Rosie, the long-haired, fluffy cat believed to be the world’s oldest cat, has died aged 33 in Norwich, UK. According to a report, her owner, Lila Brisset, recently said goodbye to her beloved pet, who held the unofficial title of the world’s oldest cat. The current official record holder is Flossie, a 28-year-old cat from Kent. Rosie, born in 1991, reached the remarkable age of 33, the equivalent of 152 in human years, before passing away peacefully.
Lila, who adopted Rosie as a kitten, shared her grief at the loss: “I miss her so much. She wasn’t doing very well and one day she wandered into the hallway of the house, laid down and passed away. However, I have so many good memories and I’m happy that we spent time together.”
During the last few years of her life, Rosie had stopped doing outdoor activities and preferred to rest by the window. Lila, a widow who had rescued other animals, offered to adopt Rosie after the original family realized their daughter was allergic.
“She’s quite a character,” Lila had said in a previous interview. “Rosie sleeps by the window all day and like clockwork she eats something and uses the litter box.” Lila continued, “She doesn’t need an alarm clock. All she does is eat, sleep, use the litter box and repeat. I often have to check to see if she’s still alive and breathing… I’ll miss her when she’s gone. But I’ll never put her down.”
Rosie’s passing marks the end of an era for her owner, though her legacy as a beloved and long-lived companion will live on.
Currently, Creme Puff of Austin, Texas, holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest cat, having lived 38 years and 3 days between 1967 and 2005.
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