An almost 27-year-old senior cat from the UK has earned herself a Guinness World Record as the “Oldest Living Cat,” for her esteemed age, which is equivalent to 120 human years.
Flossie lives with her adoptive owner in London, England. The senior feline was 26 years and 316 days old as of Nov. 10, the day her age was recognized by Guinness World Records in conjunction with the UK’s leading cat charity, Cats Protection.
Flossie, a brown and black kitty has overtaken Corduroy, the previous oldest living cat, who was 26 years and 300 days old when he held the title.
Flossie with her owner, Vicki Green. (Courtesy of Cats Protection via Guinness World Records)
“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,” Flossie’s adoptive owner, Vicki Green, said in a statement. “She’s so affectionate and playful, especially sweet when you remember how old she is … she never turns her nose up at the chance of a good meal, except when she’s snuggled on her favorite yellow blanket.”…