Obie Dog's Journey

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Obie Dog's Journey This page started in 2012 to follow the weight loss journey of Obie, a red standard dachshund. This perception must change. Thank you, Nora and Obie

It now shares the lives and adventures of Howard, a 2 year old standard red wire wiener and his brothers Truman, the staffordshire terrier and Wilson, the lab. 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 longer 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.

10/13/2026
10/12/2026

He has big mouth and very brief bursts of energy.

10/11/2026

Speed bump.

Howard barely made it a mile on our leash walk today. He is not a walker but I think he would love scent work.
10/11/2026

Howard barely made it a mile on our leash walk today. He is not a walker but I think he would love scent work.

Howard struggles with lack of motivation.
10/10/2026

Howard struggles with lack of motivation.

If you listen carefully, dogs will tell you exactly what they need. Wilson lives to run. It’s his happy place, and he ha...
10/08/2026

If you listen carefully, dogs will tell you exactly what they need. Wilson lives to run. It’s his happy place, and he has taken me to some beautiful places. Give them what they need. It’s not about you.

10/08/2026

It’s only Wednesday and he knows exact how I feel. I did keep him from strangling himself.

And it’s only Wednesday 😩
10/08/2026

And it’s only Wednesday 😩

09/29/2026

She’s in the middle of everything today!

Weirdo.
09/29/2026

Weirdo.

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