We often wonder who holds the title of the oldest, smallest, or tallest person in the world. But how many of us have thought about the world’s oldest dog? Well, here’s her story.
Typically, dogs live around 10 to 15 years. Any dog lover knows that’s never enough time with their furry friend. So, if your pet outlives that span, you’re luckier than most.
Maggie, an Australian Kelpie, lived on a farm with Brian and his family. She became famous for earning the title of “World’s Oldest Living Dog.”
When Maggie passed away in 2015, she was an incredible 30 years old. The previous record for the oldest dog was set in 1939 by a pup who lived to be 29.
Brian, Maggie’s owner, shared that she spent her last days happy and peaceful. Even in her old age, she never missed a chance to growl at any suspicious cats wandering by.
Losing Maggie was heartbreaking for Brian, but he found comfort knowing how lucky he was to have spent so many years with her. He knew her time was coming, so he made sure her final days were full of joy.
Many pet lovers might feel a little jealous of the bond Brian had with Maggie. We all wish we could keep our pets with us forever.
Maybe, with advances in technology, one day we’ll find a way to extend the lives of our beloved animals. But until then, remember to make them happy and cherish every moment. We get to love many dogs in our lifetime, but each dog only gets one owner. Let that sink in.
