5. Matilda the Alien Cat
For the first couple of months of her life, Matilda seemed to be a completely ordinary cat. However, her owners soon noticed that her pupils were starting to dilate uncontrollably, giving her eyes an alien appearance in the process. As it would later be revealed, Matilda has a condition known as spontaneous lens luxation; however, despite her siblings having the same condition, Matilda was the only one to experience eye growth. Her Instagram account (@aliencatmatilda) already has 110k …show more content…
Despite his early life troubles, Duncan doesn't let his disability stop him from enjoying life. With his two front legs, he is able to balance himself and run surprisingly fast, almost rivaling his four-legged buddies. Having survived and adapted so successfully, Duncan's story is one of the most inspiring ones in the animal kingdom.
3. Obie the Fattest Dog
Back in 2012, a dachshund called Obie was dubbed the World's Fattest Sausage Dog. With a weight of 5st and 7lbs and a special harness that had to be placed around his belly in order to prevent injuries, Obie was not a particularly happy dog. Things changed for the better once he was adapted by Nora Vanatta, a former veterinary technician; after he underwent surgery that removed the excess skin from his body, Obie was put on a strict diet. Two years later, Obie weights a perfectly healthy 1st 9lbs. In honor of his hard work, his owner released an inspirational weight loss calendar.
2. Goldie the Largest