Newport dog entered into UK's largest pet slimming competition
A five-year-old beagle from Newport has been entered into the UK's largest pet slimming competition after being 39 per cent overweight.
Luigi, whose love of a Sunday roast has seen his waistline expand, has been selected to join the PDSA Pet Fit Club - a six month diet and exercise programme.
Weighing in at 4st 8lb, his owner Perrie Eedy says Luigi's piled on the pounds over the years.
Beagle Luigi will be competing against eight other overweight cats and dogs from across the UK and will need to lose more than a stone to get to his ideal weight.