World's Oldest Living Cat Gets Adopted and Given the Best Years of Her Life
Flossie is the kind of cat who makes you stop mid-scroll. The Guinness World Records’ oldest living cat didn’t just survive the years, she stacked them, one careful chapter at a time, until she became a living headline.
Her current “owner,” Vicki Green, didn’t stumble into this story by accident. She went looking online on purpose for a senior cat, then got matched with Flossie by Cats Protection, even though Flossie’s past reads like a chain of near-misses and hard goodbyes. From being saved in December 1995, to moving in after family members died, to a final handoff when the son could no longer keep her, the logistics of Flossie’s life are complicated, and her comfort is the whole point.
Now Flossie gets her best years, and the record holder might be the one in charge.
Meet Flossie, the Oldest Living Cat
The aging cat needed a home where she would receive proper care, and that is how her current "owner," Vicki Green, was selected by the rescuers. Flossie was the first senior cat that Green found in the search results when she deliberately looked for one online.
She wanted to give Flossie the best years of her life because she thought she was "perfect" right away. She had previously cared for four elderly cats, one of whom was 21 years old.
Flossie is Heading to Her New Home
Vicki Green’s “I found her first” moment started when she deliberately searched for a senior cat online and landed on Flossie.
She hopes the story will inspire others to adopt senior pets and that she can provide Flossie with a nice retirement.
"I knew from the start that Flossie was a special cat, but I didn’t imagine I’d share my home with a world record holder," said Green. "She’s so affectionate and playful, especially sweet when you remember how old she is. I’m immensely proud that Cats Protection matched me with such an amazing cat," she added.
She Misses the Litter Box and Needs Help Grooming
That’s when Cats Protection matched Green with Flossie, turning a retirement dream into a world record household.
Green claims in an interview with Guinness that she believes the renowned cat owns the house. At night, they snuggle together in the same bed.
"I feel like I’m not sharing my home with the oldest cat; I feel like this is her home and I’m encroaching on her space," Green said.
She’s So Affectionate and Playful
Here is Guinness World Records' Flossie and Green's Video:
But Flossie’s history matters, because after multiple family deaths, she ended up with the son who eventually had to give her up.
So when Green says Flossie feels like she owns the house, it’s not just cute, it’s the final chapter after years of uncertainty.
Born close to a Liverpool hospital, Flossie was saved in December 1995 by a Merseyside medical employee. Flossie's littermates were adopted by other employees.
Say Hello to Flossie
After both of them died ten years later, she moved in with their sister, who died 14 years later. The cat, who was then 24 years old, was subsequently cared for by the woman's son.
After keeping Flossie for a few years, he had to make the painful choice to give her over to Cats Protection. Adopting a cat responsibly means putting the needs of the animal before one's own emotions, and we're happy Flossie is in a great place now.
Flossie didn’t just get adopted, she finally got to stay.
Before Flossie’s forever home, see how a British cat aged 26 got crowned “oldest in the world.”
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