Carlie came across a severely obese Chihuahua and knew she had to save him. At 18 pounds, the old boy had been overfed by his owner who’d recently passed away. And now, he needed someone to help him get back on track in life.
In addition to being overweight, Shorty was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. His new mom quickly got him on a diet and started exercise only when it’d be a little easier on his joints. The dog eventually got all the way down to a healthy 7 pounds and made lots of new friends along the way! This is his story…
