The oldest cat on record verified by Guinness World Records was Creme Puff.
Creme Puff was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005, reaching 38 years and 3 days. She lived with her owner, Jake Perry, in Austin, Texas. Her extraordinary lifespan is more than twice the typical lifespan of many domestic cats.
Perry also owned Grandpa Rex Allen, the cat who previously held the longevity record. That unusual connection helped make Perry’s household famous among cat enthusiasts. Creme Puff’s record concerns verified lifespan, not age estimated from appearance or veterinary guesses.
The record is often confused with the oldest living cat, a title that can change as cats are verified. It is also separate from records for the oldest wild feline or the longest-lived cat breed.