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 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".
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 2004, and instantly garnered national media attention in the U.S.A.. 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 died on January 31, 2008.
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