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Oldest cat ever

The current oldest cat ever record is 38 years, held by Creme Puff, set on August 6, 2005. Last checked October 14, 2026.

38

years

Creme Puff

Austin, Texas, USA, 2005

Holder
Creme Puff
Record
38 years
Exact figure
38 years 3 days
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Date set
August 6, 2005
Last checked
October 14, 2026

Put it in perspective

Creme Puff lived through 38 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1967
  2. Age 21969First people walk on the Moon
  3. Age 221989The Berlin Wall falls
  4. Age 382005Sets the record: 38 years 3 days

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