Steven Seagal, the iconic actor and martial artist, has led a dynamic life filled with diverse roles and experiences. Born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, Seagal was deeply influenced by music and martial arts from a young age. At 17, he moved to Japan and immersed himself in martial arts training for 15 years, mastering disciplines like karate, judo, kendo, and aikido.
Returning to the US in 1984, Seagal pursued a career in Hollywood. Known for his aikido skills, he gained attention with Warner Bros. and debuted in “Above the Law” (1988), marking the start of his action film stardom. He starred in hits like “Under Siege” (1992), solidifying his status as an international star. Despite successes, ventures like directing “On Deadly Ground” (1993) faced commercial challenges.

Beyond his film career, Seagal’s personal life has been tumultuous. He married several times, including actress Kelly LeBrock, with whom he had three children. His move to Russia in 2016, where he received citizenship and a humanitarian role, marked a significant shift.
Today, Seagal remains active, though his public presence has waned. His net worth is estimated at $16 million. Despite controversies and legal issues, he continues to engage with his passions and international ties. Through his varied career and personal life, Steven Seagal has left an indelible mark on both Hollywood and martial arts culture.
Rescue takes in severely matted dog who looks like a wig — today she’s unrecognizable
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted.
Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover.
Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue nonprofit based in Missouri, recently rescued a severely matted dog found in the middle of the road. The dog, now named Pear, was in terrible shape, completely covered in thick, matted fur.
The rescue wrote that Pear “didn’t even look like a dog” but rather “looked like a wig” — “just a wad of hair.”

The rescue took her in and a team of volunteers got to work helping Pear, giving her a “spa session” to remove all her dirty fur.
“We got her cleaned up, shaved down, and a bath to get rid of any grime and fleas,” rescue founder Rochelle Steffentold Newsweek. “She got settled into one of our spaces and fell asleep pretty quickly.”
Throughout the process, Pear was a patient good girl: “She was the sweetest and just sat there while we got all the terrible thick matts of her which took quite a while.”
She added that Pear thankfully did not have maggots in her fur, and said the dog was lucky she didn’t get hit by a car. However, Pear is missing an eyeball, apparently from an older injury.
Mac’s Mission shared photos of Pear before and after her treatment, showing a remarkable transformation:

“Pear has a new life ahead of her thanks to you all,” the rescue wrote on Facebook, thanking their supporters.
Pear looks beautiful — it’s hard to believe that it’s the same dog! Thank you to Mac’s Mission for giving this sweet dog a much-needed makeover!
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