World's longest cat revealed (and other notable animal world records)

So when you clicked on this post, you’re probably wondering what constitutes a “long” cat. Well, Stewie, a Maine Coon feline, measures 48.5 inches from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that the five-year-old has been named the longest cat in the world by Guiness World Records.

If you are not a cat person, you should note that the average cat spans 18 inches. Eighteen. Inches. Stewie should probably enjoy what is left of his freedom while he can before his long frame is paraded around the world and he is forced to eat Fancy Feast out of a travel bowl.

Here is a video of Stewie being measured.

But wait, there’s more! Besides Stewie, here is a list of a few other notable animal world records:

Princess Abby is the world’s ugliest dog (I don’t think this will ever be a Guiness World Record category but it still counts). Apparently she is inbred. So that’s all kinds of awkward.

Giant George is the world’s tallest dog. At 43 inches tall (but not as long as Stewie!), he also holds the title of Tallest Dog Ever. He has his own queen-sized bed and consumes 50 kilograms of food every month. Just like that teenager you have at home, with a little bit less angst.

Augie holds the world record for having the most tennis balls in his mouth by a dog. He can hold five tennis balls at one time. Can you do that? We won’t go there.

Apparently, this amazing goldfish doesn’t have a name! How sad. Regardless, Goldfish (??) is the world’s longest goldfish, measuring in at 47 inches in March 2003. Again, nothing taller than our good friend Stewie, but valiant effort by all.