She’s watched five British Prime Ministers take power, witnessed the creation of the internet and lived through a millennium.
Now Poppy has a new achievement – she’s become a Guinness world record holder after being recognised as the world's oldest cat.
Poppy, who was born in February 1990, is 24 years old or 114 years in human life. Following her landmark birthday, her owner Jacqui West wrote to the Guinness World Records to have help Poppy claim her title.
Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, confirmed the news, saying:
“We’ve been overwhelmed with claims.
Today, though, I’m pleased to confirm that we’re recognising Poppy from Bournemouth in the UK as the world’s oldest living cat, at the age of 24 years.
If anyone thinks their cat beats this, and can prove it, then we’d encourage them to get in touch with us.”
She may not be in purrfect health, (poor Poppy is blind and finds it difficult to walk), but she must be feline pretty proud of herself.
