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Meet The World’s Oldest Cat Aged 26 Who Was Adopted From A Shelter
Meet The World’s Oldest Cat Aged 26 Who Was Adopted From A Shelter
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Meet The World’s Oldest Cat Aged 26 Who Was Adopted From A Shelter

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Corduroy is one naughty pensioner cat. Being 26 (121 in cat years), he refuses to act his age. He holds the Guinness World Records title for the world`s oldest living cat, but he still jumps onto counters and enjoys his time outdoors. Adopted from a shelter in Oregon, when his owner Reed Okura was only 7 years old, the half Maine Coon cat is still going strong.

Despite being on a special low-protein diet to protect his kidneys, Corduroy is in a remarkably good health. “I strongly believe the key to his longevity is the fact we did not declaw him and allowed him to go outside,” said Reed. “He was able to defend himself and exercise his body and mind by hunting. Corduroy still catches critters but is not as good as he once was, thankfully.

“It is an honour to have Corduroy in our life, I honestly don’t remember much of my life without him,” she added. “He is a wonderful companion and I hope to give him a happy and healthy life for many more years.”

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    Corduroy was adopted from a shelter in Oregon in 1989

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    Now he holds the Guinness World Record for the world`s oldest living cat

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    Corduroy is now 26 years old which would be 121 in cat years!

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    But he still acts like a youngster

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    “Corduroy certainly does not act his age – he still jumps onto counters and jumps down,” said Reed

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    “Every night, he glides up our flight of stairs and jumps onto our bed and sleeps with us before waking us up every morning around 5am”

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    “I strongly believe the key to his longevity is the fact we did not declaw him and allowed him to go outside”

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    “He was able to defend himself and exercise his body and mind by hunting”

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    “Corduroy still catches critters but is not as good as he once was, thankfully”

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    The cat has a mellow personality and loves cuddles and cat naps in the sun!

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    He enjoys the attention he gets from other people, and is patient with children

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    Corduroy was adopted when his owner Reed was only 7 years old

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    “It is an honour to have Corduroy in our life, I honestly don’t remember much of my life without him”

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    “He is a wonderful companion and I hope to give him a happy and healthy life for many more years”

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    The oldest cat ever lived was 38-year-old Crème Puff, so Corduroy still has many golden years ahead of him!

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    Crazy in love with my sweet rescue pup https://www.instagram.com/rescueshepskybella/

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    StephenMalbon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Declawing is a barbaric practice and should be made illegal, as it is in Europe.

    TrangLê
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's even older than me. I hope my cats would be able to live as long as him <3

    BeverleyMace
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Declawing?? Is this a common thing? In South Sfrica there is no vet who would do something so barbaric.

    TamaraHeikalo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it is, unfortunately, here in North America. People are more interested in protecting their damned furniture. In our house, we say: That is what the furniture is for! When you've got cats, you make room for them, too. Some say it is also needed when someone has an illness such as AIDS. I understand this, but something ELSE should be done, other than severing the limbs of a family member.

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    StephenMalbon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Declawing is a barbaric practice and should be made illegal, as it is in Europe.

    TrangLê
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's even older than me. I hope my cats would be able to live as long as him <3

    BeverleyMace
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Declawing?? Is this a common thing? In South Sfrica there is no vet who would do something so barbaric.

    TamaraHeikalo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it is, unfortunately, here in North America. People are more interested in protecting their damned furniture. In our house, we say: That is what the furniture is for! When you've got cats, you make room for them, too. Some say it is also needed when someone has an illness such as AIDS. I understand this, but something ELSE should be done, other than severing the limbs of a family member.

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