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The time we have with our pets is never enough

The time we have with our pets is never enough

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  • * Average dog life expectancy is 10-12 years, while cats typically live 12 years.
  • * Some cats can live up to 22 years, a rare longevity.
  • * Owners often feel that their pets' time with them is never long enough.

Context

Dogs and cats have relatively short life expectancies. The average life expectancy for a medium-sized dog is 10 to 12 years. Cats typically live around 12 years.

Their short life spans make the time with pets precious. A cat owned by the author's parents lived to be 22 years old, which is exceptionally long-lived for a cat.

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