(knocks on wood for luck) I've had Solon for almost nine years now. He's a wonderful old Lab and I see him aging now. We also looked after an old Springer Spaniel every summer when his family went to Ireland. Him and I were very attached and he was put to sleep when I was 14. I guess they had him since I could remember - I was three or four. When they made the appointment in the fall, his owners had to come get him from me. Him and I went everywhere together. I even wrote a song when he died. Sure, it was to the tune of "St. Elmos' Fire" but the thought was there!

What is the longest you ever had the same pet and what was it?