I don't think I've ever had a pet that has died. I got my first REAL pet when I was in 4 th grade, my dog Fridae. And she is still with us, she will be 6 years old this spring. My goldfish is only 4 years old, and my rabbits are only a year old. WAIT A MINUTE! I THAT BACK! I DID HAVE A PET THAT DIED. My other goldfish, Oscar. He died and Bubbles obviously ate him because he was a skeleton when I found him. ewwwwwwwwwww yuck!