If dogs had lifespans closer to those of a human (60+ years), then chances are, not many people would keep them as pets. amirite?

They would have to be willed to people like some birds and reptiles are when their owners pass.

There are a huge number of people, millions, who keep parrots and they live as long as people

I actually think the amount of abandoned dogs would go down we wouldn't be breeding them like crazy if they lived that long, I would love it if my fur family lived longer

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What about cats? I want my cat to outlive me.

Parrots still get purchased and they often out live their owner

This is my greatest wish. My sweet pups inevitable demise tears me up already even though it's probably 10 years away.

I bet they would still get dogs, but there would be more abandoned dogs.