Flossie, the British domestic shorthair tortoiseshell recognised as the world’s oldest living cat, celebrated her 30th birthday on December 30, 2025, extending her own remarkable record.
Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie began life in a feral colony in Merseyside, England. A hospital worker rescued her as a kitten, setting her on a journey that would span three decades and several homes.
In 2022, Flossie entered the record books at 26 years and 316 days old, an age often compared to roughly 120 human years. She has now surpassed that milestone, reinforcing her status as an extraordinary example of feline longevity.
Her current guardian, Vicki Green, who lives in Orpington near London, adopted Flossie through Cats Protection after the cat lost her previous owners.
Flossie, the world's oldest living cat, turned 30 today
Despite her age, she wakes up early for breakfast, then spends the day napping and playing pic.twitter.com/63vP9AJKWu
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) December 29, 2025“I knew from the start that Flossie was special,” Green said. “I never imagined I would share my home with a world-record holder.”
Green added that she has always wanted to give senior cats a comfortable and loving later life. She described Flossie as affectionate and gentle, despite clear signs of ageing.
At the time of her record verification, Flossie was already deaf and had failing eyesight. Even so, she remained in good overall health and continued to enjoy attention and light play.
Flossie is the world's oldest cat 🥰️ pic.twitter.com/WGJCr37m7K
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) November 24, 2023Animal welfare experts say there is no single secret to Flossie’s long life. Cats Protection noted that her routine has stayed simple and consistent, with regular meals, calm surroundings, gentle interaction, and long periods of rest.
While Flossie holds the title of the world’s oldest living cat, the all-time longevity record still belongs to Creme Puff, a cat from Austin, Texas, who lived for an astonishing 38 years and three days.
For now, Flossie continues to enjoy her quiet days in London’s outskirts, standing as a rare and heartening example of just how long a well-cared-for cat can live.
