Misha kept getting fat after being abandoned for adoption.
An abandoned dog in Russia, despite being abandoned by his owner, grew in size rapidly and once weighed 144 pounds (about 65 kilograms). Because the dog is too fat and may affect his health if he continues like this, he was sent to a "weight loss camp" by the shelter to lose weight, which became a hot topic among netizens.
According to the New York Post, the overweight dog "Misha" was originally a guard dog in the parking lot. He originally weighed only 55 pounds (about 25 kilograms) and was in decent shape. standard. However, the owner of the parking lot decided to change ownership, and Misha was left abandoned where he was.
After being abandoned by his owner, two enthusiastic residents nearby began to feed him through the fence. Just like "inflating" a balloon, Misha's weight quickly increased, and finally turned into a "fat dog" weighing 144 pounds.
Although the chubby Misha looks very cute, because of his heavy weight, it is inconvenient and can hardly move on its own. After some efforts by the animal rescue organization, Misha was sent to a dedicated animal care center to prepare for her weight loss journey.
When they arrived at the nursing center, everyone was in a rush to help Misha get out of the car. From the videos circulating on the Internet, it can be seen that Misha had difficulty moving when he got off the car and needed human help. His walking pace was slow and clumsy.
Dog weighing a whopping 144 pounds can barely get out of car after arriving at fat camp https://t.co/3ZeUqnPRRy pic.twitter.com/4E4OIyGPW2
— New York Post (@nypost) 2024å¹´12月26æ—¥
After entering the weight loss camp, it begins to receive a professional weight loss plan. A local resident decided to take care of Misha, strictly monitoring his diet, and volunteers would take him to the hospital for regular check-ups. Although Misha has diabetes and sleep disorders due to being overweight, his mobility has greatly improved and he often goes for walks with his new owner.
Misha's story triggered many discussions among netizens and reminded owners once again that they should care for their pets in the correct way and avoid overfeeding, which may adversely affect their health.