They named the pup Beyonce because it was “a survivor” — just like pop diva Beyonce sings on the Destiny’s Child track of the same name, ” Survivor .” Beyonce the dog, aka Tiny Beyonce , turned one this month after being born prematurely with no heartbeat a year ago on March 8th, 2012. She was not breathing, weighed one ounce, could “could fit into a spoon” and was no bigger than an iPhone or tennis ball , making her “the world’s smallest puppy.” Veterinarian s from Northern California’s Grace Foundation, a rehab ranch for animals, rescued the pup, who was born to a pregnant street dog the animal shelter saved. Now, fully grown at 3-pounds, Tiny Beyonce works as an “ambassadog” helping raise awareness for rescue pet adoption. “She is a dog that survived death three times,” said her rescuing vet Beth DeCaprio. “We were able to revive her.