Dogs

November 15, 2023

Hachikō the Dog Who Waited 10 Years for His Owner To Return Would Be 100 Years Old Today

One hundred years ago, on November 10, 1923, a special Akita Inu pup was born. He was adopted by Hidesaburo Ueno, an agricultural professor at Tokyo Imperial University (modern-day University of Tokyo), and called Hachikō. Though it has been almost a century since his passing, the story of Hachikō's unwavering loyalty to his owner continues to inspire dog lovers around the world.

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October 30, 2023

World’s Oldest Dog Passes Away at 31 Years Old

One of the most heartbreaking things about getting a pet is knowing that their lives are much shorter than ours. For a large dog, 12 years can be the average life expectancy; however, one good boy in Portugal named Bobi surprised his owners and the world by living to an astounding 31 years. This made him the oldest dog in recorded history.

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October 2, 2023

Adrian Stoica and His Dog Hurricane Win Season 18 of ‘America’s Got Talent’

The winner of the 18th season of America's Got Talent was recently announced, and the coveted titled went to Adrian Stoica and his dog, Hurricane. Together, they put out a series of comedic routines that simply melted the judges' hearts. From coordinated stunts to a little acting, Hurricane proved to be not only a good girl, but a big star. Stoica and Hurricane were crowned during the finale of the show on September 27.

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