This is a list of the oldest cats in the world, verified or not, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years.
Aging in cats depends on breed, size and diet.
Others are based on either estimates or hearsay.
Creme Puff (1967–2005) of Austin, Texas, is the oldest verified cat ever, while Flossie (born 29 December 1995) is the oldest living confirmed verified cat (as of January 2024[update]), at 28 years.
Age reported as 26 in 1996 newspaper article, then as 33 at death in 1998.Owner later claimed to have "miscalculated" age[15]