Rubble the cat has lived a pretty good, and LONG, life. His owner, Michele Foster, of Exeter, Devon, England took him in as a kitten in 1988. She’s called him her best fur friend for the past thirty years. Now, we can all share in the celebration of the world’s oldest living cat!
Some cats live remarkably long lives, but on average a cat who lives exclusively indoors usually lives for 13 to 17 years. So it goes without saying that Rubble’s milestone birthday is most impressive! Foster added:
“He’s a lovely cat, although he has got a little grumpy in his old age. I got him just before my 20th birthday when he was a kitten. He was part of a litter cat that my sister’s friend had and I had just left home. I was lonely living on my own so got him in as a kitten. It was in May 1988.”1
If you’re wondering just how old Rubble would be in human years, it’s predicted that he is somewhere around 137–wow!!
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To celebrate his special day, Rubble was treated to a party at his veterinarian’s office, complete with balloons and a free wellness checkup, along with his favorite cat food!
A Comparison of Rubble Then And Now:
Many of you may know of Creme Puff out of Texas. She was the oldest living cat ever on record. She was born on August 3, 1967, and lived until August 6, 2005 – an amazing 38 years and three days.
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Despite his ripe old age of 137 in human equivalent years, Rubble is in great physical health. In fact, when Foster was asked about the possibility of taking the world’s oldest title for her feline friend, she says she has no interest in doing so:
“He has plenty of life left in him yet, but I don’t think we will go down the Guinness World Record route as I am not sure he would like lots of people coming to see him or a fuss being made out of him. Rubble is old now and would not like too much attention or be hassled. We would prefer if he was just left to live out his old age in peace.”1
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Considering how incredibly healthy and handsome Rubble is, we feel like she’s respecting his wishes and he’s most appreciative it. Maine Coon cats are well-known for their beautiful coats and striking appearance, and Rubble is still a looker even though he’s a super senior feline!
How Does Rubble Compare To Other Super Senior Cats?
Previously, the world’s oldest cat lived in Britain, named Nutmeg. He died in September 2017. Rubble has now matched the age of Scooter, a Siamese who also achieved the age of 30. Scooter was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records but sadly died in his 30th year.
Happy Birthday Rubble!
