(TOUCHING TALES) After neither breathing nor having a heartbeat at birth, Beyoncé defied all odds and survived! Now, she may be the world’s smallest dog. Read on to learn about this puppy named after the song “Survivor” by star singer Beyoncé. — Global Animal
CBS Sacramento
She’s a survivor! A petite puppy named Beyonce is thriving after escaping death several times, and she could be the world’s smallest puppy.
The tiny 2-week-old pup is being cared for by the folks at The Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills who not only saved Beyonce from sure death, but also her mother and four siblings.
Beyonce’s mother, Casey, a small Dachshund mix, was found pregnant and wandering the streets.
She was picked up by animal control and scheduled to have her puppies aborted, according to The Grace Foundation, but her pregnancy was too far along.
Casey was then scheduled to be euthanized. Luckily, the workers at Devore Animal Control contacted The Grace Foundation and they agreed to take Casey.
Five days later, Casey gave birth. The first four puppies were born without problems. However, the fifth puppy, Beyonce, was abnormally small.
At birth, Beyonce was not breathing and did not have a heartbeat. The Grace Foundation’s veterinarian, Dr. Russell, and executive director Beth DiCaprio were able to resuscitate her.
Beyonce was small enough to fit in a spoon when she was born. After two weeks of being fed by hand, she’s almost as big as an iPhone.
The folks at The Grace Foundation are submitting an application to the people at Guinness World Records to see if Beyonce is a record holder.
More CBS Sacramento: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/03/21/petite-puppy-survives-rough-start-and-could-be-record-holder/
Good story!
I am not looking to adopt, atleast not yet (we rescued an adorable 3 year old English Bulldog last July) I am waiting a year to allow her to feel safe here, before adopting….until I saw Beyonce…I fell in love! <3
Frances- Beyoncé will be available for adoption in a couple weeks. You can check the Grace Foundation website for updates.
If you’re looking to adopt, don’t forget to check out your local animal shelter!
Saw her on the tv this morning. Best thing is that she is a rescue and her momma is safe. Good story!
Is Beyonce’ up for adoption?