Bobi, the world’s oldest known dog ever, passed away last week at an animal hospital in Portugal, Guinness World Records announced Monday.
“Bobi lived to be 31 years 165 days old and spent his entire life with his loving owner Leonel Costa and his family in the Portuguese village of Conqueiros,” the record-keeping company said in a news release.
Bobi was recognized as the oldest dog ever known in February, just two weeks after a 23-year-old Chihuahua named Spike tried to claim the title. His death leaves Ohio-born Spike as the oldest known living dog.
In dog years, Bobi was roughly 86 years old. He was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a Portuguese breed of farm and guardian dog with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
His age was confirmed by his 1992 registration with a veterinary medical service in Leiria, Portugal, and with a Portuguese government-owned pet database, Guinness said.
Bobi was born in a litter of four puppies; the three others were put down by owner Leonel Costa’s parents because the farm already had too many animals.
“At that time it was considered normal by older people … to bury the animals in a hole so that they would not survive,” Leonel said in an interview with Guinness.
Costa said he hid Bobi from his parents after he discovered that the dog had escaped his siblings’ fate by hiding in a stack of wood. When Costa’s parents found out, it was too late to put Bobi down.
Costa said Bobi was never tied up or leashed, drank plenty of water and ate human food exclusively. Costa attributed Bobi’s old age to his “calm, peaceful” life.
On Bobi’s 31st birthday, in May, his owner threw him a traditional Portuguese birthday party, attended by more than 100 guests, Guinness said.
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“Frida’s Journey of Redemption: From Tragedy to Triumph for a Devoted Mother and Her Nine Puppies”
Frida, a devoted mama dog, embarked on a perilous journey in search of food, only to meet with a tragic car accident. The impact left her front leg broken, causing excruciating pain.
However, Frida’s plight was magnified by the fact that she was not alone—she was caring for nine delicate puppies, merely ten days old, who were battling their own battle against weakness and malnourishment, plagued by anemia.
Faced with such dire circumstances, Frida’s owner attempted to alleviate her suffering by using plants to splint her broken leg. But his efforts proved insufficient, leaving Frida in prolonged agony.
Adding to her misery, a thick rope was tightly bound around her neck, a cruel tether used by her owner to confine her, all while concealing his cruel actions from the watchful eyes of the villagers. Perhaps it was shame that drove him to hide his disgraceful treatment of the faithful creature.
However, as fate would have it, a glimmer of hope emerged for Frida and her nine precious puppies. A group of compassionate rescuers arrived on the scene, extending a helping h and and a caring heart.
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With utmost urgency, they whisked Frida and her offspring away to a veterinary clinic, where their remarkable journey of healing and transformation would begin.
Day after day, under the devoted care of the veterinary team, Frida and her puppies experienced a remarkable turnaround. Their once feeble bodies grew stronger, and their health steadily improved.
The veterinary professionals kept a watchful eye on them, ensuring they received the necessary medical attention and nurturing support.
Gradually, Frida’s broken leg mended, her pain subsiding with each passing day. Liberated from the tight grip of the restraining rope, she regained her freedom and the ability to explore the world around her once more.
As for the puppies, their once listless bodies brimmed with newfound energy and boundless happiness.
Together, Frida and her nine puppies embarked on a journey of redemption and new beginnings. Their hearts, once burdened by hardship and suffering, now overflowed with love and hope.
The resilience displayed by Frida and her offspring was a testament to the indomitable spirit of animals and the transformative power of compassion.
Now, as Frida and her puppies embrace their brighter future, their story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and the capacity for redemption.
Their tale stands as a beacon of hope, inspiring us all to stand against cruelty and to extend a helping hand to those in need. Through the darkest of times, love and compassion have the power to heal and restore, allowing even the most broken souls to find solace and joy once again.
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