A dog who was almost euthanized after ballooning to an enormous 68lbs has been saved by an animal charity which helped her lose weight

A dog who was almost euthanized after ballooning to an enormous 68lbs has been saved by an animal charity which helped her lose weight.

Honey, the beagle, faced potential euthanasia due to her weight of 68lbs, but was ultimately saved by an animal charity that guided her through a weight loss journey. Thanks to a strict diet and rehabilitation program, she managed to shed two-thirds of her body weight, making her available for adoption in the near future. Upon arriving at the SPCA of Niagara County in New York State, Honey was in poor condition, struggling to move with her belly dragging on the floor as she moved with her front paws.

Honey, a portly beagle, tipped the scales at 68 pounds when she was brought to a shelter in June. In the photos, she struggled to move around without her belly scraping on the ground.

By the end of December, Honey had reached significantly lower levels, thanks to all the effort that had been put in.

In the photo taken in July, Honey seemed to be in good spirits as she began shedding the excess weight.

She tipped the scales at 68 pounds, a considerable 40 pounds over the ideal weight for a healthy Beagle.

After being put on medication and increasing her daily walks, the excess weight began to melt off gradually. Additionally, Honey was struggling with incontinence issues. Living with an elderly owner who suffered from dementia, she was often overfed due to repeated forgetfulness. However, things took a positive turn when the SPCA intervened. Honey was prescribed medication and put on a strict exercise regimen, including walking on a water treadmill to make movement easier. Within just half a year, she successfully shed 40 pounds, resulting in a significant improvement in her overall well-being.

Moving Honey the beagle in June was quite a challenge as she made slow progress.

In the end, the dog found themselves attending rehabilitation sessions twice a week, getting their exercise in on a water treadmill.

In a recent photo comparison from June to October, the transformation of a foster dog named Honey is remarkable. Sue Cable, a volunteer for the SPCA and Honey’s foster mom, expressed her astonishment at how quickly Honey has progressed since being taken in. With the freedom to move around in a home, Honey has shown great improvement.

SPCA staff are hopeful that Honey will shed another five pounds before she is fully cleared for adoption. You can follow Honey’s journey on the Niagara County SPCA’s Facebook page for updates on her progress.