Minnesota Valley Humane Society A Pet to Last a Lifetime

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Knowing your pet’s life expectancy at the beginning of your relationship can prepare you for a potentially early demise or a lifelong responsibility. Here are some typical life expectancies of some common types of pets: Animal Typical Life Span Cats/Dogs Cats 15 to 20 years Dogs (smaller breeds live longer than standard or giant breeds) 8 to 15 years Birds Canaries 10 to 20 years Finches 2 to 10 years Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds 15 years Large Parrots 50 to 100 years Midsize parrots (Senegal, Conure) 30 years Fish Goldfish Up to several decades Other freshwater fish A few years Saltwater fish 2 months to 2 years Reptiles and Amphibians Aquatic turtles 20 years Box turtles Up to 100 years Frogs 5 to 13 years Iguanas 10 to 20 years Lizards 5 to 20 years Salamanders Up to 30 years Snakes 25 to 50 years Small Pets Chinchillas 10 years alone, 15 in pairs Dwarf Rabbits 7 to 10 years Ferrets 6 to 12 years Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats 2 to 3 years Guinea pigs,Hedgehogs 5 to 8 years7 to 10 years Tarantulas 5 years Return to General fact Sheets Page

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Minnesota Valley Humane Society
1313 East Highway 13, Burnsville MN 55337
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Telephone: 952-894-5000
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We are open six days a week: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. We are closed on Mondays.

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