article_snippet.sent: Veterinarians had to work on Shelby for 6 to 8 hours that night and had to shave most of Shelby hair off to remove more than 40lb of tar .
article_snippet.sent: Shelby has since recovered and Shelby once 'splendid coat' is growing back as well .
article_snippet.sent: Veterinarians worked on Shelby for 6 to 8 hours that night and had to shave most of Shelby's brother Rue off to remove more than 40lb of tar.
article_snippet.sent: Shelby has since recovered and Shelby once 'splendid coat', as George described it, is growing back as well.
highlights_snippet.sent: Veterinarians removed 40lbs off Shelby, who has since recovered .