Simba Lost 40 Pounds. Help This 165-Pound Love Bug Recover.

Simba was our happy, easygoing boy who had just arrived at Great Pyrenees Rescue, Montana (GPRM) from California. Then, suddenly, he stopped eating.

Over the next several weeks, Simba went in and out of the vet as we searched for answers. He received IV fluids, bloodwork, ultrasounds, X-rays, appetite stimulants, and medications. Meanwhile, we tried just about every food and topper we could think of to tempt him to eat.

Nothing worked.

Simba continued to drink water, but no matter how delicious we made his meals, he simply wouldn’t eat. In just a few weeks, he lost roughly 40 pounds.

Watching a dog slowly decline while you keep going back to the vet and still don’t have answers is one of the hardest parts of rescue. All we could do was keep trying, keep advocating for Simba, and hope we would finally find the cause.

Finally, we did. Simba was diagnosed with prostatitis and started on the appropriate medication.

What a difference an answer can make.

Simba has already gained back more than 20 pounds, and we couldn’t be more relieved to see our big boy eating again, gaining weight, and getting his happy personality back.

At approximately 165 pounds, Simba is a big boy with an even bigger heart. 😂 He’s an absolute couch potato who loves people, affection, and belly rubs. This ultimate love bug was rescued alongside his sister, Nala, and he deserves to get back to feeling his best.

But Simba still has a way to go. After losing roughly 40 pounds and going through weeks of illness and veterinary visits, he needs time to rebuild his strength and continue his recovery. His progress so far is incredibly encouraging, but he still has ground to make up after everything his body has been through.

Now we need your help.

Between veterinary visits, diagnostic testing, medications, and all the special foods and toppers we tried along the way, GPRM spent $2,801.32 getting Simba through this difficult illness. These expenses add up quickly in rescue, especially when there are so many other dogs depending on us.

Your donation can help offset the cost of Simba’s veterinary care and help GPRM continue providing for the dogs who need them. Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

We want Simba to have more days doing what he loves: relaxing, soaking up affection, and getting all the belly rubs he can handle. ❤️ Thank you for helping us give this sweet boy the care he deserves.