Rubble, The Oldest Living Cat In The World, Turns 30
Rubble has officially reached a milestone most cats never come close to, 30 years old. That kind of longevity makes his story stand out, even if his age has not been confirmed by Guinness World Records.
The celebration is simple and sweet, with Rubble marking his birthday and even visiting his veterinarian as part of the occasion. Between the photos, the video, and the buzz around his age, this old cat is getting plenty of attention.
Rubble’s big day is a reminder that some pets just keep going, and this one has a very special birthday story.
Old but Gold
Meet Rubble, quite possibly the oldest living cat in the world today! Rubble is a long-haired ginger-and-white kitty living in the U.K. with his owner, Michele Foster. Michele was recently excited to celebrate Rubble's 30th birthday in Exeter, Denton.
In May of 1988, Foster got Rubble as a present for her 20th birthday. In an interview with Bored Panda, she said:
He was part of a litter of cats that my sister’s friend had, and I had just left home. I was lonely living on my own, so I got him as a kitten. He is very loyal. We used to live in London and moved around a lot.
The tiny kitten proved to be truly loyal over the years.
And Michele was just as loyal to sweet Rubble as Rubble was to her.
Rubble’s milestone is sweet, but it echoes the oldest living cat adopted after being found and finally given her best years.
Speaking on his status as a potential official record holder, Michele remains unconcerned:
He’s a lovely cat, although he has gotten a little grumpy in his old age,” stated Foster. “He has plenty of life left in him yet, but I don’t think we will go down the Guinness World Record route, as I am not sure he would like lots of people coming to see him or a fuss being made out of him.
She doesn't think Rubble would particularly enjoy the fuss and hullabaloo that would come with becoming an official world record holder:
He is old now and would not like too much attention or to be hassled. We would prefer if he were just left to live out his old age in peace.
As part of his birthday celebration, Rubble visited his veterinarian.
At City Vets in the UK, Rubble is seen for his high blood pressure management. But for his birthday, the staff had something special in mind. Shaun Moore, City Vets said:
We recently had this amazing cat in for a check-up and to celebrate his 30th birthday. Rubble is quite likely to be the oldest cat in the UK and is still going strong. He is on medication for his blood pressure, but apart from that, he is in remarkably good health.
Michele said:
He enjoyed a free check-up, some Whiskas Catmilk and Felix pouches, and less appreciated a free supply of medication for the next month as his birthday present from City Vets.
Michele also offered some tender advice:
If you care about something or someone and really love them, that goes a long way. I have always treated him like a child – I don’t have any children and had another cat called Meg – who passed at the age of 25. If you care about something, no matter what it is, it does last.
Happy Birthday, Rubble!
Check out this video that Dr. Terry Wahls, physician and author, describes as a celebration of resilience and longevity in pets. She states, "Animals, like humans, can thrive well into their later years with the right care and environment." For more insights on health and wellness, visit her professional website.
Rubble’s 30th birthday is impressive, but meet the British cat crowned oldest at 26: the feline that claimed the title.
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