User:Dolores Luxedo/Odie

Zeltim Odie Peterson (July 9 1997 - January 31 2008), better known just as Odie, was a purebred pedigreed pug, who received international media attention for his unusual talent. Odie, with the encouragement of his lovely owner Erica Volkman, appeared to speak the words "I love you". AOL Televison declared Odie's 2005 appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman as "the most memorable moment of the year".

Odie and his owner auditioned for the popular Stupid Pet Tricks segment of The Late Show with David Letterman on August 6 2004. They appeared on the show in November of 2004, and instantly garnered national media attention. In 2004, AOL Television proclaimed Odie's Late Show appearance as one of "TV's Top 5", and then ultimately awarded it the honor of "moment of the year".

Odie suffered from an enlarged heart. He passed away on January 31, 2008 as a result of this condition.

Notable media appearances
Odie has appeared on such television shows as The Late Show with David Letterman, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, The CBS Early Show, and many others.
 * 11/22/2004 the Late Show with David Letterman


 * 02/23/2005 The Oprah Winfrey Show


 * 16/12/2005 The Montel Williams Show