When Wolfgang, the beagle, came into Erin McManis’ and Chad Schatz’s life, he was already obese. Erin said that the Arizona Beagle Rescue found him as a stray. So, they don’t have an idea of how the dog’s weight got badly out of control.
Wolfgang weighs almost 90 pounds, which is 60 pounds more than his ideal weight. Thankfully, his foster parents are experienced in helping dogs like him with their weight problems. Erin said that Andre, one of their adopted dogs, weighed around 68 pounds when they got him from the shelter and is now at 23. This gives them hope in Wolfgang’s case.
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Despite his condition and difficult past, Wolfgang keeps such a positive attitude. When he moved in with his foster family that has two other rescue dogs, he made himself at home. He enjoys staying in the yard, lying on his back while sunbathing and staring at his foster brothers, Andre and Fred.
His foster family sees how special he is. They are determined to help him in his weight-loss journey and, eventually, find his forever home. Right now, Wolfgang’s diet consists of 600 calories per day, which is the vet’s recommendation.
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Erin said that she cooks a combination of green veggies, such as spinach, broccoli, and green beans, and lean turkey meat for Wolfgang. She also gives him vitamins to keep him healthy as well as medication for his thyroid condition. Aside from healthy food and medicine, Wolfgang also gets a good amount of exercise too. He takes regular walks and also swims in their pool.
Initially, Erin said that she was worried that Wolfgang might act really hungry with his new diet. However, she was surprised to see how he remained upbeat. He must really love everything that he has right now, including his family, new diet, and exercise plan.
Once Wolfgang makes sufficient progress on his weight-loss program, he’ll be up for adoption. Surely, by then, he’ll be much happier with his healthier body.
Credit: Wolfgang’s Weight Loss Journey
