Corduroy, the world's oldest cat, has penchant for cheese and mice
And lots of affection
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Corduroy lives in the rural community of Sisters, Oregon, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Portland, and spends plenty of time outside, the organization said in a statement.
Since kittenhood, Corduroy has lived with owner Ashley Reed Okura, who was only seven years old when the cat entered her life, Guinness officials said.
"The secret has been allowing him to be a cat - hunting and getting plenty of love," Reed Okura said in a statement.
Aside from chasing mice, the cat also likes to eat cheddar cheese, according to Guinness officials.
The previous record-holder was a San Diego feline named Tiffany Two, who was 26 years and 204 days old when she died on June 3, the officials said.
Kristen Ott, a spokeswoman for Guinness World Records, acknowledged that an older cat than Corduroy might be out there. To hold the record, an owner must submit evidence such as video recordings of a pet feline throughout the decades, as well as witness statements.
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