A rescue dog from Bossier City is on a weight loss journey and has won over the hearts of the internet and inspired many more to shed some weight with her.
Patches was in pretty round shape when she was rescued by Heather Snead in 2021, and since then, her life has been on the up and up.
Patches’ owner posted a video of the beagle-terrier mix to TikTok in March of 2025, and quickly the video would get tens of thousands of likes and a flood of comments.
How a Bossier City Dog Inspired the Internet
Patches was 70 lbs when she was adopted, 45 lbs heavier than the average for a beagle-terrier. Through daily exercise, a diet, and heartworm treatment by the time the video went viral, Patches was down to 35 lbs…