The most famous real cats in human history

With its familiarity and closeness to humans, cats have become one of the most beloved animals in history. They have played an important role in many cultures and especially in the spiritual world.

Top 8 famous real cats in history

Unlike other Asian countries that are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, in Vietnam 2023 is the Year of the Cat, with the cat representing the whole year. Cats have always been a close animal to humans. Throughout human history, they have been respected and some cats have been honored or held important positions.

Chief Mouser at the UK Cabinet Office

This is the official title given to the resident cat of the British Prime Minister's Office. It has been given to many cats since 1515 when Cardinal Wolsey established the title for his pet while in power. But it wasn't until Larry, the current resident of 10 Downing Street, that Chief Mouser became a notable title.

Grumpy Cat

Perhaps one of the most famous cats of our time is Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce. Due to a condition called feline dwarfism and a bone abnormality, the famous cat had prominent wrinkles on her face, giving the impression that she was angry. At the height of her fame, Grumpy Cat had over 2.6 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million followers on Twitter. Grumpy Cat passed away in 2019 at the age of 7.

Space Cadet Felicette

Felicette was the first and only cat to return to Earth after traveling to outer space. On October 18, 1963, Felicette was launched into space by the French space agency. French scientists undertook the project to study the effects of the lack of gravity on animals in order to better predict the results for humans. Felicette was chosen for the difficult mission out of 13 other cats trained with her due to her calm nature.

Crème Puff - the oldest cat holding the Guinness record

Crème Puff was the oldest cat in history and earned a Guinness World Record for her longevity. Crème Puff died at the age of 38 years and 3 days. She was from Austin, Texas. Her owner attributed her longevity to a diet of turkey, bacon, eggs, asparagus, broccoli, and coffee with cream.

Tama Station Chief

Tama is a beautiful Calico cat who was appointed stationmaster at Kishi Station, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, by railway officials in 2007. Her official duties are to greet passengers and look cute.

Tama received a salary in food, a gold name tag on his collar with his official title engraved on it, and even a specially made stationmaster's hat to match his little cat head. Tama passed away in 2015. It is estimated that Tama contributed 1.4 billion yen to the Japanese economy from tourism, as so many people made special trips to Wakayama just to see little Tama at the station.

Silver Screen Star Orangey

Best known for his role as "Cat" in Breakfast at Tiffany's , superstar Orangey starred alongside some of the biggest stars of the day, including Audrey Hepburn and Dick Van Dyke. He also appeared in numerous films and television shows. Orangey's acting career was so successful that he even won a Patsy Award. Orangey even suffered from 'star disease', scratching and biting his co-stars before running away.

Mayor Stubbs of Talkeetna, Alaska

After the people of Talkeetna, Alaska, disliked all the human candidates running for mayor, they decided to elect a stray cat who roamed around town named Stubbs. Stubbs's mayor's office was set up in the town's general store, and the cat mayor remained there for 20 years until his retirement. Every afternoon, the cat mayor could be found enjoying a glass of wine and a bite to eat at one of the town's local restaurants. Stubbs passed away in 2017 and was given a dignified burial by his constituents.

Ta-Miu - the only pet cat to be mummified

Ta-Miu was one of the most notable cats of ancient Egypt, having been the pet of Pharaoh Amenhotep III during the 18th dynasty. This ancient cat was even more revered than his later owners. After his death, Ta-Miu was mummified and buried in a coffin decorated with gold, precious stones and intricate illustrations.