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Obese dog seeks home after diet | Obese dog seeks home after diet |
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A Labrador who was so fat he found it difficult to walk is looking for a new home this Christmas after going on a six month diet. | A Labrador who was so fat he found it difficult to walk is looking for a new home this Christmas after going on a six month diet. |
When the dog, Ben, was taken in by the RSPCA in June, at 70kg (11 stone) and was too large fit to get on the scales. | |
His owner Melvyn Davies was fined £1,170 at Holyhead magistrates for causing Ben unnecessary suffering. | His owner Melvyn Davies was fined £1,170 at Holyhead magistrates for causing Ben unnecessary suffering. |
Ben has lost weight and is now 49kg (7.7 stone) and is described as a "real gentleman" by the RSPCA. | Ben has lost weight and is now 49kg (7.7 stone) and is described as a "real gentleman" by the RSPCA. |
"Big Ben" was taken to the RSPCA's Bryn y Maen Animal Centre near Colwyn Bay from his home in Beaumaris on Anglesey after inspectors found he had a severe neck wound that needed urgent treatment from a vet. | "Big Ben" was taken to the RSPCA's Bryn y Maen Animal Centre near Colwyn Bay from his home in Beaumaris on Anglesey after inspectors found he had a severe neck wound that needed urgent treatment from a vet. |
One inspector later said it was the worst case of obesity he had seen in a dog in 35 years of working for the RSPCA. | One inspector later said it was the worst case of obesity he had seen in a dog in 35 years of working for the RSPCA. |
Big Ben is one of the loveliest dogs you're ever likely to meet Becky Lloyd, RSPCA centre manager | Big Ben is one of the loveliest dogs you're ever likely to meet Becky Lloyd, RSPCA centre manager |
According to a local vet, it took three adults to assist the obese animal into his consulting room. | According to a local vet, it took three adults to assist the obese animal into his consulting room. |
As well as his weight problems, he had developed a number of painfully infected wounds and required surgery to remove two tumours, one of which turned out to be malignant. | As well as his weight problems, he had developed a number of painfully infected wounds and required surgery to remove two tumours, one of which turned out to be malignant. |
Now, according to the animal charity, with tender loving care from centre staff, Big Ben has become Smaller Ben and lost nearly a third of his body weight. | Now, according to the animal charity, with tender loving care from centre staff, Big Ben has become Smaller Ben and lost nearly a third of his body weight. |
The slimmed-down dog is a "happy, outgoing, affectionate eight-year-old" who is looking for a "comfortable home and easy life". | The slimmed-down dog is a "happy, outgoing, affectionate eight-year-old" who is looking for a "comfortable home and easy life". |
RSPCA centre manager Becky Lloyd said: "Big Ben is one of the loveliest dogs you're ever likely to meet. | RSPCA centre manager Becky Lloyd said: "Big Ben is one of the loveliest dogs you're ever likely to meet. |
"He's a real gentleman and enjoys the company of people. | "He's a real gentleman and enjoys the company of people. |
"Ideally, we are after someone from the local area to rehome him." | "Ideally, we are after someone from the local area to rehome him." |
She added: "Sadly, one of the tumours that was removed was found to be malignant and so we're looking for a very special person to take him into their home." | She added: "Sadly, one of the tumours that was removed was found to be malignant and so we're looking for a very special person to take him into their home." |