Flossie was born in 1995. By 2022, she was nearly 27 years old and had been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living cat in the world.
But even a record-breaking cat can find herself in need of a home.
A long life, and many changes
Flossie began life as part of a colony of stray cats near a hospital in Merseyside, England. Over the years she had more than one owner. When her second owner died, Flossie went to live with that owner’s son. Later, his circumstances changed and he could no longer keep her.
So Flossie, at nearly 27, was taken to the charity Cats Protection. Would anyone take on the oldest cat in the world?
The perfect match
Cats Protection’s Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and District branch found the answer: Vicki Green, who lives in Orpington, Kent. Vicki had plenty of experience with older cats. Her previous cat, Honeybun, had lived to 21.
There was one more lovely detail. Vicki was 27 years old herself, the same age as Flossie.
Still loved
Flossie now has a calm home with someone who understands senior cats, and a favourite yellow blanket to snuggle in. Her story shows that even the oldest cats deserve, and can find, a loving place to rest.
Thinking about adopting a senior pet?
Older dogs and cats are often calm, gentle and already house-trained. If you are curious whether a senior pet could fit your life, our Adopting an Older Pet guides are a good place to start.
Source: This story was originally reported by ITV News. Flossie was rehomed through Cats Protection. We have retold it in our own words.
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