Man with ‘world’s oldest cat’, 29, discloses secret after ‘by no means going to vets’
A man claims to have the world’s oldest cat aged 29 and puts her long life down to ‘lots of treats’.
Leslie Greenhough, 69, believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who he claims was born in 1995, is currently the oldest living feline.
The moggy was first owned by Leslie’s late wife, Paula, 55, who first got Millie in 1995 – when the kitten was three months old.
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Leslie and Paula met October 10, 2012, through a dating website, and was first introduced to Millie the cat when she was aged 16.
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Leslie claims Millie has never visited the vet, and eats a mixed diet of chicken and Purina cat food. The widow sadly lost his wife in April 2020, due to Covid, and has become Millie’s full-time owner.
Leslie said the cat’s long life is down to “lots of treats” including “cuddles on the sofa” and tinned tuna and prawns.
The owner, a former storekeeper now retired, from, Stockhorse, Cheshire, said: “Millie’s a spry little thing, people can’t believe she’s 29.
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“She can still jump up on the sides but she’s a little slower these days. It’s just us two and she isn’t bothered by any other cats, so I think it’s helped her a live a long and peaceful life.
“She’s never gone to the vets since I’ve owned her or had any real health issues. She’s a little deaf now and loves to sleep on my bed.”
Leslie wants to submit Millie to the Guinness World Records and is trying to find a way to contact them.
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The title of oldest living cat is currently held by Flossie, born 29 December 1995, and is aged 28.
He said: “I want to move but I’m worried Millie won’t survive the journey.
“I’m doing this story for my wife in her memory.
“She loved Millie, and everyone should know what an remarkable cat she is.”
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