Overview
- Lazare, a small Papillon from France, died at age 30 in a veterinary clinic near Annecy, with his adopter saying he passed peacefully in her arms.
- He was adopted in April by 29-year-old Ophélie Boudol after his long-time owner died, ending his life in a new home that focused on comfort and care.
- Shelter officials said his birthdate was December 4, 1995, which they checked through his microchip and the national breeding register in France.
- Staff began filling out forms to seek a potential record, but Guinness World Records told AFP it has not received a submission and cannot confirm his status.
- Guinness revoked a previous claim involving a Portuguese dog named Bobi due to insufficient proof, a precedent that explains the extra scrutiny on longevity records.