Local cat owners may be interested to know that some felines are able to live well into their late teens and early 20s. While the average lifespan of a pet cat is around 12 to 18 years, some cats are known to exceed this range. Veterinarians in the area often care for cats that have reached their late teens and early 20s, suggesting that some cats are able to live longer than average.

Further information on the longest-living cat breeds is available from the Galveston County Daily News. For those looking to learn more about the longevity of cats, the Galveston County Daily News has more details on the topic, including information on the longest-living breeds.