Meet Bella, a 14-year-old cat, who possesses a superpower that sets her apart from the feline crowd โ she can make herself heard, and quite loudly at that!
Bella breaks the Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a living domestic cat, measuring an astounding 54.59 decibels.
Source:ย Guinness World Records
Her proud owner, Nicole Spink, couldnโt be happier about Bellaโs unique talent, which seems to come as naturally to her as breathing. She describes Bella as a genuine โpurring machine.โ Nicole told theย Guinness:
โShe purrs all day long! If thereโs food around, or cuddles, she always purrs. Also, when watching TV โ she likes to be loud with television. My late husband used to always moan about the sound of her purr blocking the sound of the TV in the evenings.โ
Cats usually purr when theyโre happy, relaxed, and enjoying the moment. Thatโs why Bella is unique. She purrs even in the most unexpected places, including the vet hospital. Nicole remarks:
โSome vets have made comments about how she is the only cat theyโve ever heard purr in there.โ
How Did Bellaโs Loud Purr Gain Recognition?
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Ever since Bella transformed into a purring machine, her remarkable talent caught the attention of everyone around her. Nicole explained:
โFriends and family always notice Bellaโs loud purr, everyone comments, โWhatโs that loud noise? Oh, itโs the cat.โ Itโs just Bella being happy.โ
With so many questions and comments about Bellaโs exceptional purring, Nicole and her daughter decided to put it to the test.
After browsing the Guinness World Records book, they downloaded an app that recorded and measured Bellaโs purr, showing remarkable results!
Of course, to set an official record, they needed a sound engineer to help measure it as accurately as possible.ย
Source:ย Guinness World Records
With all the pieces in place, they anxiously awaited the big day. Nicole did express some concerns that Bella might not perform her best during the official attempt.
Fortunately, she knew how to turn Bella into the loudest purring machine possible.ย
As soon as she gave her a bowl of her favorite food, Bella couldnโt hide her happiness. Nicole said:
โI fed her a bowl of Whiskas and then, I brought her into the room, laid her in her bed and she started purring, just like that!โ
Bellaโs record-breaking purr was recorded and measured by independent specialist sound engineers, and it was officially approved by Guinness World Records Adjudicator, Dave Wilson. You can hear Bellaโs magical purring in the video below at 1:32.
Following her outstanding performance, registering a purr at an astonishing 54.59 decibels, Bellaโs proud owner, Nicole, couldnโt wait to share the thrilling news with her kids. She excitedly said:
โThey will be so happy when they hear the news, theyโve been saying to everyone how loud their cat is.โ
Bella Is One Happy Kitty
Thereโs no doubt Bella is one happy kitty.ย All she does is: eat, sleep, repeat, with the occasional cuddle session.
Although sheโs technically an outdoor cat, Bellaโs not much of an adventurer. The older she gets, the more she likes to rest in her comfy bed. Nicole added:ย
โFood and sleep is pretty much her life! Bella is very friendly, sheโs also very lazy, sheโs happy to just lay on the sofa and eat food all day long.โ
Bella is the queen of the house, who warmly welcomes anyone who comes to the front door. However, sheโs not the only kitty in the family. Nicole mentioned:
โIโve got another cat called Lola, heโs quite a scared cat, heโs pretty much scared of everything around him and likes to hide.โ
But, Who Holds The Record For The Loudest Purr Ever?
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Now that you know Bella holds the record for the loudest purr by a living domestic cat, you might wonder who holds the record title for the loudest purr by a domestic cat ever?ย
This prestigious title is shared by two extraordinary kitties, Smokey and Merlin, who have sadly crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
In 2011, Smokey the cat, owned by Lucinda Ruth Adams, set an astonishing record with a purr reaching 67.8 decibels, which is 13.21 louder than Bella.
However, in 2015, Smokey was equaled by Merlin, owned by Tracy West Wood.
To this day, both Smokey and Merlin hold the record as co-holders, but Bellaโs accomplishment is nothing short of remarkable, and her family is incredibly proud of her!
