Meet Flossie: The World’s Oldest Living Cat

By Sheetal Kumari| August 14, 2025

Meet Flossie

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120 Years in Human Age!

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A Long Life of Love

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A Hard But Kind Decision

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A Home Against All Odds

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Adjusting to Her New Life

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A Record-Breaking Companion

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