Taylor Swift fans may be concerned about a rumor that the singer’s cat Meredith allegedly died, while others may be wondering if the rumor has any truth to it in the first place.
At roughly three years old, Meredith is the oldest of Swift’s three cats. She is named (per Elle) after the character Meredith Grey from Grey’s Anatomy and is beloved by fans almost as much as by Swift herself.
Both Meredith and one of Swift’s other cats, Olivia, are Scottish Folds. This is a particular breed of cat that has a genetic mutation, which, according to The Guardian, “condemn[s] [a Scottish Fold] to a life of constant pain.”
Speaking to The Guardian, Sarah Elliott — the central veterinary officer of a charity devoted to cat welfare — did emphasize that no one is “saying that Taylor herself is at fault for owning them.”
Elliott explained that many pet owners are not even aware of the genetic mutation or pain it causes, saying “it’s quite devastating to find out that your cat has this condition that can’t be cured.”
Despite speculation to the contrary, Taylor Swift’s oldest cat, Meredith, did not die, as far as the public knows.
These recent rumors about Meredith having allegedly died began on TikTok.
