A 30-year-old Siamese from Mansfield, Texas, is the new Oldest living cat, as Guinness World Records confirmed.

Born March 26, 1986, Scooter lives with his owner Gail Floyd, who was there the day the kitten was born.

He enjoys getting blow dried after a bath and his favourite snack is chicken. He wakes Gail up every morning at 6 AM and is always waiting by the door when she arrives home from work.

On Scooter’s longevity, Gail believes keeping him active is what keeps him happy. She says, “He likes to see new places and he likes people.”

Scooter has travelled to 45 of the 50 US states with Gail and often pays visits to the nursing home where Gail’s mom lives.

The record-breaking feline claims the title from previous record holder 26-year-old Corduroy (b. 1 August 1989), of Sisters, Oregon. But, he has not managed yet to break the record of Oldest cat ever — Crème Puff of Austin, TX, who lived 38 years.