Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Rescued Golden Retriever

This beautiful animal was brought in to our vet by people who had overfed him terribly. He was so fat (about 120 pounds) he could not stand up and they wanted him put to sleep. The vet took him and changed his diet dramatically which made the dog pout and not eat for about 3 days. Finally, he began to eat and after a few months, he had dropped back to his normal weight of about 50 pounds. He's still with the vet and has become something of a mascot in that office.

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30 comments:

  1. JackFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Excellent post, Lowell. It is good learning that this dog's fate has been reversed. Bravo to your vet.

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  2. ElettraFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Oh! It was necessary to diet!!

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  3. magiceyeFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    looks so sweet...
    sad that the owners wanted to put him to sleep.. anyways glad the vet gave back the golden a wonderful life!

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  4. VirginiaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Oh just make me cry. I had a Golden very much like this beautiful boy. I loved my Baxter so much. I hope this sweet one will find a good home.
    V

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  5. Memphis MOJOFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    It's sad that even though they liked the dog, they overfed it and were doing harm. Don't people have common sense?

    nice shot, btw.

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  6. HalcyonFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    He looks like a good friend too! Glad someone took him in. :)

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  7. RandyFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I am hoping that Karma will come visit the previous owners. How could they do that to this poor guy.

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  8. RajeshFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Very sweet dog. Anybody will love his company.

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    I don't understand how people can mistreat animals, whether by lack of common sense, compassion or cruelty.

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  10. cieldequimperFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Looks like it was saved from human stupidity...

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  11. BergsonFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    I like Golden retriever: they are a little bit crazy the first years and after they look like doormats

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  12. OlivierFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    une belle fin a cette histoire, je n'ose imaginer comment ces gens nourrissent leurs enfants

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  13. AshFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Overfeeding is another form of cruelty. God bless the vet. Bravo!

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  14. Chrissy BrandFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Lovely photo and I hope the dog gets a good home soon. People that over feed pets should be prosecuted for abuse, or at least reeducated.

    Chrissy at Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave

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  15. Irredento UrbanitaFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Great action. Take care of an animal is a sign of your kind soul. Animals are our younger brothers.

    Hugs my friend

    Val

    Barcelona Daily Photo

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  16. brattcatFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    i'm loving the dog. i'm applauding the vet.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Lovely photo and story - except for those criminal owners.

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  18. HildaFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Oh goodness. Whenever I see obese dogs here, I always want to give the owners a lecture and scolding.

    Glad to hear your vet managed to get him trimmed down. He's beautiful.

    And I hope your vet's not giving him back to those people.

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  19. JudyFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    What a beautiful animal! Golden Retrievers are such loyal and loving dogs. I am so glad that this one got a second chance.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    The previous owners should also be fed like they did to this poor dog! Glad to know about the happy end of this weird story.

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  21. MoFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I wonder if the previous owners were also suffering from the same problem.

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  22. RedPatFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Are you thinking of adopting, Lowell? Or are you up to it? He looks like a fine fellow - bravo for that vet!!

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  23. KarlFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Excellent photo, Lowell. He looks thoughtful...

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  24. PatFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    How wonderful he took the time and love to do this. Fie on those overeaters (and I'll bet they are) who brought him in.

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  25. SharonFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    This one certainly made me tear up. I don't understand how anyone could abandon such a beautiful dog. Goldens have such a gentle nature. If I were there, I'd take him home with me.

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  26. Small City ScenesFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    What a great story. We must be the stewards to our animals. Thanks for sharing. MB

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  27. T. BecqueFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Oh my goodness, I'm so glad there are people out there willing to do the right thing. What a cutie.

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  28. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    What an obviously sweet, sweet dog, owners can be so unbelievably cruel and ignorant. I have always been fond of veterinarian mascots, they always have such wonderful stories.

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  29. GunnFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Gosh! 120.... must be around 60 kilo!? I am pleased that the dog came to a vet who wanted and also could help.

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  30. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    So the owners mistreated the poor critter and wanted to put him to sleep? That's outrageous! Glad that the vet took good care of him! Such a lovely dog!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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