List of longest-living cats Facts for Kids

Cats are amazing pets, and some of them live for a very, very long time! This article is about the oldest cats known in the world. Some of their ages are officially checked, while others are just reported by their owners. To be on this list, a cat needs to have lived for at least 25 years. That's like a human living to be over 100!

The oldest cat ever officially confirmed was named Creme Puff. She lived in Austin, Texas, and was born in 1967, passing away in 2005. She lived to be an incredible 38 years and 3 days old! Imagine a cat being older than your parents! As of 2022, the oldest living cat confirmed by Guinness World Records is Flossie, who was born in 1995 and is still going strong at 28 years old.

The Oldest Confirmed Cats
Other Cats Who Lived a Long Time
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The Oldest Confirmed Cats

It's really special when a cat lives for so long that their age can be officially checked. Here are some of the most famous and oldest cats whose ages have been verified.

Creme Puff: The Record Holder

Creme Puff holds the world record for the oldest cat ever! This tabby mix was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005. She lived for 38 years and 3 days. Her owner, Jake Perry, also owned another very old cat named Granpa Rexs Allen. Some people think his special diet might have helped his cats live so long.

Puss: An Early Record Breaker

Puss was a male tabby cat from the United Kingdom. He was born on November 28, 1903, and lived until November 29, 1939. This means Puss lived for 36 years and 1 day! He held the record for the oldest cat for a long time before Creme Puff came along.

Ma: Another Long-Lived Tabby

Ma was a female tabby cat, also from the United Kingdom. She was born around May or June 1923 and passed away on November 5, 1957. Ma lived for about 34 years and 5 months. She was a domestic short-haired cat, showing that even regular house cats can live incredibly long lives.

Granpa Rexs Allen: A Unique Breed

Granpa Rexs Allen was a male cat from the United States. He was a mix of a Sphynx and a Devon Rex. He was born on February 1, 1964, and lived until April 1, 1998, making him 34 years and 2 months old. Interestingly, he had the same owner as Creme Puff!

Kitty: A Mother at 30

Kitty was a female cat from the United Kingdom, born in June 1957. She lived until June 1989, almost reaching 32 years old. What makes Kitty special is that she was the oldest recorded cat mother! She gave birth to two kittens when she was 30 years old, which is very rare for a cat.

Scooter: The Siamese Senior

Scooter was a male Siamese cat from the United States. He was born on March 26, 1986, and lived until April 8, 2016. Scooter lived for 30 years and 13 days. He was known for his playful spirit even in his old age.

Flossie: The Oldest Living Cat

Flossie is a female Tortoiseshell cat from the United Kingdom. She was born on December 29, 1995, and is still alive today! At 28 years old, she has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living cat.

Other Cats Who Lived a Long Time

Many other cats have been reported to live incredibly long lives, even if their ages haven't been officially verified by organizations like Guinness World Records. These stories show just how long and happy a cat's life can be!

Baby was a black domestic short-haired cat from the United States. He was born in 1970 and lived until March 2008, making him 37 or 38 years old.
Great Grandma Wad is a Thai cat from Thailand, born in 1987. She is reported to be still living at 36 or 37 years old!
Squeak is a calico cat from the United States, also born in 1987. She is also reported to be still living at 36 or 37 years old.
Sarah was a female cat from New Zealand. Born in March 1982, she lived until September 2015, reaching 33 years and 6 months.
Patata was a tabby cat from Italy. She was born in 1989 and passed away on January 26, 2023, living for 33 years.
Rubble was a male Maine Coon from the United Kingdom. He was born in May 1988 and lived until July 3, 2020, making him 32 years and 2 months old.
Rosie is a female Tortoiseshell cat from the United Kingdom, born on June 1, 1991. She is reported to be still living at 32 years old!
Nutmeg was a male tabby cat from the United Kingdom. Born in 1986, he lived until August 29, 2017, reaching 31 years old.

List of longest-living cats facts for kids

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