He was the oldest dog in the world. Bobi died at the age of 31 on October 21. His veterinarian, Dr. Karen Backer, paid him a final tribute on Facebook after his passing.
The oldest dog in the world has died. Named Bobi, the doggie has passed away as announced this Sunday, October 22 by a veterinarian who took care of him on several occasions. “Last night, this sweet boy gained his wings. Although he has outlived every dog in history, his 11,478 days on Earth would never be enough for those who loved him.”revealed Dr Karen Backer on Facebook, to pay him a final tribute.
Bobi, a Rafeiro from Alentejo, lived 31 years and 165 days before passing away on October 21, in the Portuguese commune of Conqueiros. This dog was born in 1992 as confirmed by the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria. For Doctor Backer, longevity is explained by the family of Leonel Costa in which he lived: “When we asked Leonel what his recipe was to explain Bobi’s exceptionally long life, his response was immediate: “Good nutrition, constant contact with nature, freedom to discover your environment, consistent veterinary care and love”, she wrote.
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Bobi’s incredible story
And the animal’s fate could have been different. Indeed, Leonel’s family had made the decision to get rid of Bobi when he was born because they lacked the means to take care of several animals. “Unfortunately, at that time, it was considered normal for older people (…) to bury animals in a hole so that they would not survive”revealed Leonel to the Guinness Book.
The dog was then hidden in a pile of wood but was not taken away. It was Leonel who discovered Bobi with his brothers. The dog had been looked after by children before the parents discovered it. “They yelled a lot and punished us, but it was worth it”Leonel remembered.
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