Creme Puff (cat) facts for kids
Creme Puff in 1996 (aged 29)
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| Other name(s) | Crème Puff |
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| Species | Felis catus |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | August 3, 1967 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2005 (aged 38) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Owner | Jake Perry |
Creme Puff was an amazing domestic cat. She was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005. That means she lived for an incredible 38 years and 3 days!
Creme Puff was owned by Jake Perry, who lived in Austin, Texas. She holds the official record in the Guinness World Records as the oldest cat ever. Imagine a cat living longer than many people's careers!
Jake Perry was also the owner of another very old cat named Granpa Rex Allen. Granpa was born in 1964 and lived to be 34 years and 2 months old, passing away in 1998. He was even named "Cat of the Year" in 1999 by Cats & Kittens magazine. Granpa Rex Allen was also featured in an earlier edition of the Guinness World Records as the oldest cat at that time. It seems Jake Perry had a special secret for helping his cats live long, happy lives!
What Made Creme Puff So Special?
Creme Puff's owner, Jake Perry, believed that her unique lifestyle and diet helped her live for so long. He had some interesting ideas about how to keep his cats healthy and happy.
Creme Puff's Diet
Jake Perry said that Creme Puff ate regular dry cat food. But he also added some unusual things to her meals! Her diet included:
- Broccoli
- Eggs
- Turkey bacon
- Coffee with cream
Every two days, she even got "an eyedropper full of red wine." Perry thought this special diet was the key to her long life. He claimed the wine helped keep her arteries healthy.
An Active and Fun Home
Jake Perry didn't just focus on food. He made sure Creme Puff and his other cats had a fun and active home environment.
- He turned his garage into a special movie theater just for his cats! They would watch nature documentaries there.
- Inside his home, he built wooden steps on the walls. This allowed the cats to climb and explore.
- He also created a safe, screened-in area in his backyard. This way, his pets, including Creme Puff, could enjoy being outdoors safely.
All these things together – a special diet and an active, stimulating home – might have contributed to Creme Puff becoming the oldest cat ever recorded!
