In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the 100th birthday of Dr. Robert Moore, a retired dean from San Jose State University and avid dog lover, was marked by a surprising and joyful dog parade organized by his family and attended by over 200 dogs and their owners, according to NBC Bay Area.

This unforgettable celebration not only demonstrates the power of community but also highlights the increasing number of centenarians living in today's world, as revealed by a Boston University article from January addressing centenarian statistics. According to the BU research, the United States was home to approximately 89,739 centenarians in 2021, nearly double compared to the past twenty years.

It all began when Dr. Moore's family, expecting only about 20 to 30 dogs, spread the word on the Nextdoor app, inviting locals to dress up their dogs and parade them past their home in celebration of Dr. Moore's milestone birthday; the community's generous response left everyone touched, including the birthday man himself, who was elated to pet each dog and meet the owners, as his daughter Alison recalled in a conversation with NBC Bay Area.

Despite most attendees not knowing Dr. Moore personally, they showered him with flowers, cupcakes, drawings, and posters, making the centenarian's birthday a day to remember, and emphasizing the importance of community support in achieving a meaningful life, regardless of age.