Imagine seeing a 30 pound Chihuahua dog for the first time in your life.
It’s shocking.
Well, that’s exactly what the good people who saved San Francisco felt when they saw Sweet Tomatoes. Neglected and malnourished all his life, this adorable fluffy Chi mix could barely move. She only knew sausage and eggs. She needed a stroller to travel long distances and her health was quite poor. But then his guardians decided to give him another chance. And she took it like a real athlete!
Incredible transformation
Sweet Tomato was brought to Mattville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, California as a nearly lost cause.
Her rescuers knew that while she was irresistibly cute and playful, no one would give her a chance because of her weight. MSDR public relations manager Patti Stanton said Chi-chan could barely walk and had trouble standing up from a lying position. She has only known junk food for most of her life. More precisely, a sausage and egg diet!
The rescue team was very concerned about Sweet Tomato’s health. Weighing almost three times her natural weight, everyone knew it was only a matter of time before she caused serious problems. His heart, like the rest of his body, was at risk. She could only lie down in one place, she could barely walk a few steps, and then she passed out. That’s why her guardians sent her to one of the host families, where her weight loss journey officially began.
Brand new dog
In just a few months with her wonderful foster parents, Sweet Tomato has lost an incredible 10 pounds. When her weight was reduced to a third of her weight, she began to move more easily and the charming smile returned to her face.
She started playing in the garden, running around chasing her favorite toys and the resident dog. From the time she entered school, she was kind and gentle, but now her guardians have realized her true nature!
“She’s lovely with everyone and everything. She has wonderful house manners and is just a joy to have around,” the MSDR wrote on their official website.
Sweet Tomato’s patience and the perseverance of her students are the reason this Chi Girl didn’t stop there. Just a few months after losing her first 10 pounds, she lost even more weight.
During her epic weight loss journey, Tomato lost half of her weight and transformed into a whole new dog. She was completely different from when she first came to MSDR.
And soon her hard work and incredible spirit received a wonderful reward.
A woman named Amanda saw Sweet Tomato’s inspiring journey online and immediately took action to give this adorable little girl a forever home.
The two bonded quickly and encouraged all the rescuers.
Her foster parents and her caregivers were so happy to see Sweet Tomato win the fight of her life. And it was even more rewarding to see her return to a loving home where she continues to grow.
Once a clueless and helpless Chihuahua mix, Sweet Tomato is now very happy…thanks to an amazing group of people who decided to believe in her!
