12/16/2025
We love animals, talking about pets, playing with your pets, educating clients on care, the list can go on and on. But this time of year, please remember, if you are giving a pet for Christmas, you are responsible for that pet. Remember kids will not take care of them 100% like they promised, giving to a parent- think about if they get sick and can’t take care of it anymore, will you? Boyfriend/girlfriend - what happens if you breakup or become allergic?
Please do your research, call a vet that specializes in that animal, find out about daily care, how much it cost to feed and budget for care and emergencies. Every animal deserves a great life and not just forgotten in a cage or outside. Please research first.
Average lifespan of some pets, this is just an average as each species and breeds can live longer then you think!
Dog - 8-14 years
Cat - 8-16 years
Bunny - 8-12 years
Bird 3-80+ years
Hamster - 1-4 years
Guinea pig - 5-7 years
Gerbil - 2-8 years
Goldfish - 10-30 years
Snake - 15-30+ years
Bearded dragon - 8-15 years
Turtles - 20-50 years
African spurred tortoise - 50-100+ years
