British-born Flossie has set a new record as the world’s oldest living cat.
The Guinness World Records officially awarded the title to the feline, born in 1995.
The cat has had several owners over its lifetime, but currently resides in South East London.
Her new owner says she is remarkably fit for her advanced years.
What is the oldest cat currently alive?
Guinness World Records and the charity Cats Protection confirmed that Flossie was the oldest in the world. cat.
Flossie was given to the charity at the age of 26 when her owner could no longer care for her.
“We were flabbergasted when veterinary records showed Flossie to be almost 27 years old,” said Naomi Rosling, Kent branch coordinator of Cats Protection.
“He’s the oldest cat I’ve ever met, at least 120 in human years. If I’m in such good shape at his age, with someone doing the best for me when I need it the most, I will be a very happy lady.”
Where does the oldest cat in the world live?
Fortunately, the charity found the feline a new home where he would be well cared for.
Flossie has been relocated with Vicky Green, who lives in south-east London and is an experienced senior caretaker.
Green says that Flossie is deaf and has failing eyesight, but is nonetheless playful and affectionate.
Green is also the same age as Flossie, who will be 27 in a few weeks.
“I knew from the start that Flossie was a special cat, but I never imagined that I would share my home with a Guinness World Records title holder,” Green said.
“She sometimes misses her litter box or needs help grooming, but I can help with all of that. We’re in this together.”
Green says his new animals is always hungry for food unless she is curled up in her favorite yellow blanket.
What is the oldest cat ever recorded?
Flossie’s remarkable age amounts to 120 years cat years, according to Guinness World Records.
But she still has many years left if she wants to beat the eldest cat never recorded.
That title goes to Creme Puff, who lived 38 years and three incredible days in Austin, Texas.