Golden Retriever Once Too Overweight to Walk Finds Joy Again

Overfeeding a pet might seem harmless, but when it strips them of their ability to move, play, or enjoy life, it becomes a form of neglect. That was the heartbreaking reality for Frannie, a Golden Retriever whose weight had reached 125 pounds — far beyond what her body could handle. She could hardly stand, let alone walk, and the spark in her eyes had nearly faded away.

When rescuers discovered her, they knew she needed urgent intervention. Frannie was brought to Rover’s Retreat Animal Hospital, where her long road to recovery began. While medical care was crucial, what she needed most was someone who could believe in her again.

That someone arrived in the form of a compassionate woman who saw Frannie’s story online. “I have t

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