Bringing a creature into your home that might outlive a mortgage changes how you think about pet ownership. Most people expect ten years or so for dogs (and 15 for cats), but some animals stay with ... AZ Animals on MSN: Indoor cats live longer, but are they actually happy?

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Here’s what the science says Psychology Today: The Clout of Companion Animal Psychology for Dogs and Cats Yahoo: Want a Pet That Stays a While? Try One of These 14 Pets with the Longest Lifespan Want a Pet That Stays a While? Try One of These 14 Pets with the Longest Lifespan Cat owners often debate whether cats should live indoors or roam outside. Indoor cats face fewer dangers from traffic, predators, and disease, and research shows they live much longer than those ...

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Indoor cats live longer, but are they actually happy? Here’s what the science says Psychologist Zazie Todd makes the science of dog and cat behavior widely accessible and teaches pet guardians how to use positive, force-free methods.