A resident of Texas saved hundreds of cats, every third lived to 30 years
'11.07.2019'
Source: Atlas Obscura
The eldest 85-year-old plumber cat from Austin, Texas lived to 38 for years, and another cat reached 34-year-olds. And there were several such cats in Jake Perry’s life, Atlas Obscura.
Perry Grandpa and Cream Puff cats became world record holders for life expectancy, being in the Guinness book of records in 1998 and 2005 years, in 34 and 38 years, respectively. Since the eighties, Perry took away from the orphanage and grew many cats, which he found the owners, their number has long exceeded one hundred. And at some time 50 cats lived at the same time. On average, more than a third of Jake's animals lived to 30 years. What, in his opinion, is the secret of feline longevity?
Perry fed cats, in addition to the purchased feed, an unusual breakfast: eggs, broccoli and ... coffee with cream, as well as a little red wine every couple of days. In his garage, Jake created a cinema for cats, where he showed them films about nature, and a gym complex in the yard. But most importantly, Perry truly loved every adoptee. He remembered the birthdays of all cats, without exception, and once on 34's birthday, Grandpa even sent a postcard to Bill Clinton inviting him to the party.
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Veterinarian Bruce Hordesti commented on this story: "You won't be taught this in veterinary college." His clinic still has a photo of Grandfather. Hordesti suggests that it was a mild diuretic effect that coffee created, which is why animals that often die from kidney stones could live for so many years. But the veterinarian warns that there is no scientific explanation for this, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals strictly forbids giving cats caffeine and adding more than 10% of "human" food.
A more weighty argument is the sterilization that all Jake Perry cats have been subjected to. Proved that sterilization prolongs the life of the animal - this is confirmed by members of the American Veterinary Association. Sterilization affects hormone levels, the immune system and behavior, so animals are less likely to get sick, do not tend to run off in search of adventure, and behave more easily. However, more than 90% of cats have been sterilized in the USA, and rarely one of them even lives up to 20 years. For example, 30 cat years are 133 man of the year, not bad, right? A Cream Puff in its 38 could be considered an 165-year-old woman.
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Jake wants to create a pet graveyard where his beloved pets could rest. Now in his backyard 47 cats are buried. The only animal that Perry has left is the 19-year-old cat. In the 1998 year, by typing Grandpa's cat's birthday numbers, Perry won 50 thousand dollars. Now, having accumulated capital for his entire life, along with this money, Jake transferred all this to a fund for homeless cats, which can take care of animals after his death. The old man himself dreams of being buried next to his favorite animals.
