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A 44 lb. cat was found wandering the lawns of Voorhees, New Jersey, on July 26, 2008. Dubbed "Princess Chunk" by workers at the local animal shelter, the homeless pet is less than 3 lbs. short of the world record for heaviest domestic feline.Chicago Tribune: 44-pound cat, Princess Chunk (July 20, 2008) If Princess Chunk is not reclaimed by her owner by Saturday, August 2, she will be available for adoption.Chicago Tribune: 44-pound cat, Princess Chunk (July 20, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Found by the Camden County Animal Shelter
- Was not wearing a collarAssociated Press: A 44-pound cat needs a new home in New Jersey (July 20, 2008)
- In foster care with local resident Deborah Wright
- Female cats usually weigh 6 to 10 lbs.Britannica: Household Cat
- Obesity in cats is associated with diabetes, arthritis and other serious disordersThePetCenter.com: Obesity in Cats
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Record Holder
The fattest cat on record was an Australian feline named Himmy, who was entered into the 1987 Guinness Book of World Records at 46 lbs., 15 1/4 oz. Himmy died of respiratory failure.Philadelphia Inquirer: Here kitty, kitty..S.J. officials seek owner of 44-pound cat (July 29, 2008) Out of concern for the health of pets, Guinness no longer features the weight category for cats.Philadelphia Inquirer: Here kitty, kitty..S.J. officials seek owner of 44-pound cat (July 29, 2008) -
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