Norwich: 'Oldest cat' Rosie turns 32 with salmon birthday cake

Rosie is thought to be the oldest cat in the UK

The owner of a 32-year-old cat is waiting to hear if her beloved puss is the oldest in the UK.

Rosie, a tortoiseshell, tucked into a miniature birthday cake of red salmon as she reached the milestone - 140 in human years - at her home in Norwich.

Owner Lila Brissett, who has raised Rosie from a kitten, said all her pets lived to a "ripe old age" - but Rosie survived them all.

The record is currently held by 27-year-old Flossie, of Orpington, London.

Mrs Brissett said she took in "fluffball" Rosie - who was born on 1 June 1991 - as a rescue and the cat has only visited the vet twice in her life.

• Listen: Rosie's owner on her pet's 'ripe old age'

She is waiting for verification on Rosie's achievement from Guinness World Records.

Rosie's owner says her cat loves to sleep and eat

Mrs Brissett said Rosie mostly enjoyed "eating and sleeping" these days.

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Mrs Brissett, who lost her husband Desmond three years ago, said: "She is lovely".

"I love my animals," the 71-year-old said, "but I don't think I will have any more pets now as I can't walk very far."

Rosie has been to the vets just twice in 32 years, according to her owner

Rosie is just six years younger than the world's oldest cat, Creme Puff.

The record breaking feline was born on 3 August 1967 and lived until 6 August 2005 with his owner Jake Perry in Austin, Texas, USA.

Listen to a full interview with Rosie's owner on BBC Sounds.