Corduroy - Guinness World Records' Oldest Living Cat - Interview with Corduroy's Mom

Photo taken by Jodi Schneider McNamee 11/2015

Corduroy in 1994 Courtesy of Guinness World Records

Photos submitted to GWR for first record attempt

Photo taken by Jodi Schneider McNamee 11-2015
It is hard to pinpoint what my favorite thing about Corduroy is, there are so many endearing qualities about him. I love his vocal announcement(s) that he is going to pounce, jump on the couch or bed or run up the stairs. Corduroy loves to be held and is such a sweet snuggler. I also enjoy how he scratches the surface he stands on multiple times, with both paws (one at a time) before drinking out of his designated cup of water.Do you have other pets? I think I saw in one of the videos that you have at least one more cat. Does he get along well with the other cats? Have you had cats that Corduroy has out lived?

Photo taken by Jodi Schneider McNamee 11-2015

Corduroy in the Portland International Airport

Corduroy with his first two certificates
I noticed you posted a video about the Roomba 880. Do you still like it?I purchased the Roomba 880 with the intention it would clean up the litter that trails out of Corduroy's litter box. Unfortunately, the Roomba doesn't do as well on hard surfaces as it does on carpets, it cleans carpets incredibly well and for that, I really like it. A couple days ago I emptied the trap (immediately after use) and noticed it collected a spider that was still alive. Awesome.Follow Corduroy on the following social media channels:"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt 📷 Jodi Schneider McNamee #philosophyofcorduroy #oldestlivingcat #sircorduroy #catlove #cat #chat #gato #purrfectfelines #catsofworld #bestcats_oftheworld #petme #meow #bestmeow #instacat_meows #instacat #catsofinstagram #pawproject #stopdeclawing #catlife #oldman #meowdel #catwalk #cateye #catnoseA photo posted by Corduroy (@oldestlivingcat) on
Susan Siems Hathcoat
I lost my beloved Jelly Belly last year at 17 yrs old (1/2 main coon and 1/2 ragdoll). It was the hardest thing ever as he was with me through the deaths of both my mom and dad. How wonderful it would be if he could have lived into his mid 20s. Enjoy your beautiful baby.
Beth
You are very lucky to have Corduroy all this time and still in such good shape! Wishing you even more happiness together... 🙂
Teresa Reid
This interview really put a smile on my face and made me so happy to see Corduroy. He is adorable and so beautiful. Ashley, your photos of him are stunning and love all the quotes! Thanks so much for this wonderful interview and many blessings to you and your sweet guy for many more years of happiness and good health.♥♥♥♥
Jenny
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Patti Johnson
An absolutely FABULOUS interview and story, Jenny! Truly amazing that Corduroy has lived for so long being an indoor/outdoor cat, eating dry food most of his life indoors and then eating whatever he caught during his outside time, has all his teeth and he still looks SUPER STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS and has The Sweetest Disposition. He has certainly defied The Odds! THAT is one Truly Happy Healthy Kitteh!!! Really enjoyed reading this post so much and all the pictures and videos are adorable! Thanks so much, Ashley, for sharing Corduroy's story with us!
Big hugs!
Patti & Miss Pink Sugarbelle 🙂 <3
Jenny
i think the fact that he caught and ate his food outside makes the difference. well and his claws - i have learned how important claws are for stretching muscles and releasing emotion, so the fact that he wasn't declawed helped too.
Patti Johnson
I agree, Jenny! 🙂 <3
RagdollCatMom
What a fabulous cat, and what a dream come true it would be to have our furry friends live so long! Thanks for sharing the interview.
Jenny
i know, i would seriously die if rags was alive right now - too cool!
lrunning
Thanks for the great interview- just followed Corduroy on Instagram! Corduroy derives from "Cloth of Kings" in French- an apt name for this regal kitty!
Jenny
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