Bertha entered Allison Hackett’s life as a Chihuahua that was very obese. The kind woman cannot help but feel self-conscious at times because of the looks that she and Bertha receive when they go outside for walks.
Strangers gave Allison strange looks, which she interpreted as blame for her dog’s weight gain. She often considered placing a notice on Bertha stating that she did not do this to her puppy and that her Chihuahua is on a strict diet.
When Allison rescued Bertha from a shelter, she was nearly three times her normal weight. It turns out that Bertha’s owner died and was revealed to be very obese.
Bertha struggled to move and always felt weary as a result of her excessive weight. Allison realized she had to give Bertha a shot at a healthy life, so she contacted the number listed in the Instagram post about the obese dog in need of a home.
Allison, who previously worked at a veterinary facility, has dealt with multiple cases of obese canines. She felt that Bertha would have a fighting chance once she found a kind owner who would help her lose weight.
Bertha had a variety of medical conditions, and she was receiving medication for her seizures, which caused her to have frequent hunger and thirst. When Bertha was abandoned at the shelter, she weighed 12 pounds and was nearly beyond help.
Allison ensured that Bertha engaged in sufficient exercise and adhered to a rigorous diet. Due to her weight loss, Bertha was able to recover, and her personality finally began to emerge.
Many people would find it hard to realize that Bertha used to have difficulty walking because he is now a playful puppy that enjoys running on the grass. Allison, who gave Bertha a second chance at life, is responsible for her current weight of nearly six pounds.
Source: The Dodo