” At nearly age 64, I shouldn’t be replacing pets as they pass. “
That’s no way to be thinking. My mom passed away last year at 102, so I’m thinking I might have almost 40 years to go.
Several generations of pets.
I have similar patterns in my family. Fortunately, the long life seems to be associated with good health for the most part. Mother is 94 and cognitively as sharp as she's ever been. The arthritis slows her down but she's otherwise fine.
My uncle Dave is 103, so I may have a few years left.