In 2010, Eric O’Grey’s doctor told him to buy a funeral plot because he’d need one in the next five years. At age 51, Eric weighed 330 pounds, had type two diabetes and his blood pressure was staggeringly high. He knew that if he was to survive to see his 60’s, he’d have to make a drastic change, but didn’t know where to find the strength.. Then Eric met Peety.
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At the recommendation of his nutritionist, Eric visited a local animal shelter to adopt a rescue dog. When Eric called the Humane Society Silicon Valley, he asked for an obese, middle aged dog so they’d at least have something in common. They brought out Peety, and when Eric locked eyes with the 7-year-old pup, he knew that he’d met his new best friend.
“I was unconscious until Peety came into my life, and I am now a better person in every aspect of my life because of what he taught me. Peety’s love for me was absolute and unconditional, which taught me the meaning of true friendship and how to love myself and others. Peety believed I was the greatest person on Earth, and so I decided to become the person he believed me to be.”
Together they set out on a mission to lose weight. Five years and 150 pounds later, Eric is a new man. The effect that Peety had on him was nothing short of a miracle.
Check out their incredible journey in the video below. Dogs really are man’s best friend.
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