so that they would live almost as long as you do? Or would it? What are your thoughts on this?
2007-10-16 08:07:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Especially if both you and the pets lived healthy lives.
2007-10-16 08:25:49 · update #1
I would love it! It's hard losing them, so very hard! I have a friend right now suffering through his dog's decline and he's so depressed. I dread my baby dog growing old and dying. She's in her prime right now, 3 years old, but I know that I'm probably going to outlive her.
On the other hand, sometimes animals are in our life for a purpose and, once having achieved what they came to do, they move on and create room in our lives for another animal.
After my beloved diabetic dog died, I was heart broken and could not imagine finding another companion that I could love as much. Then, at the Renaissance Faire, my baby dog was in a cage at the Humane Society booth and I knew she was special as soon as I saw her. They handed her to me and she immediately began licking my face and wiggling her tail. She's very different from the dog that I have before but she's enriched my life in her own way.
If you lose a beloved pet, maybe it's God's way of saying "Hey, there are other animals at the shelter waiting to find a good home!"
2007-10-16 08:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
This is probably inevitable with the rate that scientists are advancing with genetics. I myself think its a great idea, and I really can't see the harm in it other than an animal out living the owner and having no place to go. Also, would increasing the life span of an animal also increase the age at which it contracts debilitating illnesses? It would be very sad for a dog to live 80 years and spend 70 of those years with arthritis or dementia?
2007-10-16 08:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by metalmonkey71 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do love my pets and wish we could both live long healthy lives. However, my beloved cat died at 14 and I thought I'd never have another, but now we have 6 cats and a dog, all rescued. They would never have had homes if I'd still had her because I thought I only wanted 1 pet then. I see many animals without homes and I believe we can make room for these when our other ones pass on. I've seen owners not want animals to die and what they put them through to keep them alive, it's sad.
My mom and I were talking about her cat today and she worries what will happen to him, if she goes first. My daughter or I will take him, but he will be one among our other pets and unfortunately not have the undivided attention he does now. I like to believe Heaven will have all the animals loved and cared for and healthy and living forever, just as I will.
2007-10-16 11:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I lost a lot over the years and it was like losing a family member. They were all rescues, so they were all adults, except one, before I got them. Some were old, & all were neglected or abused. I considered getting a parrot when I moved to Florida, but when I found out how long they can live, I decided against it, because it would probably out-live me & I would have to make arrangements for its care after I died.
After reading the others' answers, let me add that my rescues first stop was the vet for a check-up & neutering/spaying. My last one is on a waiting list now, because I am on a fixed income now & I can get it done much cheaper. She doesn't want to go out & she's in the house most of the time & behind a high fence the rest.
2007-10-16 10:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-29 13:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there would be a lot more unwanted pets around if pets lived longer. unfortunately not everyone cares about their pets the same way. they could be having 80 years of misery out in the cold neglected, or 10 years in a warm loving home. which is really better?
2007-10-16 08:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by nwcowgirl024 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Have my very first pet tabby cat Rascal now 4 years on the 18th of this month, the thought of losing him after all the joy he has given me is too much to bear. I want him to live forever. lol
2007-10-16 09:17:06 · answer #7 · answered by Little miss naughty 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They would get loose, then you would have stray animals who live forever.
Life spans are a form of population control. Increase the lifespans, you increase the population. Means more animals in the pounds that need to be adopted. Not to mention the issue of stray animals that I brought up, you will have more of them, competing for the same food sources, eventually going feral.
I think you would want to leave things just as they are.
2007-10-16 08:14:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I loved my dog Missie. She lived for seventeen years and that was one longer than I should have allowed. I finally had her put to sleep and it broke my heart. I would love to have my pet live a longer, healthier life. Only if that life is free from pain and disease.
2007-10-16 08:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by curious connie 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That would be the best thing ever. i have two cats, 8 1/2 years old and would love to have them with me for my life time.
2007-10-16 10:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by rem552000 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋