Morbidly Obese Dachshund was Being 'Loved to Death'

After his elderly owners could no longer care for him, Obie the Dachshund was handed over to Oregon Dachshund Rescue for re-homing.

After his elderly owners could no longer care for him, Obie the Dachshund was handed over to Oregon Dachshund Rescue for re-homing.

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