Similar to humans, it’s easy for dogs to gain weight when they are exercised less but are fed too often. Well, that is the case for this chubby rescue dog from California, who weighs a whopping 25 kilograms. Thankfully, a personal trainer came to her rescue, and now she’s sporting a brand new body.
When 29-year-old personal trainer Jimmy Shiba met the overweight Squishy at a local adoption center in 2018, she already weighed 58 lbs. The staff at the shelter didn’t really know her backstory, but they got the impression that Squishy once belonged to an elderly owner who couldn’t take her on walks anymore.
Without the daily exercise, the nine-year-old pup grew to a massive size, making her less attractive to potential adopters. Thankfully, Jimmy fell in love with her at first sight and was determined to turn her life completely around. So the moment he brought her home, he immediately put her on a weight-loss program.
He began limiting her daily calorie intake to 800 and took her out on at least four walks every single day. He also taught her proper meal times and even started ab and leg workouts, as well. It was definitely hard on the first few days, especially since Squishy wasn’t used to strenuous activities and preferred to flop down instead of walk.
But Jimmy was not one to give up on her that easy. With his sheer determination, Squishy eventually enjoyed her workouts and began slimming down day by day. A year later, the 58-lb pup transformed into a healthier version of herself, surprising Jimmy’s mom and everyone who knew her.
Now, although Squishy has already achieved a healthy weight for her age and breed, she still goes on daily workouts with her fur dad and maintains a diet to keep her in shape. Watch her amazing transformation here.
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