Zeltim Odie Peterson

Zeltim Odie Peterson
Other name(s)Odie
SpeciesCanis lupus familiaris
BreedPug
SexMale
BornJuly 9, 1997
DiedJanuary 31, 2008(2008-01-31) (aged 10)
OwnerErica Volkman

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.[1] Odie, with the encouragement of his owner Erica Volkman, appeared to speak the words "I love you". AOL Television declared Odie's 2005 appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman as "the most memorable moment of the year".[2][3]

Odie and his owner auditioned for the popular "Stupid Pet Tricks" segment of The Late Show with David Letterman on August 6, 2004.[4] They appeared on the show in November 2004, and instantly garnered national media attention in the United States. 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".[citation needed]

Odie suffered from an enlarged heart.[5] He died on January 31, 2008.

  1. ^ "The Talking Pug". 2007-05-10. Archived from the original on 2007-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. ^ "TV's Top 5! Viewer Awards - You Decide the Year's Most Memorable Television Moments - AOL Television". 2007-02-05. Archived from the original on 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  3. ^ "CBS | Late Show with David Letterman". CBS. 2011-05-25. Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  4. ^ Brian McDermott, The Beaver Times, August 7, 2004
  5. ^ "The Talking Pug". 2008-09-29. Archived from the original on 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2023-05-26.