Meet Thomas, a stray dog who was discovered in appalling condition on Houston’s streets. Thomas, who was just eight months old, was suffering from a terrible skin infection that was causing him excruciating pain and blood loss. Fortunately, a dedicated team of veterinarians and animal lovers came to his aid, and after five months of care, Thomas has changed into a happy, healthy, and adorable pup.
When Thomas was discovered, he was in such a bad condition that he couldn’t even eat. All he could do was snuggle up on his bed and attempt to get some relief from the anguish. The clinic’s team of veterinarians worked tirelessly to heal his skin infection and provide him with the care he required.
Thomas began to show signs of progress as the days passed. He began wagging his tail and begging for attention from people around him. Thanks to the careful care he received, the previously fearful and suffering puppy was gradually becoming a lively and affectionate dog.
Thomas’ metamorphosis was not instant. It took the team of veterinarians and animal lovers who took him in five months of regular treatment, love, and attention. However, their efforts were rewarded, and Thomas is now an entirely different dog. He’s happy and healthy, a far cry from the terrified and suffering pup found on the streets.
Only kindness and love might have resulted in this dog’s amazing metamorphosis. We will be eternally grateful to the rescuers for saving Thomas’ life! Thomas’ rehabilitation is a brilliant example of what can be accomplished when people band together to aid those who cannot help themselves.
So, what happens next for Thomas? He’s ready to find a loving permanent home where he can grow and provide delight to everyone around him now that he’s found his newfound health and happiness. Thomas has a bright future ahead of him, full of love and numerous tail wags, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the team who saved him.
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Bobi, the world’s oldest known dog ever, dies at 31
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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