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Obese bulldog who weighed same as baby hippo sheds 18 pounds, finds ‘forever home’

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Gugliara, S. (2026, October 17). Obese bulldog who weighed same as baby hippo sheds 18 pounds, finds ‘forever home’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/world-news/english-bulldog-who-was-size-of-baby-hippo-sheds-18lbs-finds-forever-home/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Sonya Gugliara

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Peggy-Sue, an obese bulldog weighing 72 pounds upon arrival at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England, has significantly improved her health after losing about 18 pounds. Initially unable to walk without collapsing and suffering from various ailments due to her size, Peggy-Sue was cared for by a foster family who helped her with diet and exercise. She is now living with Emmie and Andy, who adopted her as they were coping with the loss of their own dog.
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Rescue dog Peggy-Sue, an obese bulldog initially weighing 32.5kg (about 72lbs), has significantly slimmed down to a healthier weight of 23.5kg after being brought to the RSPCA's West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England, in July 2025. When first rescued, Peggy-Sue struggled with walking and required assistance to move around due to her size; she could not walk more than a few steps without collapsing. The dog also suffered from ingrown claws and infected skin folds because of her weight.

After being rehomed through the charity's 2025 Adoptober scheme, Peggy-Sue began a strict diet and exercise regimen with her foster carer. She lost approximately 9kg (18lbs), improving her health and mobility significantly. RSPCA Deputy Centre Manager Anita Clark noted that Peggy-Sue needed care and attention when she first arrived at the centre.

In more recent news, Peggy-Sue has found a loving forever home with couple Emmie and Andy, who were looking to heal from their own pet loss.

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🔮 An adorable bulldog who was brought to a shelter weighing the same amount as a baby hippo has dropped about 18lbs and found a loving “forever home.” Peggy-Sue was a whopping 72lbs — roughly 30lbs overweight — when she arrived at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England in July 2025. The ailing pet was so large she couldn’t walk more than a few steps without collapsing, the shelter said.
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England Nonstop Local RSPCA RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre Somerset

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Peggy-Sue PERSON · 2× Andy PERSON · 1× Anita Clark PERSON · 1× Emmie PERSON · 1× England GPE · 1× Nonstop Local ORG · 1× Peggy-Sue’s PERSON · 1× RSPCA ORG · 1× RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre ORG · 1× Somerset GPE · 1×

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An adorable bulldog who was brought to a shelter weighing the same amount as a baby hippo has dropped about 18lbs and found a loving “forever home.” Peggy-Sue was a whopping 72lbs — roughly 30lbs overweight — when she arrived at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England in July 2025. The ailing pet was so large she couldn’t walk more than a few steps without collapsing, the shelter said.
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🔮 An adorable bulldog who was brought to a shelter weighing the same amount as a baby hippo has dropped about 18lbs and found a loving “forever home.” Peggy-Sue was a whopping 72lbs — roughly 30lbs overweight — when she arrived at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England in July 2025. The ailing pet was so large she couldn’t walk more than a few steps without collapsing, the shelter said.

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An adorable bulldog who was brought to a shelter weighing the same amount as a baby hippo has dropped about 18lbs and found a loving “forever home.” Peggy-Sue was a whopping 72lbs — roughly 30lbs overweight — when she arrived at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset, England in July 2025. The ailing pet was so large she couldn’t walk more than a few steps without collapsing, the shelter said. asserted
shelter → bring → steps
She also suffered from ingrown claws, infected skin folds because of her size and overheating. asserted
She → suffer → size
“It was awful to see her struggle with every day movement and we had to carry her in a crate from the van to her kennel,” said RSPCA Deputy Centre Manager Anita Clark, according to Nonstop Local. uncertain
Clark → see → Local
“She really needed some care and attention.” asserted
She → need → care
Peggy-Sue’s first foster family was determined to help the chunky dog reclaim her health — and put her on a diet and exercise regimen to get her on track. asserted
her → help → track
Meanwhile, more good news for Peggy-Sue came when she was adopted by couple Emmie and Andy, who were healing from the loss of their dog Jack Jack. asserted
who → come → dog
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