Giant balloon in downtown Chicago draws attention to obesity in dogs

Chicago balloon installation raises awareness for overweight dogs


Chicago balloon installation raises awareness for overweight dogs

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CHICAGO (CBS) — A giant dog-shaped balloon turned up in downtown Chicago Sunday, intended to raise awareness about dog obesity.

The balloon depicts a dog named Waylon—who is so big as to be stuck between the Virgin Hotel and the Hotel Monaco on Wabash Avenue. He is wedged hovering over Haddock Place, a named alley between Wacker Drive and Lake Street.

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The folks at the IAMS pet food company launched the portly pup. IAMS notes that more than 59% of American dogs are overweight.

IAMS said the balloon also featured a QR code that people could scan, taking them to the IAMS Healthy Weight Dog Hub—where they could learn more about the story of Waylon’s journey to a healthier and more active lifestyle.

The balloon is just the beginning for IAMS’ mission to support better dog health and wellness. 

The Favicon for the website, dogsandpurses(dot)com, features an all-black background with a minimalist line drawing of a puppy's head poking out of a stylish purse. The puppy's head is drawn with a cute and friendly expression, making it the focal point of the design. The purse, which the puppy is emerging from, is depicted with clean, elegant lines. The contrast between the black background and the white line drawing creates a striking and modern look for the Favicon.
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