Oregon cat is world's oldest at 26 years, 13 days: Guinness

[yuiyoshida]

An Oregon cat with a fondness for sharp cheddar and catching mice has become the oldest pet feline in the world at 26 years and 13 days, Guinness World Records officials said on Thursday.



REUTERS: An Oregon cat with a fondness for sharp cheddar and catching mice has become the oldest pet feline in the world at 26 years and 13 days, Guinness World Records officials said on Thursday.

Corduroy lives in the rural community of Sisters, Oregon, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Portland, and spends plenty of time outside, the organization said in a statement.

Since kittenhood, Corduroy has lived with owner Ashley Reed Okura, who was only seven years old when the cat entered her life, Guinness officials said.

"The secret has been allowing him to be a cat - hunting and getting plenty of love," Reed Okura said in a statement.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/oregon-cat-is-world-s-old/2050050.html

[davidpdx]

1. That is one lucky cat

Sounds like he has always had lots of exercise and been taken care of well. I believe 16-20 years is about average for cats.

Hurray Corduroy from Oregon!

[dogknob]

2. Had to check... :( R.I.P. Tiffany 2

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2015/06/04/worlds-oldest-cat-dies-at-age-27/

[shenmue]

4. Awww

[Helen Borg]

3. Looks in great shape!

no wrinkles at all!

[romanic]

5. Awww :)

I have noticed that domesticated cats that are "allowed to be out" tend to be more active and thus live longer than a cat that stays indoors all the time. My cat is going to be 16 years old and still runs around in our backyard, crazy as he was when he was only 6. lol

[Vinca]

6. They wouldn't live longer in my neighborhood. Too many coyotes.

I used to let my cats out and I'm sure one died prematurely because of a fisher cat attack. If you can cage in an area outside where they're protected, fine. Otherwise, it's a dangerous world for kitties out there. My current 2 are happy roaming our big house and hunting mice that make their way through our 200 year old stone foundation. The oldest is 15 and she's in great health. I expect her to make at least 20.

[LisaL]

7. They don't live longer on average, because there are too many dangers for them to be outside.

"Indoor cats have an average life span of 12 - 20 years when compared to 1 - 5 years for a cat kept outdoors."

http://www.petco.com/Content/ArticleList/Article/13/2/181/Reasons-to-Keep-Your-Cat-Indoors.aspx

[KittyWampus]

9. I think you'd have factor in feral cats who live wholly outdoors...

Not at all arguing with you.

Just wondering about the stats and too lazy to look into it.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND LISAL

[MineralMan]

8. I had a gray tabby that lived to be 24.

She came inside and went outside as she pleased, and was active until the day she died. Best cat ever!