Bobi, the world's oldest dog, just celebrated his 31st birthday on May 11th, 2023.
A party was held on Saturday at his home in a Portuguese (葡萄牙的) village. More than100 people attended the party. Local meat and fish were served to the guests and Bobi, who only eats human food.
Mr. Costa owned several old-aged dogs in the past, but he never imagined any of his dogs would reach their 30s. What has helped Bobi's long life? Mr. Costa believes the "quiet and peaceful environment" in which Bobi lives matters. Also Bobi has enjoyed a free and happy life in the nearby forest. But he thinks the most important reason is that the "very active" dog has never been lonely.
Now in Bobi's older years, he finds it difficult to walk. Just like old aged humans, Bobi sleeps a lot. He lies down in bed at once after eating, although on cold days he chooses to take a short sleep by the fire. He refuses to, walk in the forest. Instead he prefers to hang out at home in the yard. Only little Costa, Mr. Costa's son, can ask him for a walk outside.
Mr. Costa, now 38, was only 8 years old when Bobi was born. "Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the family members who have already left this world, like my grandparents, " Mr. Costa said.
