World's oldest cat just celebrated his 30th birthday!!!

Yup… THIRTIETH! Which is the equivalent of 137 human years.

 

The ageing feline- named Rubble – has been with owner Michele Foster since she got him as a kitten on her 20th birthday May 1988.

The pair have been inseparable ever since and Rubble has now matched the age of the last world record holder.

Rubble, who lives with owner, celebrated his birthday with a suprise party at City Vets animal hospital in Exeter, England.

“Happy 30th (yes, THIRTIETH!) birthday to Rubble,” the clinic wrote on Facebook. “Rubble is CityVets oldest feline patient and likely to be the oldest cat in the UK! We surprised Rubble when he came in for a routine check with a balloon and his favourite food! Rubble is on medication for his blood pressure but apart from that, he is in remarkably good health.”

Rubble was treated to some of his favorite cat treats and a free checkup to mark the day.

He’s a lovely cat, although he has got a little grumpy in his old age,”

The oldest cat ever according to the record books is Creme Puff who was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005 – an amazing 38 years and three days.

“He has plenty of live 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.”

The feline – who is the equivalent of 137 human years – is a great big fluffy Maine Coon type cat and in great condition for his age.

Shaun Moore, from City Vets who looks after Rubble, said he is the oldest cat on their books.

He 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 being.

“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.”

World's oldest cat just celebrated his 30th birthday!!!


Sources: Facebook
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