Open Post: Hosted By Flossie, The World’s Oldest Living Cat

Introducing Flossie, the present Guinness World Record-holder for the oldest residing cat at 26 years and 316 days, to be exact. Flossie, who has since turned 27, was not too long ago adopted by Vicki Green, who bought her from Cats Protection, a British kitty charity. Cats Protection worker Naomi Rosling says she was “flabbergasted” when Flossie’s vet data revealed she was virtually 27. Vicki says she knew Flossie was particular however had no clue she’d be sharing her residence with world document holder. Suuure. Vicki in all probability scoured the Internet searching for the oldest cat doable, all in a sick try and be part of a Guinness World document. Sweetie, in order for you a document that badly, go see Spider-Man 292 instances in theaters like a traditional individual!

Here is gorgeous Flossie’s dramatic backstory: image it, Liverpool, 1995! Flossie was a months-old stray kitten who lived in a colony of cats near the Merseyside Hospital. Some hospital staff took pity on the kitties, and every determined to undertake one. Flossie lived fortunately together with her proprietor till they handed away 10 years later. Sad. After that, Flossie was taken in by her proprietor’s sister. 14 years later, her second proprietor additionally handed away. At the time of her second proprietor’s demise, Flossie was 24 years previous. Her late proprietor’s son took her in, however after three years, he realized he wasn’t the perfect individual to care for Ol’ Floss. So he made the tough determination to present the kitty to Cats Protection:

“It wasn’t an easy decision,” says Naomi Rosling at Cats Protection. “He sought our help when it was in Flossie’s best interests. Responsible cat ownership is when someone thinks about an animal’s needs above their feelings.”

When older or disabled kitties are put up for adoption, there’s a great likelihood they received’t discover a residence. But Flossie discovered a brand new momma in Vicki Green, who says, “I’ve always wanted to give older cats a comfortable later life.“ Vicki explains that, sometimes, Flossie misses her litter box or needs help grooming herself, but “we’re in this together.” Oh, Vicki. I’m sorry for joking that you just have been an attention-obsessed present mother. You’re a saint! A SAINT!

Flossie is deaf and principally blind but additionally playful and loves cuddles. Here’s Guinness’ video about Flossie:

If Flossie desires to turn out to be the oldest residing cat of all time, she’ll need to make it to 38 years and three days. That was the record-breaking age of Creme Puff, a Texas kitty who lives from 1967 to 2005. Hopefully, Vicki sticks round lengthy sufficient to be Flossie’s momma for the remainder of her life. Unless… wait. Wait! Flossie’s first two house owners died underneath mysterious circumstances (they didn’t, however let’s faux they did for this joke). And possibly her third proprietor put her up for adoption as a result of he feared for his life. Is Saint Vicki… in peril?? Let’s take a more in-depth take a look at that header pic, lets? Computer, improve!

Holy crap. Look at that claw making an attempt to dig into Vicki’s shoulder. Flossie’s not candy and affectionate! She’s evil and murderous! And with each human kill, she extends her feline life. By the time Flossie beats Creme Puff’s all-time document, she’ll have gone via no less than two extra house owners! Godspeed, Saint Vicki. I hope your home doesn’t have any steep staircases.

Pic: YouTube