A surrendered dog who may be the oldest pooch in the world found his new forever home in France after he outlived his original owner. Lazare, a 31-year-old continental toy spaniel, was remanded to the Annecy Marlioz Spa animal refuge when his owner passed away. Lazare, whose name translates to “God aids,” is a curmudgeonly but well-meaning elder pup. The animal refuge knew he was up there in years, but wanted to figure out just how old their new guest was, The Times reported. The dog already had a wealth of health issues, including an inability to fit his floppy tongue in his mouth, that suggested he was near or beyond his breed’s 15-year life expectancy. Lazare the continental toy spaniel may be the new oldest dog in the world. Devonshire of Palm Beach/Instagram Lazare was adopted after his owner passed away. Devonshire of Palm Beach/Instagram Lazare’s microchip was linked to the French pedigree dog register.…