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2 of 17 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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A rescue dog that weighed the same as a baby hippo has shed the pounds - and found her forever home.
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Bulldog Peggy-Sue weighed a mammoth 32.5kg - approximately the same as a ten-year-old child or a newborn hippopotamus - when she was brought to the RSPCA's West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset.
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she → weigh → Somerset
Peggy-Sue was so large she struggled with walking, was susceptible to infection and overheating, and could not take a few steps without collapsing.
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she → struggle → steps
To move her around, the West Hatch Animal Centre had to carry her in a crate from their van to her kennel.
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Centre → move → kennel
But after being rehomed during the charity's 2025 Adoptober scheme, Peggy-Sue began her weight loss journey with her foster carer.
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Sue → rehome → carer
Her exercise regime was increased gradually, with the pooch now enjoying exercise and adhering to a strict diet plan.
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pooch → increase → plan
Now, Peggy-Sue weighs a much healthier 23.5kg - 9kg down from when she first went to the charity.
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When she first arrived at the centre in July 2025, RSPCA Animal Deputy Centre Manager, Anita Clark, said the pup 'really needed some care and attention'.
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Ms Clark said: 'It was awful to see her struggle with everyday movement and we had to carry her in a crate from the van to her kennel.
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Bulldog Peggy-Sue weighed the same as a baby hippo before she shed 9kg
Peggy-Sue was so large she struggled with walking, was susceptible to infection and overheating, and could not take a few steps without collapsing
Peggy-Sue weighs a much healthier 23.5kg after exercising and following a strict diet plan (Pictured: Peggy-Sue at her new home)
After being rehomed during the charity's 2025 Adoptober scheme, Peggy-Sue began her weight loss journey with her foster carer (Pictured: Peggy-Sue at the beach with her new family)
Peggy-Sue has been adopted by a couple from Taunton who say she is quite a water-baby and enjoys rock pools and streams
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she → weigh → pools
She was suffering from an ingrowing claw, infected skin folds, and an extremely low tolerance for the summer heat.
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To keep her comfortable and prevent overheating, a fan was kept blowing into her kennel at all times.
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fan → keep → times
Peggy-Sue has since been adopted by Emmie and Andy, from Taunton, - who say she is quite a water-baby and enjoys rock pools and streams.
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she → adopt → pools
Emmie said: 'Peggy-Sue is our sixth rescue and they have all turned out to be the most amazing dogs ever.
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When she first came home she only showed small bursts of energy - but little by little she has built up her strength and now she is utterly amazing and loves her walks and trips in the car.'
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she → come → car
RSPCA Scientific and Policy Manager, Ashleigh Brown, said: 'Obesity can affect many types of pets.
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Obesity → say → pets
Whilst it is mainly caused by consuming more calories than are needed for their activity levels and physiological functions, other physical and external factors - including age, breed, neutering status, medication and some health conditions - can also contribute to weight gain.'
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factors → cause → gain
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