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Obie Dog's Journey

Obie lost 50lbs in one year and has maintained a 54lb weight loss since fall 2013. This perception must change. Thank you, Nora and Obie

Obie is a standard Dachshund who was rescued as an extremely obese dog, at 77 pounds which is almost three times his ideal weight. He was the product of misguided love and over feeding that was not recognized as an issue until it was almost too late. Obie is an extreme example of obesity but 54% of the nation's pets are overweight and so are 2/3 of Americans. The problem is that people are no long

er recognizing what an overweight pet looks like. Some of the common weight-related conditions in dogs and cats include osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems, kidney disease, and shortened life expectancy. Obesity affects all of the body's systems negatively. Obie's 54 pound weight loss success was the product of a simple common-sense approach fostered by a loving environment including two fur brothers and veterinary care. It took almost one year for him to lose the weight safely and was compounded by skin infections and subsequent skin reconstruction surgery. Obie is a fighter and his unique personality has inspired people all over the world. He is bringing awareness to obesity, rescuing, and spay & neuter campaigns. He is a natural around people and has proven to be an effective ambassador. My degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University and 20 years experience as a certified veterinary technician have given me the tools to help him and others. Please contact me if interested in pet care consulting services including, weight loss, surgery rehabilitation, hospice care, or to network animals in need. I feel tremendously blessed to be involved in his rehabilitation and I am amazed at the outpouring of love and support that I have received. Thank you to those who have helped and supported us along the way.

12/10/2024

Rough morning.

12/10/2024

Does my butt look big?

12/06/2024

12/04/2024

Poor Howard got neutered and vaccinated today. We drove two hours each way but thankfully he was done early and I got to take him home right away. Soon after we got home, his little face and head quickly became swollen and covered in hives. Thankfully he wasn’t too bothered by it and after some diphenhydramine he started improving. Lots of snuggles are needed.
He’s 24.5 pounds and almost 16 months old.

12/03/2024

No more ball pictures from Howard 🫣

12/01/2024

Crap. The new wiener coat is too big.

11/29/2024

Wilson takes recovery seriously.

11/29/2024

Annual Thanksgiving Day Hike Update

Wilson and I completed our third annual Thanksgiving Day hike this year! Some of you might remember the first time he joined me and Truman—I'd only had him for four days. Back then, Wilson was unsure of himself and had to stay tethered to me the whole time. He struggled with obstacles and needed a lot of reassurance, which was heartbreaking to see in such a young lab. That hike was also unforgettable because we lost the trail and ended up spending most of the night in the woods!

By last year, though, Wilson had grown much more confident. He and Truman were both off-leash, and we had a smooth and enjoyable adventure.

This year, I left Truman home to keep Howard company, and Wilson was unstoppable! He ran up and down the trail the entire time, often far ahead of me. I’m amazed at how much energy this dog has!

The hike from Elk Mountain to King Mountain was extra challenging this year with all the snow. It made the climb tough and left me with soaked feet, but Wilson didn’t seem to mind one bit.

Amazingly, all three years of this tradition have been sunny and dry, despite this year’s snowy trail. It’s been such a joy to watch Wilson grow into a confident dog living his best life.

11/20/2024

Today, is also Wilson’s two year gotcha day anniversary. As a 2.5 yo Covid syndrome puppy, he had spent most of his life crated and sheltered. He has a few quirks but they are manageable. We have an understanding and he gets a lot of freedom now and is living his best life. .

11/20/2024

Today, Truman is celebrating his 10th birthday. He ended up in a shelter at 8 weeks of age and was there for 4 months before I found him in May 2015. He’s been a good dog. It’s weird to think about but he has known every animal that I have had as an adult. He’s kind of the bridge to them all. He came home as a crazy puppy and Hunter, Nog, and Obie taught him many lessons. He was there when we said goodbye to Hunter Dog, Obie, and Nog. He was an only child for 6 months and then became an amazing brother to Wilson and Howard.
He is 75% American Staffordshire Terrier. He has a soft fluffy coat and pit bull discrimination is real.

11/18/2024

I am never alone.

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Howard terrorized some pugs today.

He used to spend most of the walk on his back or just standing and observing his surroundings. He’s very keen on carrying things home. He has brought home two soccer balls, two other balls, sticks, pinecones, 3 cucumbers, and almost a dead rat.

Howard got to see Bambi today!

Howard found a friend. I don’t think he can keep up with her. He just lit up when he saw her and they were fast friends. So happy that he found another wienie.