Animals to Make You Love 2014

It's 2014, and you're feeling seriously motivated to make some major life improvements.  You've imagined a year full of weight loss, wisdom, and sticking to a budget. Hours before the clock strikes midnight, imagining your new and improved self makes you feel kind of like this guy:

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Video: New Year's Resolution: Help Fido Get Fit

Think you could stand to lose a few around the waist in 2012? Chances are someone close to you could, too: your pet.  "We all love our pets, and we love to reward them with treats," said Dr. Travis Stork of TV's The Doctors, "but that can pack on the pounds and shorten their life." Just like humans, obese dogs are at risk of cardiovascular problems, arthritis and trouble breathing, according to StopCanineObesity.com.

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