MOGG OF AGES
Flossie, aged 26, is the world’s oldest cat
A 26-YEAR-OLD deaf and partially blind cat has been named the oldest in the world.
Flossie, who now lives with her fourth owner, entered the record books at 26 years and 316 days old on November 10.
The tortoiseshell moggy, who is the human equivalent of 120, was re-homed with Vicki Green, of Orpington, South East London, by the Cats Protection charity.
Flossie was one of a group of stray cats near a Merseyside hospital who were found homes by two workers.
Her first owner passed away after 10 years. Flossie then spent 14 years with her owner’s sister who then also died.
Flossie lived with another relative until a change in his circumstance meant she was handed to Cats Protection.
Vicki said: “I knew from the start that Flossie was a special cat, but I didn’t imagine I’d share my home with a Guinness World Records title holder. She’s so affectionate and playful, especially sweet when you remember how old she is.” The average life for a cat is 12 to 18 years. Guinness World Records’ Craig Glenday said: “We were so excited to hear about the lovely Flossie and celebrate her long life – it’s not every day you come across a cat who’s been around since the mid 90s.” He compared her to French woman Jeanne Calment, the oldest person ever, who died aged 122 years and 164 days.
Flossie’s so playful and loving given how old she is
VICKI GREEN PROUD OWNER OF FLOSSIE