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World's Oldest Cat lives in Oregon
KOMO ^ | 8-22-15 | Kelly Andersen

Posted on 08/22/2015 4:51:07 PM PDT by smokingfrog

When she was 6 1/2, Ashley Okura picked a kitten from a litter and named him Corduroy.

That was 1989.

It's now 2015, and Corduroy keeps on purring.

“He's very mellow, unless there's a critter that catches his attention," Ashley said. "Then he perks up and he'll go after it.”

Ashley's brother picked a cat from the same litter and named him Batman.

Batman died at age 19.

Corduroy is now 26 - and considered the world's oldest living cat by Guinness World Records.

"All of these types of records, they require a vast amount of documentary evidence to ensure that the age is being recorded accurately," said Kim Patrick with Guinness World Records. "In the case of the cat, it was a birth certificate, it was statement from the veterinarian who has been treating the cat its entire life, along with photos of the cat throughout the years.”

What's the secret to his longevity?

(Excerpt) Read more at komonews.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: ashleyokura; corduory; kimpatrick; kittyping; oldestcat; oregon
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1 posted on 08/22/2015 4:51:08 PM PDT by smokingfrog
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To: smokingfrog

Corduroy, the cat

2 posted on 08/22/2015 4:55:08 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: smokingfrog

You look mahvelous!

3 posted on 08/22/2015 4:55:48 PM PDT by MUDDOG
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To: Ken H

I used to have a cat that looked almost the same. He was pretty laid back too (after we had him “fixed”).


4 posted on 08/22/2015 5:00:54 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: smokingfrog

We had a cat when I was a kid that lived to 22 years old.
Mom got Kippie the year she and dad got married, 1955.
I Was born in 1964
Kippie passed away in 1977, when I was 13.

Pretty tough for me since the cat had been with me since birth.


5 posted on 08/22/2015 5:02:24 PM PDT by rikkir (You can lead a horde to knowledge but you can't make them think. (TnkU ctdonath2))
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To: smokingfrog

26? I was at a funeral a couple years ago, and the deceased best friend was a 30 year old cat that survived her. I had no reason to doubt the cat’s age as I doubt if they’d lie at a funeral.


6 posted on 08/22/2015 5:02:37 PM PDT by redfreedom (All it takes for evil to win is for good people to do nothing - that's how the left took over.)
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To: Ken H

We had a black runt named Poo that was with us for 24 years. Only when one day she acted a bit piqued did we ever consider she would possibly depart this World. She was active right to the end, and then was gone. She ruled over all the animals here at the ranch. She was the boss.


7 posted on 08/22/2015 5:03:23 PM PDT by rockinqsranch ((Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.))
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To: smokingfrog

Kitteh Corduroy has better documentation than you-know-who.


8 posted on 08/22/2015 5:03:43 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Slings and Arrows

ping


9 posted on 08/22/2015 5:07:25 PM PDT by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush - stay outta da Bushesh)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Corduroy is now 26 - and considered the world's oldest living cat by Guinness World Records.
Let's hope Corduroy gets to see its third Republican president, and many more.
10 posted on 08/22/2015 5:10:14 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW)
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To: left that other site

Is it the long form BC?


11 posted on 08/22/2015 5:11:06 PM PDT by FourtySeven (47)
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12 posted on 08/22/2015 5:12:11 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg | Instagram: hopalonginsberg)
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To: FourtySeven

Indeed.


13 posted on 08/22/2015 5:12:34 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: smokingfrog

Gus, Big Persian cat we had (mom’s) lived to 22... He was never what I call an active or overtly friendly cat, he was just king of his little world. Last few years were painful to watch but he was able to hobble and use the restroom outside. Finally we could stand it no more, we had to put him down. He so reminded us of our mother that died 5 years earlier that it hurt, it hurt bad.

Bye Gus you big lug.


14 posted on 08/22/2015 5:14:46 PM PDT by LowOiL ("Let us do evil that good may come"? ....condemnation is just - Romans 3:8)
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To: smokingfrog
Our moggy is 15 and really slowing down- she can't jump up on anything taller than she is anymore, and is only awake long enough to eat, poop, and get a couple minutes of validation from her staff. Nonetheless, she's still a valued member of the family, and if she'd go another 10 in the same condition, I'd be happy.

Mr. niteowl77

15 posted on 08/22/2015 5:19:05 PM PDT by niteowl77 ("I wish I had better news for you, but the truth is that this thing is not worth fixing anymore.")
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To: MUDDOG

Looks like a Maine Coon. We had one named Tigger- these cats like to fetch. He died 4 years ago he weighed 22#. Lived to age 12.


16 posted on 08/22/2015 5:29:56 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: Engedi

Oh no. He died in his youth.


17 posted on 08/22/2015 5:31:44 PM PDT by MUDDOG
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To: Ken H

Note the notched ear.He’s seen some combat in his earlier years.


18 posted on 08/22/2015 5:35:52 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: smokingfrog

Two of my cat family members are both 17 and one of them acts like she is still a kid.


19 posted on 08/22/2015 5:48:43 PM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: smokingfrog

If Corduroy was a pillow he’d be making more headlines!


20 posted on 08/22/2015 5:50:41 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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