Overfeeding animals is as cruel as starving them, especially when it reaches the point where they can barely move on their own.
That’s exactly what happened to this poor Golden Retriever named Frannie. The poor dog was in a horrible condition as she weighed 125 pounds and could barely stand on all four legs.
Frannie was so overweight that she became miserable and defeated, losing the light in her eyes. Fortunately, this wasn’t the end for her.
She was taken to the animal hospital, Rover’s Retreat, where she began her treatment and started her journey toward weight loss.
However, she needed an immediate foster home and someone who would truly help her and turn her life around.
That’s when a loving woman met Frannie. As soon as she saw her, she knew they were destined to be together. She said in a video:
“I have to have this dog no matter what it takes.”
Even though the woman knew their journey wouldn’t be easy, she was prepared for everything and determined to adopt Frannie, giving her a new chance at life.
After bringing Frannie home and helping her adjust to her new surroundings, the woman started treating her. However, Frannie’s weight affected her mobility so severely that she had no interest in anything.
Frannie needed to lose at least half her body weight, but she had no interest in anything. Seeing her in such a condition truly broke the woman’s heart. Yet, she refused to give up.
Instead, she supported and encouraged Frannie to move and walk, all until she discovered something amazing. Of all the dog toys, Frannie adored tennis balls the most.
Thanks to her dedicated owner and lots of tennis balls, Frannie finally started moving and exercising. She completely blossomed, and the light returned to her eyes.
Slowly but surely, Frannie began making progress and losing weight. Her mobility significantly improved, and she could even stand on her four legs by herself. Her owner shared in a video:
“The tennis balls really just helped us continue her progress with chasing it, and we use it to help on walks.”
The tennis balls truly motivated Frannie to keep going, and soon she lost a significant amount of weight. With losing weight, many things took a turn for the better.
Frannie completely blossomed and became a dog who adores cuddles. Now, she’s a happy dog, constantly wagging her tail and chasing tennis balls. Most importantly, she’s finally thriving in life.