Meet The World’s Oldest Cat Aged 26 Who Was Adopted From A Shelter
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
Now he holds the Guinness World Record for the world`s oldest living cat
Corduroy is now 26 years old which would be 121 in cat years!
But he still acts like a youngster
“Corduroy certainly does not act his age – he still jumps onto counters and jumps down,” said Reed
“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”
“I strongly believe the key to his longevity is the fact we did not declaw him and allowed him to go outside”
“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”
The cat has a mellow personality and loves cuddles and cat naps in the sun!
He enjoys the attention he gets from other people, and is patient with children
Corduroy was adopted when his owner Reed was only 7 years old
“It is an honour to have Corduroy in our life, I honestly don’t remember much of my life without him”
“He is a wonderful companion and I hope to give him a happy and healthy life for many more years”
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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Share on FacebookDeclawing is a barbaric practice and should be made illegal, as it is in Europe.
Declawing?? Is this a common thing? In South Sfrica there is no vet who would do something so barbaric.
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.
Load More Replies...He looks a lot like our Sophia. I hope she does as well. Never declaw a cat. That's like cutting your fingers off. Sophia-sti...y-Copy.jpg
Hi Corduroy, my name is Winky, you are so handsome. "paw bumps* and wishes for many, many more years of good life! My inspiration, Pepper, lived to be 22 years old, she was also allowed to get outside and was never declawed. Reed & Cee (my secretary - tee hee) are definitely cat people!
I love cats & I have three, but I would never declaw them. They do like to scratch on things, but we bought several things made just for cats to scratch & play on. They are so much fun to watch.
Corduroy is such a cool cat..it looks like he went in a plane flying adventure. Our cat Snickers is our amazing female spitting image adventure cat. She goes sailing. https://katzenworld.co.uk/2021/12/11/guest-star-cat-dont-go-sailing-without-your-biscuits/
Just came from a nother Bored Panda Post claiming that THIS cat is the oldest... AND hold the Record Guiness.... https://www.boredpanda.com/31-year-old-cat-nutmeg/
In one of the photos it looks like he was on the plane, the window looked like a plane window. Am I seeing wrong or was that cat on a plane? Also he doesn't look that old which is good because it means he's very healthy.
NEVER DECLAW YOUR CATS, NEVER, EVER!! If you don't want a cat to claw at your furniture don't get a cat, or get a straching post (or mat, some cats prefer those) and TEACH it from an early age not to touch the furniture, and get it something to play with so it won't get bored. If a child starts pulling at the curtains you don't cut of their fingers, don't you? You stop it and give it something else to play with. "Hur-durr, but claws are prickly and they hurt when I hug him/her", there's something called nail clippers, ya know? Like you use to cut your own nails? And if all you want a hug buddie get a plushie. No feeding, no nails, no smell; problem solved.
My own cat is almost 13, so officially a senior, and he's perfect <3 We live in an appartment so he can't go outside, but when we take him with us to Gramma he loves playing in the grass in the backyard, and then goes off to wherever he wants, and he always returns. Only once did he stay away overnight and it scared the living sht out of us, but he returned before daybreak, maybe he got lost :P . It's only a shame that he gets so unneasy with car travels, he gets sick and pees and poops, and it's an adventure that sadly does not make it worth it to bring him every time we go there because it's a very short stay, although he loves being there :( .
Load More Replies...With all due respect.... she said she didn't declaw him like she wants a medal...? Like she might have actually considered it at one time. Glad you evolved, Honey... but really... people shouldn't even be thinking about it. x
I think is very cruel to de clowning a cat ; is so easy to trim the "nails" and if they have inside the house a few those scratches toys they don't messed up with furniture. I have 4 cats 2 stay inside, but i take them outside in the yard every day, and 2 who stay outside how long they like , but i check on them every a few hours, and between 7 and 9 i put them inside for the night. The ones who stay outside alone , rarely trim their nails, they need them to defend themselves. I love all my cats i i am like crazy when is late and I can't find one , from the two who spent time outside by themselves.
If she adopted him in 89 wouldn't he be 27 if he was less than a year at time of adoption?
What a magnificent looking boy!! And he looks in remarkable shape for his age which goes to show how well loved and cared for he is. Sweet to see her husband loves him lots too. --- I agree that if it's possible, going outside and hunting mice helps keep them healthy. Unfortunately where I live, an outside cat has a short lifespan thanks to coyotes eating them and even large hawks and eagles ...not to mention cars and stupid people still leaving antifreeze in open containers plus sundry poisons.
I have 4 cats,and Scampy is the eldest (15 this August). He looks like an 8 year old and acts like a kitten, still very agile and still plays. I hope he lives to be be 26 and beyond and I hope all my cats do! :)
I have 4 cats,and Scampy is the eldest (15 this August). He looks like a 8 year old and acts like a kitten, still very agile and still plays. I hope he lives to be be 26 and beyond and I hope all my cats do! :)
no, that's not the oldest cat in the world, how can you possibly know who is the oldest cat in the world? I myself know an older cat than that. She is 29 1/2 years old and lives across the street in my neighboor's house and i happen to have a photo of her which i am sending you , feel free to email me about the cat , at thkalas@yahoo.gr Penny1.jpg
I would like to add thAt possibly his happy long life was because of the love and care you have given him over his life. Bless you. My rescue cat, Roy, looks exactly like Corduroy.
My great Maine c**n lived to be 20 years 3 months. They are great cats.
Probably the breed(s) helps, but yes, being allowed the stimulus of outdoor life is vital to a cat's well-being, because it is not normal for ANY animal to be kept indoors. Ignore the stats about longevity of indoor cats. I believe it is false. When you give adequate positive attention to your cat, and provide it with quality food (NOT dry kibble - that is devoid of nutrients - the closer it is to what a wild cat eats, the better), it knows it is loved, and will be more careful outdoors. I have observed this, myself. If you MUST keep your cat indoors (city-life, or high-traffic area), you MUST provide daily stimulus, quality food, a pot of fresh grass, a sun lamp, and adequate exercise. Otherwise, it will do everything it can to get your attention in ways you will think are "naughty". And NEVER EVER sever its limbs (so-called declawing). If you don't want it "damaging" your furniture, don't get a cat. BTW, danger outdoors is the same for any living being, including your children.
I hope Corduroy breaks the current record. But his Mom is misleading people by saying going outside is the key to a long life. Animal health statistics prove otherwise. While I am glad that Corduroy has been very luck out of doors, cats will live longer, healthier and safer lives inside.
AnnieLaurie, I understand your feeling about this, but it is actually false. I have discovered that what is a true key to a cat's long-term well-being, is providing it with daily positive attention, PLUS allowing it to be outdoors. An indoor life is not at all normal for ANY animal. Yes, there are dangers, but there are dangers for EVERY living thing. Would you keep your children indoors at all times, just because there is a chance it will get hit by a car? Catch pneumonia? If you really must keep a cat indoors (and I get this, when it comes to living in a city or high-traffic area), then you MUST entertain it daily, you must provide it with adequate exercise, quality food - NOT dry kibble, which is devoid of nutrients - you should provide live grass and a sun lamp. We have, so far, had three cats who lived very long, all allowed outdoors - we made it a priority to find a home that is safe for our pets. It is about QUALITY of life. Bottom-line.
Load More Replies..."“I strongly believe the key to his longevity is the fact we ...allowed him to go outside”" The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 7 years vs 12 years for indoor. While it's true he's going to be healthier, he's also more likely to get killed. It's a worthwhile trade off sometimes, but in most areas it's a death sentence. Usually it's either cars or predators.
As it is with any living being, including your children. Think about that. Also, longevity has a lot to do with how much positive attention you give, showing that it is loved. It is just as with children. If they know they are loved, they are more careful. I have observed this myself. I am highly skeptical of these stats. And, 12 years is not that long. We make it a priority to always choose a home that is safe for our pets to go out. For those who must keep their cats indoors because of external dangers, they MUST make an effort to daily provide stimulus, and quality food. And STOP using chemicals such as air-"fresheners", and dryer sheets, etc. This stuff is poison to ALL living beings, including humans, but most especially cats.
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Letting cats be cats and go outside (and yes, declawing is totally barbaric) is best for them. All my friends with sad "indoor cats" need to know how much they are animals and need to hunt.
Yes let's ignore all the dangers for a cat outside....humans who abuse, foxes, poisoning, coyotes, cars. Our three indoor cats are not bored but it takes a bit of effort and time which moat people couldn't be bothered with!
Load More Replies...Is it possible to add an 'ñ' to the writers' last name? And maybe a french è tilde, and a portuguesse ç cedilla? It would be really cool.
Declawing is a barbaric practice and should be made illegal, as it is in Europe.
Declawing?? Is this a common thing? In South Sfrica there is no vet who would do something so barbaric.
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.
Load More Replies...He looks a lot like our Sophia. I hope she does as well. Never declaw a cat. That's like cutting your fingers off. Sophia-sti...y-Copy.jpg
Hi Corduroy, my name is Winky, you are so handsome. "paw bumps* and wishes for many, many more years of good life! My inspiration, Pepper, lived to be 22 years old, she was also allowed to get outside and was never declawed. Reed & Cee (my secretary - tee hee) are definitely cat people!
I love cats & I have three, but I would never declaw them. They do like to scratch on things, but we bought several things made just for cats to scratch & play on. They are so much fun to watch.
Corduroy is such a cool cat..it looks like he went in a plane flying adventure. Our cat Snickers is our amazing female spitting image adventure cat. She goes sailing. https://katzenworld.co.uk/2021/12/11/guest-star-cat-dont-go-sailing-without-your-biscuits/
Just came from a nother Bored Panda Post claiming that THIS cat is the oldest... AND hold the Record Guiness.... https://www.boredpanda.com/31-year-old-cat-nutmeg/
In one of the photos it looks like he was on the plane, the window looked like a plane window. Am I seeing wrong or was that cat on a plane? Also he doesn't look that old which is good because it means he's very healthy.
NEVER DECLAW YOUR CATS, NEVER, EVER!! If you don't want a cat to claw at your furniture don't get a cat, or get a straching post (or mat, some cats prefer those) and TEACH it from an early age not to touch the furniture, and get it something to play with so it won't get bored. If a child starts pulling at the curtains you don't cut of their fingers, don't you? You stop it and give it something else to play with. "Hur-durr, but claws are prickly and they hurt when I hug him/her", there's something called nail clippers, ya know? Like you use to cut your own nails? And if all you want a hug buddie get a plushie. No feeding, no nails, no smell; problem solved.
My own cat is almost 13, so officially a senior, and he's perfect <3 We live in an appartment so he can't go outside, but when we take him with us to Gramma he loves playing in the grass in the backyard, and then goes off to wherever he wants, and he always returns. Only once did he stay away overnight and it scared the living sht out of us, but he returned before daybreak, maybe he got lost :P . It's only a shame that he gets so unneasy with car travels, he gets sick and pees and poops, and it's an adventure that sadly does not make it worth it to bring him every time we go there because it's a very short stay, although he loves being there :( .
Load More Replies...With all due respect.... she said she didn't declaw him like she wants a medal...? Like she might have actually considered it at one time. Glad you evolved, Honey... but really... people shouldn't even be thinking about it. x
I think is very cruel to de clowning a cat ; is so easy to trim the "nails" and if they have inside the house a few those scratches toys they don't messed up with furniture. I have 4 cats 2 stay inside, but i take them outside in the yard every day, and 2 who stay outside how long they like , but i check on them every a few hours, and between 7 and 9 i put them inside for the night. The ones who stay outside alone , rarely trim their nails, they need them to defend themselves. I love all my cats i i am like crazy when is late and I can't find one , from the two who spent time outside by themselves.
If she adopted him in 89 wouldn't he be 27 if he was less than a year at time of adoption?
What a magnificent looking boy!! And he looks in remarkable shape for his age which goes to show how well loved and cared for he is. Sweet to see her husband loves him lots too. --- I agree that if it's possible, going outside and hunting mice helps keep them healthy. Unfortunately where I live, an outside cat has a short lifespan thanks to coyotes eating them and even large hawks and eagles ...not to mention cars and stupid people still leaving antifreeze in open containers plus sundry poisons.
I have 4 cats,and Scampy is the eldest (15 this August). He looks like an 8 year old and acts like a kitten, still very agile and still plays. I hope he lives to be be 26 and beyond and I hope all my cats do! :)
I have 4 cats,and Scampy is the eldest (15 this August). He looks like a 8 year old and acts like a kitten, still very agile and still plays. I hope he lives to be be 26 and beyond and I hope all my cats do! :)
no, that's not the oldest cat in the world, how can you possibly know who is the oldest cat in the world? I myself know an older cat than that. She is 29 1/2 years old and lives across the street in my neighboor's house and i happen to have a photo of her which i am sending you , feel free to email me about the cat , at thkalas@yahoo.gr Penny1.jpg
I would like to add thAt possibly his happy long life was because of the love and care you have given him over his life. Bless you. My rescue cat, Roy, looks exactly like Corduroy.
My great Maine c**n lived to be 20 years 3 months. They are great cats.
Probably the breed(s) helps, but yes, being allowed the stimulus of outdoor life is vital to a cat's well-being, because it is not normal for ANY animal to be kept indoors. Ignore the stats about longevity of indoor cats. I believe it is false. When you give adequate positive attention to your cat, and provide it with quality food (NOT dry kibble - that is devoid of nutrients - the closer it is to what a wild cat eats, the better), it knows it is loved, and will be more careful outdoors. I have observed this, myself. If you MUST keep your cat indoors (city-life, or high-traffic area), you MUST provide daily stimulus, quality food, a pot of fresh grass, a sun lamp, and adequate exercise. Otherwise, it will do everything it can to get your attention in ways you will think are "naughty". And NEVER EVER sever its limbs (so-called declawing). If you don't want it "damaging" your furniture, don't get a cat. BTW, danger outdoors is the same for any living being, including your children.
I hope Corduroy breaks the current record. But his Mom is misleading people by saying going outside is the key to a long life. Animal health statistics prove otherwise. While I am glad that Corduroy has been very luck out of doors, cats will live longer, healthier and safer lives inside.
AnnieLaurie, I understand your feeling about this, but it is actually false. I have discovered that what is a true key to a cat's long-term well-being, is providing it with daily positive attention, PLUS allowing it to be outdoors. An indoor life is not at all normal for ANY animal. Yes, there are dangers, but there are dangers for EVERY living thing. Would you keep your children indoors at all times, just because there is a chance it will get hit by a car? Catch pneumonia? If you really must keep a cat indoors (and I get this, when it comes to living in a city or high-traffic area), then you MUST entertain it daily, you must provide it with adequate exercise, quality food - NOT dry kibble, which is devoid of nutrients - you should provide live grass and a sun lamp. We have, so far, had three cats who lived very long, all allowed outdoors - we made it a priority to find a home that is safe for our pets. It is about QUALITY of life. Bottom-line.
Load More Replies..."“I strongly believe the key to his longevity is the fact we ...allowed him to go outside”" The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 7 years vs 12 years for indoor. While it's true he's going to be healthier, he's also more likely to get killed. It's a worthwhile trade off sometimes, but in most areas it's a death sentence. Usually it's either cars or predators.
As it is with any living being, including your children. Think about that. Also, longevity has a lot to do with how much positive attention you give, showing that it is loved. It is just as with children. If they know they are loved, they are more careful. I have observed this myself. I am highly skeptical of these stats. And, 12 years is not that long. We make it a priority to always choose a home that is safe for our pets to go out. For those who must keep their cats indoors because of external dangers, they MUST make an effort to daily provide stimulus, and quality food. And STOP using chemicals such as air-"fresheners", and dryer sheets, etc. This stuff is poison to ALL living beings, including humans, but most especially cats.
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Letting cats be cats and go outside (and yes, declawing is totally barbaric) is best for them. All my friends with sad "indoor cats" need to know how much they are animals and need to hunt.
Yes let's ignore all the dangers for a cat outside....humans who abuse, foxes, poisoning, coyotes, cars. Our three indoor cats are not bored but it takes a bit of effort and time which moat people couldn't be bothered with!
Load More Replies...Is it possible to add an 'ñ' to the writers' last name? And maybe a french è tilde, and a portuguesse ç cedilla? It would be really cool.
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