Beyonce's mother roamed the streets during her pregnancy, eventually being captured and nearly euthanized. Beyonce, consequently, narrowly escaped abortion. When she finally was born, Beyonce had no heartbeat and wasn't breathing. She weighed only four ounces. Oh, right: Beyonce is a puppy.

The above video does a good job summarizing Beyonce's struggle since being born a few weeks ago, but you know what does it better? Destiny's Child lyrics! From "Survivor," the song that inspired Beyonce's owner to name her after the superstar:

"You thought I couldn't breathe without you, I'm inhalin'

You thought I couldn't see without you, Perfect vision

You thought I couldn't last without you, But I'm lastin'

You thought that I would die without you, But I'm livin'"

National Puppy Day is fleeting (aka was yesterday), but Beyonce is forever.