The Internet is flooded with before and after weight-loss pics but not all get quite the reaction eight-year-old beagle Kale Chips' have.

When rescued by animal shelter Happy Dog Barkery early last year, Kale Chips weighed a whopping 86lbs – that's almost 60lbs heavier than is normal for his breed.

The dog's weight ballooned to morbidly obese levels when his previous owner – who was suffering from memory problems – constantly overfed him.

Thankfully Kale Chips has since lost half his body weight due to a strict diet and exercise regime which involved daily walks and swimming.

The owner of Happy Barkery told the Daily Mail: “He was in a lot of pain and was such a grump because of it."

"There's been such a change. He's reached his target and he's doing great. He's able to enjoy life now." 

The Chicago-based shelter – who were previously looking to re-home the beagle – have decided they love him so much they just can't let him go.

They wrote: "He will get to hang with his foster siblings and stay with the family he has grown to love so much."

"We couldn't be happier, in fact I write this with tears in my eyes as this is exactly what we were hoping for."

Well if that doesn't melt your heart, nothing will.

Images: Carter News