Animals that have outlived their owners

April24,2024

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Tiffany Two was recognized as the world's oldest living cat by Guinness World Records, living to be 27 years old.

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Tiffany Two (Cat)

Max, a terrier mix, lived to be 29 years old. His owner, Janelle Derouen, passed away when Max was 25.

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Max (Dog)

Jake, a Yorkshire terrier, lived to be 20 years old. His owner, Dale Buchanan, passed away when Jake was 18.

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Jake (Dog)

Puss, a tabby cat, lived to be 24 years old. His owner, Ann M. Taylor, passed away when Puss was 23.

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Puss (Cat)

Charlie, an African Grey parrot, lived to be 114 years old. His owner, Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, passed away when Charlie was 83.

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Charlie (Parrot)

Trigger, the famous horse of cowboy actor Roy Rogers, lived to be 33 years old. Rogers passed away when Trigger was 30.

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Trigger (Horse)

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is currently the world's oldest known living terrestrial animal at over 190 years old. He outlived numerous owners during his long lifespan.

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Jonathan (Tortoise)

Lin Wang, an Asian elephant, lived to be 86 years old. He outlived his last owner, a Taiwan-based veterinarian, who passed away when Lin Wang was in his early 70s.

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Lin Wang (Elephant)