Texas Rescue Cat “Oscar” Sets Guinness World Record Long Jump

A rescued Dallas cat named Oscar has soared into the Guinness record books by achieving the longest horizontal jump by a cat: 8 feet 5 inches. After years of patient training, Oscar’s owner discovered the feline’s exceptional leaping ability. Social media buzzed with photos showing the gray-and-white cat in mid-flight, paws fully extended. The accomplishment is particularly sweet given Oscar’s tough beginnings—injured as a stray, battling heartworm, and bouncing back from a fall as a kitten.