you pay for, and that couldn’t be truer in the case of Mimi, an 11-year-old shih tzu, who usually looks her best after fancy $150 haircuts.

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But $150 for dog grooming is obviously steep, so college student Josh Pitruzzella’s dad decided to give the stylist different direction: “shave everything but the ears and tail.” The cost was a more affordable $35. The before-and-after photos, though, are priceless:

MUST SEE! You’ve Never Seen a Dog Smile Like THIS Before!

SO I ASKED THE GROOMER TO JUST GIVE MY DOG A TRIM AND A HOUR LATER I PICKED UP A RAT ON METH 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3fCconbLPY
— Josh Pitruzzella (@JoshPit40) August 5, 2016

Post-shave Mimi has since been compared to William H. Macy. We definitely see the resemblance.

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We hope Mimi’s hair grows back quickly!

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Now click through to see dogs who were much improved after their makeovers.

Charlie Before

Charlie was found on the side of a road in Los Angeles, looking worse for wear. via YouTube
Charlie After

But after he got admitted to an L.A. area shelter, he looked—and felt—good as new! via YouTube
Indian Before

This dog was found in India covered in layers upon layers of tar.via YouTube
Indian After

It may have taken hours for the rescue group to remove the tar, but the results were really worth it! via YouTube
Quebec Before

This pooch was found in Quebec with matted fur so out of control that it made up nearly 50 percent of its size. via YouTube
Quebec After

After he was treated, he was barely recognizable—in a good way! via YouTube
Bethany Before

This poor dog named Bethany was found with paws so infected that she could barely stand. via YouTube
Bethany After

The medical treatment definitely did her body—and soul—good! via YouTube
Sonya Before

This pup named Sonya was actually found through Google Maps, and was said to be living on the street for years. via YouTube
Sonya After

Once the organization Hope For Paws rescued her, her street days were a thing of the past! via YouTube
Romanian Before

This homeless dog found in Romania was badly injured after a hard life of abuse. via YouTube
Romanian After

After he was taken to a vet clinic, his injuries were treated and he started looking extra handsome! via YouTube
Penelope Before

This pup named Penelope was taken to the shelter after kids at a nearby school reported being scared of her. via YouTube
Penelope After

Now, we bet those same kids would want to play with her! via YouTube
Miley Before

This dog named Miley was found in the worst state—in a pile of trash. via YouTube
Miley After

But the pup is feeling so good after being rescued that now she helps other shelter animals adjust to a life of love! via YouTube

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