Corduroy is officially the world’s oldest feline.
Corduroy had been named by Guinness World Records the new title holder in August, just a short time after his 26th birthday.
He is 124 years old in kitty years!
Corduroy was born all the way back on Aug. 1, 1989. He is owned by Ashley Reed Okura and has spent a good portion of his life exploring the outdoors of Oregon.
Way back then, the family had adopted Corduroy as a kitten. Corduroy also had a brother who was named Batman but Batman died at the age of 19.
Okura said she was only six years old when she first selected Corduroy out from a litter of kittens.
“I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. The 20-minute drive to Redmond felt like forever,” Okura recalled. “He was my buddy and I would carry him like a baby.”
Ashley has stated that the secret to Corduroy’s long life is very simple: “Lots of cuddles, naps and exercise.”
“Growing up on 160 acres in Oregon, I allowed Corduroy to roam the ranch freely, so he always gets lots of exercises,” Okura said. “I really think the key to his longevity is I’ve allowed him to be a cat. We’ve kept his claws and I think that really has helped him out. It’s allowed him to go outside and defend himself and also hunt.”
Corduroy claimed the Guinness title after previous record holder, Tiffany Two, passed away. Tiffany Two was over 27 years of age at the time of her death
“I think Corduroy has good genes. Typically cats live until they’re 15 years old,” Okura said.
This special cat will also be featured in Catster magazine and a local journalist is working on a book called “Growing Up with Corduroy - the World’s Oldest Cat.”
Congratulations, Corduroy!