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) However it transpired, confirmed by a veterinary that the cat was in fact a male and was renamed Prince Chunk.
On August 8 2009 a new story reported that the 44lb cat had found a new home after 500+ people. from as far away as Europe, applied to adopt the cat. According to the Camden County Animal Shelter he has gone to a family in New Jersey.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,400041,00.html
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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)
Princess Chunk
This video captures the 44lb cat at the shelter which took her in. It was taken the day after she was found wandering around outside the shelter without a collar. One of the interviewers asked if she could walk to which the handler replied yes she can walk, but I don't think she is going to be able to run anywhere.
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Found by the Camden County Animal Shelter
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In foster care with local resident Deborah Wright
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Female cats usually weigh 6 to 10 lbs.Britannica: Household Cat
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Obesity in cats is associated with diabetes, arthritis and other serious disordersThePetCenter.com: Obesity in Cats
