May 18th 2024.
Leonel Costa was a proud dog owner who had a special bond with his beloved dog, Bobi. Sadly, Bobi passed away last year, but not before leaving a mark on the world by earning not one, but two Guinness World Records. However, to Leonel's dismay, the title was later taken away from Bobi after his death, and now Leonel has decided to take legal action against Guinness World Records.
Leonel fondly remembers the day he brought Bobi home in 1992 and has been by his side ever since. They shared a special connection, and Leonel made sure to celebrate Bobi's 31st birthday in a grand manner in their hometown of Conquieros, Portugal, in May of last year. Just a few months before that, Bobi had been officially recognized as the oldest living dog and the oldest dog to have ever lived by Guinness World Records.
However, after Bobi's passing in October, doubts were raised by veterinary professionals about his age, leading to a review of his records. In February, the title was revoked, much to Leonel's disappointment. Mark McKinley, the director of records at GWR, stated that they take great pride in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of their records. He also mentioned that concerns raised by experts and media outlets led them to reassess Bobi's record.
Leonel, on the other hand, was determined to get his dog's record back and vowed not to lose his character in the process. He stated that losing Bobi was a huge loss, but he would not let go of his fight for justice. He also shared that he had sent evidence to GWR, but had not received a response, and is now taking legal action against them.
Leonel further explained that he had sent more evidence to GWR, requesting an explanation for their decision, but to no avail. He firmly believes that GWR should provide proof for their decisions, just like he had to provide proof for Bobi's age. He also pointed out that GWR had not given any other dog the title of the oldest dog to this day, raising doubts about their justification for revoking Bobi's title.
He also addressed the skeptics who had doubts about Bobi's age. Some had pointed out a picture of Bobi from 1999, where his paws appeared to be of a different color. Leonel stated that GWR had not provided a valid explanation for their decision and that they cannot change the evaluation rules after the process has been completed and closed.
Leonel has also spoken about the alleged vendetta against Bobi by people in the veterinary world and processed food companies. According to him, Bobi's lifestyle, which included fewer vaccines and natural food, went against what the veterinary world advised, and that is why some people were against him.
A spokesperson for GWR has stated that they have not received any communication from Leonel since their review was published in February. They also mentioned that they would be willing to assess any new evidence if it is presented to them. However, as of now, they have not received any such evidence.
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