This is a list of the oldest cats in the world, verified or not, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years. Aging in cats depends on breed, size and diet.
Some of the ages reported here are approximate. Others are based on either estimates or hearsay. Few of them have been confirmed by any authoritative agency. Creme Puff (1967–2005) of Austin, Texas, is the oldest verified cat ever, while Flossie (born 29 December 1995) is the oldest living verified cat (), at 30 years.
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RankNameBirth date Death date Age reportedin mostrecent sourceDescription Sex Country of originCite.Notes1Creme Puff3 August 19676 August 2005Tabby mixFemaleUnited StatesSame owner as Granpa Rexs AllenBaby1970March 200837–38 yearsBlack DSHMaleUnited States2Puss28 November 190329 November 1939TabbyMaleUnited Kingdom3MaMay–June 19235 November 195734 years, 5 monthsTabby DSHFemaleUnited Kingdom4Granpa Rexs Allen1 February 19641 April 199834 years, 2 monthsSphynx-Devon RexMaleUnited StatesSame owner as Creme Puff. Age reported as 26 in 1996 newspaper article, then as 33 at death in 1998.Owner later claimed to have "miscalculated" ageGreat Grandma Wad198734 yearsThai cat (Wichien Maat)FemaleThailandSarahMarch 1982September 201533 years, 6 monthsFemaleNew ZealandPatata198926 January 202333 yearsTabbyFemaleItalyMiez MazFebruary 201233 yearsMaleSwitzerlandSasha1986201933 yearsTortoiseshell catFemaleNorthern IrelandRubbleMay 19883 July 202032 years, 2 monthsMaine CoonMaleUnited KingdomReference indicates the cat died just before reaching his 32nd birthday.Rosie1 June 199114 September 202433 yearsTortoiseshell catFemaleUnited KingdomTigerJuly 198822 July 202032 yearsGinger tabbyMaleUnited States5KittyJune 1957June 1989Just short of 32 yearsFemaleUnited KingdomOldest recorded feline mother; gave birth to a litter of 2 kittens at the age of 30.Jylppy5 July 199420 July 202632 years, 15 daysMaleMaleFinlandSpikeMay 1970July 200131 years, 2 monthsLonghair (Ginger and white)MaleUnited KingdomKikaJune 19873 July 201831 yearsFemaleSerbiaPRIČA O JEDNOJ REKORDERKI: Kika, mačka iz Srbije, je živela 31 GODINU i bila je NAJSTARIJA ŽIVA MACA NA SVETU! Minja Cat, 3 October 2021Nutmeg198629 August 201731 yearsTabbyMaleUnited KingdomChicchi1991October 202231 yearsFemaleItalyTom1977200830 years, Black and white DSHMaleNorwayRef cites proof of castration from 1978, in conjunction with the cat's ear-marking. Put down due to poor health about half a year after turning 30 years.Whiskey1 August 198511 September 2015Black and white DSHMaleUnited Kingdom6Flossie29 December 199530 yearsTortoiseshell catFemaleUnited KingdomGuinness World Records verified as oldest living cat.7Scooter26 March 1986March or April 201630 yearsSiamese catMaleUnited StatesHenryMarch 1986201630 yearsTabbyMaleUnited KingdomMissan1985201530 yearsFemaleSwedenEbony199016 April 202030 years Black DSHFemaleUnited KingdomSqueak198729 yearsCalico catFemaleUnited StatesSoot1987201628 – 29 yearsBlack catMaleCanadaMinky199419 August 202126 – 27 yearsPersian catFemaleSouth KoreaOldest cat recorded in South KoreaTiffany Two13 March 198822 May 2015Tortoiseshell catFemaleUnited StatesWadsworth6 March 198627 yearsBlack and white DSHMaleUnited KingdomCorduroy1 August 1989October 201627 yearsTabbyMaleUnited StatesMarduk199526 yearsBlack DSHMaleNew ZealandHobo1986October 201226 yearsWhite DSHFemaleUnited States
See also List of individual cats List of longest-living dogs List of longest-living organisms Loonkito, long-lived lion
References
External links Oldest Cats at Messybeast.com