Pittsburgh, PA Meet Marley — or Mar Mar if you’re lucky enough to be in his inner circle. At somewhere between 7–9 years young, Marley is proof that it’s never too late for a fresh start. This handsome guy found himself at a shelter after his family moved and chose not to take him along. When Marley arrived, life had clearly been hard on him — he was severely overweight, and even short walks were a struggle. When we got the call asking if DDR could help, there was only one answer: absolutely. Once Marley arrived at DDR, we got to work helping him feel his best. A visit to our veterinarian revealed that Marley’s thyroid levels were so low they barely registered. After starting thyroid medication, this sweet boy has already made amazing progress — his levels are now right where they should be, and he’s already down 5 pounds (go Marley!) Marley will need to stay on his thyroid medication for life and have routine monitoring, but trust us when we say: he is worth every bit of it. Marley’s favorite thing in the world? People. He truly has never met a stranger and loves everyone he meets. He would likely do wonderfully with children and is happiest when he’s near his humans soaking up love and attention. As for furry friends, Marley gets along with most dogs, but a meet-and-greet would be required. He wouldn’t be the best fit with another dominant male dog. After everything Marley has been through, we know his perfect forever family is out there — one that will love him exactly the way he deserves and remind him every day that he’ll never be left behind again. Could Marley be the missing piece to your family? PA Kennel License # 19086