After Given 5 Years to Live, an Overweight Man is Prescribed a New Diet: A Dog

After adopting a pup from an animal shelter, Eric O Grey’s weight went from 340 pounds to 180 pounds. Here his story here: www.thisdogslife.co/after-giv...
Video courtesy of Eric O'Grey. Presented by Mutual Rescue.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

That was very smart he sought out a middle aged dog who was also overweight so they could take the journey to a healthier life together. Yes! Who rescued who? Indeed.

[@pamelarose9712]

Tears😢😢😢

[@tinaradlowski2184]

I believe in my heart that Petey sent Jake to you.

[@nancystevens7447]

We think we rescue them when in reality our pets save us! Great story,God bless.

[@gracekelly2810]

I have my own Petey, his name is Chance and without him, I would have given up on life. I lost my Dad, my son was killed in a car crash, then I lost my Mom unexpectedly. I truly could not have cared less about living. Then this big, beautiful solid black german shepherd came into my life & gave me a reason to get out of bed. I am so grateful for him! Now, off to the trail for a walk.

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Take care.

[@nathanwright5543]

German shepherds are so good

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Lovely ❤

[@blondielynn337]

awww sweet

[@TheManeWolf]

@gracekelly2810 I'm so happy that Chance has lifted you from darkness. All your relatives are still with you, just look for signs. The best part is that you'll be reunited in Heaven for all eternity, never to be separated again. May Almighty God bless you as He Carries you through your grief. Never give up🤟❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@L_Jan_Turner]

Dogs are wonderful. My dogs were there everytime I needed them. God made the animals first so we wouldn't be alone.

[@nemo227]

Dogs need us. We need them. They make us better people.

[@solenegro]

I had a dog that changed my life too. My she rest in peace. It was funny. She came into my life when I needed her most and left when I was ok. Truly the best friend I’ve ever had

[@carmaela2689]

God bless Petey for saving you and God bless you for saving him.

[@mightymissk]

This is one of the most moving videos on KZbin.

[@tinabryan3065]

the best

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Totally agree

[@mortalclown3812]

For other animal lovers: ❤ Fwiw, I had an NDE (near death experience) at 19: I was greeted by my great grandfather and an old family dog. 😊❤️🐶 That was decades & dozens of animals ago. We'll see our furry & feathered pets again. ✨🐕🐈❤️🦜🐾✨ Paz y luz, everyone. ✨

[@Splashstar216]

yessss! My Christian mom doesn't believe they have souls! 🙄 she sed the animals in heaven mentioned in the Bible were already there to begin with and not proof of their souls. I'm not a Christian and I certainly believe they have souls!! In fact, dogs tend to reincarnate and follow owners around from life to life. 🥺

[@GreekGypsy]

❤

[@AmericaCirclingTheDrain]

@@Splashstar216 This Christian takes issue with your mother. Our critters await us in the presence of our Savior. I'm happy to read about the NDE and what God revealed during that experience. It just confirms what I already believe.

[@LFetterman7903]

I have often said, heaven wouldn’t be heaven without animals and our beloved pets!

[@mariagricius8994]

Dogs ARE definitely the best medicine.

[@lyngruen8607]

HAPPY 😊🐾💖LOOKS GREAT ON THE BOTH OF YOU 👍 My t-shirt says::: "Lord, let me be the PERSON MY DOG THINKS I AM" 🐾💖 had her UNCONDITIONAL LOVE for 17 years!! Texas Nana 🤠 Psalm 91

[@lynnodonnell4764]

TWO INCREDIBLE GENTS ! "Dude, let's get Outta here"! So they did...

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Dogs provides us with such a kind of love that no human can ever provide for us.

[@1105pitbull]

Yep, tears are flowing. Cancer on the spleen is how I lost my rescue dog Frosty, a very special Pitbull. Very inspiring story. Tail wags.

[@_sofie]

Rest In Peace Frosty, I’m sure you gave him the best home in his last years that he could have possibly had. Stay strong.

[@carolynnmathisen8754]

Anytime you loose a beloved pet your heart hurts!!! Good on you to get another shelter pet. I got Olivia just before the COVID thing hit. Thanks be to God

[@pamspencer5733]

This man is Hot! Inside & out, so happy for both❣️

[@jkm661]

Shelter animals are the absolute best! They give so much and take nothing. 😊

[@soupsgord]

You made me fall in love with my dogs again (happens at least once a day but this was powerful)

[@brozesilver]

that's beautiful

[@pumitriii6160]

Didn't think I'd be crying on this fine morning but here we are

[@Travisjoe31]

Animals are such a blessing. I had to put down my 13 yo dog with end stage chf yesterday. The dog got me through some of the most difficult parts of my life. I've been crying off and on today. I remember this video and it provided me with some comfort. Tucker, I hope to see you again someday, you were a great dog. Thank you.

[@j.curreri4020]

A beautiful story! Bless you and the dogs you save..and the dogs who saved you. 👍👍👍

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

The loyalty and love that animals give us. In a way we don't really deserve THEM....Great story!

[@blackie8083]

Beautiful story!...RIP Peety...best to you now with Jake...God Bless.

[@katsan88]

I watched this video a year ago and watched it again today. I told myself I could watch it without crying well that was a lie 😭😭😭

[@beatricerigaud8942]

Animals have saved million of human 😊👏👍❤

[@deeprollingriver52]

I have 3 little Peteys. They have traveled in the car with me from Houston Texas to Cabo San Lucas and back. I camp with them. They are always going on adventures with me. I’m a 69 year old single female. I have to travel and camp alone because my friends are getting old. If my little sweets weren’t here with me, 😊my loneliness would be indescribable

[@lisadc4681]

Another example of the fact that there is nothing dogs can't and don't and won't do for us humans, who very often do not deserve them!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Angelic102]

Rip peety Inshaalah in heaven you will meet again 💕🤲🏻bless you all these animals are Allah’s/Gods gift to human kind as companions and guardians and loyal friends angels on earth

[@francisfischer7620]

How utterly beautiful! Bless the dogd, bless the man.

[@sbrose3776]

This beautiful story deserves millions of views.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

❤ dogs are the most advanced souls .

[@mjremy2605]

What a lovely story! A beautiful bond. I know this only too well. I've rescued so many dogs (and other animals), fixed them nutritionally and psychologically. And I could not live without my dog. I just lost Mikke-san, a little Maltese-Poodle that had been abandoned. He was 13 yrs old, blind, and had heart issues. Mostly from malnutrition. He could barely walk, badly matted, and nails were curved in so long that he walked on curved nails. Horrific neglect. He slept all day, squealed when I touched him. His teeth were rotten, he had periodontal disease and very bad breath. Everything hurt. After two weeks, he started lifting his head and looking at me. I gave him home cooked food, real meat, veggies, sardines, fish, eggs, yoghurt, fish oil, raw bones. He loved his food! No more commercial food canned or pelleted. Only real food, mini beef burgers, roasted pork... Mikke-san licked his bowls lovingly. He filled out, and through food, I won him over. I groomed him myself. I started walking him, coaxing him along patiently for 100 yrs, 200 yrs, 1/2 mile, 1 mile! His legs grew very muscular, his tail wagged, and he trotted along daily very happy sniffing everything. For a blind dog, this was a lot of enrichment in smells, fresh air, exercise. He trusted me and followed my legs. Mikke went with me and my other dog, Remy to stores, parks, everywhere. Remy was also rescued, as a Mini-poodle, age 10, blind, heart issues. Remy could walk 4 miles with me easily. Before we got Mikke, Remy and I, did a long road trip and saw every CA mission from San Diego to Sonoma! Mission accomplished. Mikke's heart finally gave out, and he could not breathe. He passed away recently at age 16. He got 3 good years of a very happy life with the best food he could eat. He got dental surgery, his teeth were fixed and pulled out, he got weekly grooming from me, and he was so proud to belong to someone, have a doggie buddy, and go everywhere and lead an active life. He was such a sweet dog. I miss him terribly. I still have Remy who is now 17 yrs, but still going strong. We live in Silicon Valley and I have visited this shelter looking for another little doggie I can adopt and pamper. Most of the issues with animals are based on nutrition and exercise. Pellet food is not good for animals, and is a convenience only. Make your own food, use fresh things, and feed with love. Exercise is very important. Good grooming, check for issues, animals cannot talk. Check ears, teeth, nails, paws, anal glands, skin, eyes, and fix what is broken, clean what is dirty, and give the dog the best life he can have. Don't be lazy. This is the best friend you will ever have. Your spouse will divorce you, your parents will die, your kids will grow up, leave, and not call home. Your best friend in college will grow distant or switch loyalties. But your dog is going to be more faithful and loving than your own shadow. So feed well, and don't cut corners on care. This is your most precious companion in life.

[@starcatcher3691]

You are amazing. Just want to say many dogs love vegetables too. My dogs love carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, beans and brown rice pasta.

[@someone3187]

Touching story. I wonder how he is doing today. I wish him and his shelter dog/s all the best.

[@anniec6420]

never tire watching this story....and always cry

[@jewgirl952]

After watching many videos about people over 600 pounds, this is shocking. But we all are different. I'm so happy this gentleman got healthy, along with his dog. Much congrats to him!

[@JamieM470]

Peety left this world while peaceful and safe in the loving and comforting arms of the person he loved and trusted most in the world. Our time on this earth is limited, and that is the best anyone can hope for when our time comes. Dogs are a blessing, to make us better humans. Their life is so short because they don't need more time to improve themselves like we do; they are already perfect in unconditional and pure love, devotion, and joy of life. RIP Peety. You were a very, very good boy.

[@cynthiar7350]

Adopting my 2 year old German Shepherd rescue dog tomorrow! Fully obedience trained, neutered, calm & ❤ He was just put out of the car & abandoned in the extreme Texas heat, by his so-called family. He’ll be my service dog 🐕‍🦺 after training, friend & protector. My sweet blind dachshund, Lily, will have a friend & 🦮 after losing her big sister, Daisy, a few months ago.

[@Nise_R]

We will see our furbabies again. We never fully get over them but getting another dog to give our love to is the best healing. Both doggies are beautiful. Very inspirational. ❤

[@susanreyes9]

I'm so sorry. My tears are flowing. My Handsome Blacky also passed away due to cancer. It feels like it just happened yesterday. Having a dog or a cat is the best gift someone can give themselves. A side of us comes out that we didn't know we had. Only they know our true selves. You and Peety look amazing and congratulations on the impressive weight losses. I wish you continued success in your journey.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

This was 5yrs ago... Still an INCREDIBLE REMARKABLE STORY!!!!

[@Lionforaday]

When I first saw this story years ago, it affected me profoundly. Today, all these years on, it still does. Not only did I share it with everyone I knew, but I began recommending it to patients suffering with chronic physical or mental illness. So too, I began encouraging patients to consider adopting a pet - a cat, a dog, a tank full of fish. One patient even got a horse! Animals are extraordinary in that they sneak-up on us and crawl straight into our hearts. Illness nearly always causes us to become self-involved. We naturally turn inward, becoming increasingly isolated. Left unaddressed, these behaviours can eventually lead to depression. Of course it needn't be like this. In surprising ways, animals are a lot like children - they rely on us, they require us, they demand things from us. Perhaps most importantly, kids and critters *need* us - and after so long thinking (and feeling sorry) only for ourselves? That can feel positively liberating! Sure, a part of us may secretly enjoy lolling-about in bed, ruminating on our dismal lives. But as a cat famously says to his glum-looking owner in a well-known meme, "I know divorce is tough, man. But my food bowl isn't going to fill itself! At the risk of sounding dramatic, I can tell you that this video changed me. Soon after seeing it, I reached-out to Eric on FB and he graciously accepted my friend request. We never know how, or to what degree, we may be impacted by something, but this story (and the others in the series) was "it" for me. Speaking directly to anyone reading this? I urge you to remain open to life's many rich surprises - to stories, insights and perspectives you may not have previously considered. In this way? Things may suddenly shift for you, too - just as this video shifted things for me ❤

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

The bloke sitting next to you was so rude. You and your beautiful dog are nothing short of amazing.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

That "Rude" bloke saved his life! Maybe that is the problem is that there is no fat shaming. "Fat people are beautiful" Bla bla bla! Fat people are disgusting and need to get off their asses and do what this man did. There is no excuse for being morbidly obese! Perhaps you are a fat person? If so...get to work!

[@K.Spade7902]

Yes! That guy had NO CLASS! Who says that?

[@SofiUk0319]

So many tears streaming down my face; 1st dog I ever had a relationship w was also named Petee ❤ God bless you both

[@vivianaguzman446]

I am about to cry at this video

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

1:18 4:29 I'm in tears right now and didn't expect this video to get so emotional! There is just somthing that is so precious between a love with a man and his dog🐶❤

[@karenlong4817]

What a incredible story. I have 2 rescue dogs and 2 rescue cats. They are the best animals ever!❤❤❤❤ This has inspired me to get my health back and be healthy.

[@Micheline6918]

What a touching , beautiful story!

[@lindathompson3982]

I am so moved...thank you for your continuing story.

[@tellmethesongoftherain6534]

I don’t want my old girl to pass :( she’s beat the odds and acts like a puppy! I hope she has many more years to go before joining my line of family in the misty white.

[@merryhunt9153]

Well, that's really nice about the dog, but I'm pretty sure the nutritionist deserves a lot of credit too.

[@SPEEDOFDOG]

Dogs can and will save you life. This I know firsthand.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Your smiles say it all... Peety is so proud of you... My doggos have come and gone and broken my heart countless times...and yet I keep on adopting more each time...🇿🇦❤️🐕

[@kathleenvizedom5751]

If only people could understand the bond that can be between a dog in need and a human in need❤

[@waynejohnson5673]

Love is a powerful motivator❤. I need another shepherd. I need to be rescued. My life is in decline without my best friend😢. I miss him sooo much.

[@MP-fk9em]

I have always owned rescued dogs. Every dog I have saved has given me more than I can express ❤️❤️. Dogs have an amazing power to save us and truly see who we are. I have never had a better friend than my dogs 💓💕❤️🙏

[@helenm6732]

All the stars aligned. Thank you, Peety and Jake. We never really know who those dogs are that come into our lives.

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

This is the most incredible story. You are nothing short of amazing. I am having a horrible day but every time I watch this I get so inspired.

[@rhondafarley8168]

I love you Petey You will be in my heart now too forever. Your person told your story. I pray you are in heaven with Jesus now. My dog Kiayah was my very best friend. I never thought I would stop crying after I lost her. She exercised me every day.

[@pamelagoodhue4077]

What a beautiful story! Thank you for such inspiration!

[@Jjchg]

Great outcome! Congratulations to you both.❤

[@jillr759]

Wow, how humbling. How fantastic for the dog and yourself!!!! Ok now I’m crying❤❤❤oh my I’m sorry for your loss. That’s so hard.

[@melissawilber450]

This story touched my heart. I’m so happy these soulmates found each other.

[@tracybush8115]

Incredibly beautiful dogs. This story is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@ktreolo]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@karinschild9020]

So many dogs need our help; thanks for this happy story :)

[@watlon4164]

What an amazing story and it's not just a story I know it's the truth dogs and I don't know some general patch can save your life and you can save theirs

[@alleyxneave]

😊miss my dog

[@julied.9230]

You were there for each other.❤️

[@agirlhasnoname1422]

Very sad and inspiring story. So glad u have transformed your life due to the friendship and love of a dog; they are the most wonderful companions. In my whole life, I have always had a dog by my side...💗

[@sharonthompson672]

Beautiful story. 🥰

[@ghenderson6717]

Aaaawwwh Peetey❤❤❤ I am so glad you got the life and the love you deserve. Thank you so much for sharing both of your story.

[@kevinmiller8265]

Thank you .

[@mariamcnamara1106]

Good on you and sweet Petie.

[@thinkaboutit6772]

Beautiful story!

[@ameliamacphail312]

What a wonderful story.Dogs are so special❤❤❤

[@fastgurrrl]

Beautiful!

[@TRUTHSETTERANIMALSRULE]

MY SERVICE DOG IS MY WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!

[@melissabautz2346]

Best video on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your truly awesome story. Dogs are a gift from God. That is all.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

What a wonderful heartwarming video. A very smart nutritionist. I am deeply moved by this story because it cuts both ways: a man put his life in order and in the process rescued and enriched the life of two shelter dogs. ❤️🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺❤️

[@stacyaylor5654]

I love this story so much! How inspiring!!! Proves 100% that animals are or can be life-changing if we just let them in.

[@2btpatch]

So inspiring. I am glad this man recovered his health with the aid of Peety. It makes me reflect on my own life and what I could do better.

[@katipohl2431]

Hi from Germany and thank you for this wonderful story.

[@heartstrummer]

inspirational

[@jessicaspears3713]

Bravo! 👏 What a wonderful, motivating story! I'm so happy for you sir, and for your mutual rescue!! God bless Peety and all the rescue pups!

[@duchesserickson4069]

This is one of the best stories I have ever heard. This should be a book or a movie! It shows the bond between humans and dogs in such a special and touching way.

[@bunnybgood411]

This warms my heart.

[@blueshibai]

Dogs rule. It is just that simple. Congrats to you both 😍

[@gabriellekor]

Oh my ❤💔❤️

[@JackieDannenberg]

I LOVE this story ! I saw it years ago but had to see it again !

[@Bali_Evie_Buns]

❤ beautiful story

[@emmahardesty4330]

Beautiful. All best wishes.Thank you

[@sandragoodson1892]

What a great story. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@elladoz1966]

RIP Peety ❤️🙏

[@deeprollingriver52]

Dogs are magical

[@blackcoffee.]

You and Peety look(ed) fabulous with your weight transformation. Sorry for the loss of very special Peety. The secret to a good life (Peety & Jake)!

[@vanessamay3689]

🙏🏼

[@afriend621]

Just what I needed today !

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Me too.

[@mjm-7418]

What a beautiful story!

[@linm8929]

Peety and you are always best friends ❣️

[@4evrandaday598]

my golden is 11. best friend, best thing. years of hiking and love. i have rheumatoid arthritis now, son accident quadrapeligic. she and I dont walk much anymore. i love her, she is my angel from God

[@annapurna391]

I love this story. I wish every very overweight person with diabetes, or not, would use this to become the people they really want to be.

[@mariafernandez5087]

Wow!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤