Obie (dog)
| Other name(s) | AJ |
|---|---|
| 🐈 🐕 🐎 Species | Dog |
| 🐶 🐺 Breed | Dachshund |
| 🚻 Sex | Male |
| 📆 🐤 Born | February 17, 2006 |
| Known for | Obesity |
| 👨 Owner | Nora Vanatta |
| ⚖️ Weight | 28 lb 0 oz (12.7 kg) |
Obie (born February 17, 2006) is a male Dachshund who weighed as much as 77 pounds (35 kilograms), more than twice a normal-weight standard dachshund.[1][2] Like Meow, Obie was rescued from overfeeding at the hands of his elderly owners.[1] Oregon Dachshund Rescue networked Obie out of his Seattle, Washington home to Portland, Oregon, the home of Nora Vanatta.[1] Vanatta learned of Obie from Oregon Dachshund Rescue's Facebook page.[1] Obie has his own Facebook page was named after The Biggest Loser with over 300,000 Likes.[1][3][4] Obie reached his goal weight in July 2013 and is 28 pounds 0 ounces (12.7 kilograms) as of July 30, 2013.[5][6][7]
Weight loss regimen[edit]
A full-grown standard dachshund weighs 16 lb (7.3 kg) to 32 lb (15 kg).[8] Obie weighed more than twice as much at 77 pounds (35 kilograms).[1][2] Obie's weight was so extreme that before meeting him Vanatta assumed he was actually a basset hound.[9] Obie's weight may exacerbate dachshund's propensity for spine and joint problems.[10] According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of adult cats are overweight or obese.[10][11] Obie wears a harness to protect his distended chest from rubbing against the ground. Kelly Ripa called it a "bosom."[12] On December 12, 2012, Obie had a consult for skin reduction surgery. Vanatta elected to delay surgery to avoid a possible later surgery.[4] Obie had surgery on April 30.[13][14][15] Dr. Alon Kramer of Oregon Expert Vets removed "about two-and-a-half pounds of tissue."[13][14][15][16][17]
Vanatta is a certified veterinary technician with 8 years of experience.[1][18] She consulted with Purina to create a diet high in protein and fiber and low in fat with isoflavones, Purina Veterinary Diet OM Overweight Management Canine Formula.[1][10][19][20][21] As of September 12, Obie eats two cups of food, about 500 calories and walks outside to eliminate.[10][12] Obie will exercise with canine hydrotherapy and a treadmill.[1] Obie was not interested in fresh fruits or vegetables but began eating carrots seasoned with chicken broth after coaxing.[21][22][23] Vanatta estimates that Obie's rehabiliation will take a year.[12][18] Obie received a treadmill donated by Legacy Boxer Rescue.[4] As of January 26, 2013, Obie was too overweight to exercise and his weight loss is due to diet only.[24] On February 9, 2013, Obie tried out the treadmill.[4][25]
Until June 2013 Vanatta weighed Obie every week on Tuesday morning.[4][26] Obie reached his goal weight in July 2013 and is 28 pounds 0 ounces (12.7 kilograms) as of July 30, 2013.[5][6][7] On June 28, 2013, Obie and Vanatta returned to AM Northwest on KATU.[27]
| Date | Weight |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2012 | 77 lb (35 kg) |
| October 9, 2012 | 65 lb (29 kg) |
| October 24, 2012 | 62 lb (28 kg)[19] |
| October 30, 2012 | 62 lb (28 kg) |
| November 6, 2012 | 60 lb (27 kg) |
| November 13, 2012 | 59.14 lb (26.83 kg) |
| November 20, 2012 | 58 lb (26 kg) |
| November 27, 2012 | 56.14 lb (25.46 kg) |
| December 4, 2012 | 55 lb (25 kg) |
| December 11, 2012 | 54 lb 2 oz (24.6 kg)[28] |
| December 18, 2012 | 54 lb 2 oz (24.6 kg) |
| December 25, 2012 | 53 lb 2 oz (24.1 kg) |
| January 1, 2013 | 51 lb 14 oz (23.5 kg) |
| January 8, 2013 | 50 lb 10 oz (23.0 kg) |
| January 15, 2013 | 50 lb 6 oz (22.8 kg) |
| January 22, 2013 | 49 lb 6 oz (22.4 kg) |
| January 29, 2013 | 47 lb 14 oz (21.7 kg)[29] |
| February 5, 2013 | 46 lb 12 oz (21.2 kg)[30] |
| February 12, 2013 | 46 lb 0 oz (20.9 kg)[31] |
| February 19, 2013 | 45 lb 2 oz (20.5 kg)[32] |
| February 26, 2013 | 44 lb 6 oz (20.1 kg)[33] |
| March 5, 2013 | 43 lb 6 oz (19.7 kg)[34] |
| March 12, 2013 | 42 lb 2 oz (19.1 kg)[35] |
| March 19, 2013 | 41 lb 8 oz (18.8 kg)[36] |
| March 26, 2013 | 40 lb 14 oz (18.5 kg)[37] |
| April 2, 2013 | 40 lb 4 oz (18.3 kg)[38] |
| April 9, 2013 | 39 lb 6 oz (17.9 kg)[39] |
| April 16, 2013 | 38 lb 14 oz (17.6 kg)[40][41] |
| April 23, 2013 | 37 lb 12 oz (17.1 kg)[42] |
| April 30, 2013 | 37 lb 4 oz (16.9 kg)[43] |
| May 7, 2013 | 35 lb 4 oz (16.0 kg)[44] |
| May 14, 2013 | 34 lb 0 oz (15.4 kg)[45] |
| May 21, 2013 | 33 lb 4 oz (15.1 kg)[46] |
| May 28, 2013 | 33 lb 0 oz (15.0 kg)[47] |
| June 4, 2013 | 31 lb 6 oz (14.2 kg)[48] |
| June 11, 2013 | 30 lb 14 oz (14.0 kg)[49] |
| June 18, 2013 | 30 lb 2 oz (13.7 kg)[50] |
| July 16, 2013 | 28 lb 10 oz (13.0 kg)[7][6] |
| July 30, 2013 | 28 lb 0 oz (12.7 kg)[5] |
Education[edit]
In April 2013 Obie visited The Northwest Academy,[51] Purina Veterinary Symposium[52] and Sanford-Brown College.[53]
Custody dispute[edit]
On October 23, 2012, Oregon Dachshund Rescue sued for custody of Obie in Washington County Circuit Court.[54] ODR founder and president Jenell Rangan accused Vanatta of exploiting the media attention for financial gain and not providing adequate medical care.[18][54][55][56] Fans of Obie have donated thousands of dollars towards his care, according to Vanatta.[56] Vanatta posted on November 3, 2012 that she had spent $987 on Obie's vet bills.[57]
The tensions began when Vanatta, Obie and Patricia Malone, an ODR volunteer traveled to New York City in September 2012.[18] Obie appeared on Today with Al Roker on September 12[10] and Live! with Kelly and Michael on September 14[12][58] and Good Morning America.[59] Rangan objected to the stresses of flying six hours in cargo and four days of media appearances, telling the New York Daily News "I was told that Obie was being flown first class. But then I found out he was on a six-hour flight to New York in cargo."[18][59] Malone said an emotional connection was missing between Vanatta and Obie.[18]
Vanatta claims that she took Obie to three visits at two different veterinarians but Malone says she withheld records and refused evaluation by an ODR veterinarian.[18]
On October 29, 2012, Judge D. Charles Bailey ruled that neither side could prove ownership.[60] Obie will stay with Vanatta pending non-binding arbitration and possibly jury trial.[60]
Rangan sent a message pointing out ODR can accept tax deductible donations as a 501c3 and criticizing Vanatta's care, especially the New York City trip. On November 24, 2012, Vanatta reposted it with the title "More lies."[61][62]
On December 16, 2012 Senior Wiener posted 12 Frequently Answered Questions written by Obie supporters.[63][64] These "Fast Facts" were updated on January 26, 2013.[24]
On January 23, 2013 both sides confirmed a settlement was reached and Vanatta would keep Obie.[65][66] Vanatta estimated her total costs related to Obie's medical needs, dog food and his legal bills at $40,000.[67]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Nora Vanatta (2012-09-07). "Obese Dachshund takes on challenge of being Doxie version of 'Biggest Loser'". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Medina, Sarah (2012-09-10). "Obie The Obese Dachshund: One Adorable Doxie's Mission To Lose 40 Pounds (PHOTOS)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ↑ "Dog was almost fed to death by owners | The Sun |News". London: The Sun. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition | Facebook
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Nora Vanatta (2013-07-19). "Obie the Dachshund inspires people and pets after reaching goal weight". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Because it's Tuesday 28lbs 10oz". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
- ↑ "Dachshund Breed Standard". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ↑ "Obie the obese dachshund in custody battle - today > pets". TODAY.com. 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 "Obie the obese dog works toward weight loss - Video on TODAY.com". Video.today.msnbc.msn.com. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ↑ "Dog and cat obesity epidemic expanding | Goshen and Chester NY | Local News". Chroniclenewspaper.com. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Default Viral Title Player 2". Link.brightcove.com. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "CNN Video - Breaking News Videos from". CNN.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 May 2, 2013, 4:35 PM (2013-05-02). "Formerly obese dachshund Obie gets surgery to remove excess skin". CBS News. Retrieved 2013-05-16.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Obie's feeling a whole lot lighter after skin-removal surgery | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News - Portland, Oregon". KATU.com. 2013-05-01. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Meet Dr. Kramer, Obie the World's (formerly) Fattest Dachshund's Surgeon". Vetmedicine.about.com. 2013-06-23. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- ↑ "Skin surgery brings dachshund Obie within 5 lbs. of goal | kgw.com Portland". Kgw.com. 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 Nora Vanatta (2011-11-01). "Custody dispute over obese Dachshund continues". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Nora Vanatta (2011-11-01). "Update on Obie: Dachshund 'Biggest Loser' whittles away 15 pounds". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
- ↑ "OM Overweight Management® Canine Formula". Purina Veterinary Diets. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Food". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
- ↑ nbvanatta1 (2012-08-29). "Eat your carrots". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ↑ nbvanatta. "Obie eats his carrots". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Fast Facts". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-01-28.
- ↑ "Obie running on the treadmill". YouTube. 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-02-11.
- ↑ "Good Morning! Obie weighs in at 30lb... - Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition". Facebook. 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- ↑ "Weight Loss Success for Obie the Dachshund | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News - Portland, Oregon | - Portland, Oregon | Recent Shows". KATU.com. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- ↑ "Obie is just a..." Facebook. 2012-12-11. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
Obie is just a couple of ounces away from the 54lb mark.
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- ↑ "Good morning! Obie is doing fantastic... - Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "Good Morning! Obie is doing great and... - Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
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- ↑ "Oregon custody dispute: Who gets Obie, the obese dachshund?". Fox News. 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
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- ↑ "September 14, 2012 | LIVE! with Kelly". Live.dadt.com. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
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- ↑ Fears, Danika. "It's settled: Obie the obese dachshund will stay with foster mom - Animal Tracks". Animaltracks.today.com. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
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His medical needs, dog food and his legal bills which she estimates to be around $40,000.
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