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Demovictory9

(32,320 posts)
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 06:10 AM Aug 2019

Unbelievably Large Shelter Cat looking for a home, crashed website

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Unbelievably Large Shelter Cat ‘Big Boi Mr. B’ Has The Internet Swooning
“He’s a chonk of a chonk. He redefines the term,” wrote Morris Animal Refuge about the lovable BeeJay, who is looking for a home.
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By Hilary Hanson


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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/big-cat-morris-animal-refuge_n_5d5f2c35e4b0dfcbd48af129

Since the photos went out on social media, BeeJay’s popularity has been so intense that the vast numbers of people seeking more information crashed the shelter’s website, which Solomon noted was still down as of Thursday night.

Luckily for anyone interested in adopting him, more information about BeeJay ― and the rest of the shelter’s animals ― is still accessible via Petfinder.

And if BeeJay’s numerous fans and admirers online are any indication, he’ll have no trouble finding a home.
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Unbelievably Large Shelter Cat looking for a home, crashed website (Original Post) Demovictory9 Aug 2019 OP
I'd take him in a heartbeat, if they were near me. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #1
do you think maine coon? rampartc Aug 2019 #3
Well, the short hair suggests a mix, but likely just with a large tabby. Maine coons can certainly hlthe2b Aug 2019 #6
a very large feline has been eating on my porch lately rampartc Aug 2019 #7
I think definitely part Maine Coon, I have a Maine Coon mix kitty LiberalLoner Aug 2019 #13
He weighs 26 lbs! madaboutharry Aug 2019 #2
That is one big cat! DeminPennswoods Aug 2019 #4
Oh that face! democratisphere Aug 2019 #5
I love brown tabby cats! He is awesome, but seems a little sad. CottonBear Aug 2019 #8
Look at that big dude!! So much personality in that face too. Afromania Aug 2019 #9
My mom said i cant MFM008 Aug 2019 #10
Excellent photo bucolic_frolic Aug 2019 #11
I noticed it too Sanity Claws Aug 2019 #15
I noticed that! Demovictory9 Aug 2019 #17
Fine looking kitty. Nt Crabby Appleton Aug 2019 #12
That would eat my dog! ExciteBike66 Aug 2019 #14
The continuing story of the big chonky pussycat. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2019 #16
thanks Demovictory9 Aug 2019 #18

hlthe2b

(101,699 posts)
1. I'd take him in a heartbeat, if they were near me.
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 06:15 AM
Aug 2019

I was afraid this was going to be a horrendously obese cat, rather than a very large Maine Coon. In the former case, I'd think it irresponsible not to care for him under veterinary care at the shelter, rather than make any attempt to adopt him out.

But, this guy looks healthy and just BIG! LOL

hlthe2b

(101,699 posts)
6. Well, the short hair suggests a mix, but likely just with a large tabby. Maine coons can certainly
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 06:46 AM
Aug 2019

get as big as 25 pounds (males) and even common tabbies can occasionally be extraordinarily large-boned without being technically obese. Its face looks domestic feline to me and since only about 40% of Maine Coons have polydactyly, I'd still assume Maine Coon-Tabby cross.

rampartc

(5,263 posts)
7. a very large feline has been eating on my porch lately
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 07:03 AM
Aug 2019

feral and polydactyl, "junior" seems to be pretty smart as well.

comparing hr to my 12 lb Siamese mix i'm sure he must be 20 lbs or more.

the cat in the picture sure looks bigger than that.

LiberalLoner

(9,761 posts)
13. I think definitely part Maine Coon, I have a Maine Coon mix kitty
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 08:01 AM
Aug 2019

Who has the more typical medium length fur and he’s about 22 lbs. and a very long, big kitty. I always think extra big, long kitties must be partly Maine Coon.

DeminPennswoods

(15,246 posts)
4. That is one big cat!
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 06:34 AM
Aug 2019

He's probably carrying a few extra pounds, but he is undoubtedly a naturally 20lb cat. He's got to be at least 3' or longer stretched out.

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
8. I love brown tabby cats! He is awesome, but seems a little sad.
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 07:05 AM
Aug 2019

I hope he finds a loving forever home. I’d love to adopt him, but I live very far away.

bucolic_frolic

(42,651 posts)
11. Excellent photo
Fri Aug 23, 2019, 07:29 AM
Aug 2019

she's worn clothing and a head scarf to complement the patterns and coloring of BeeJay the cat! It's subtle if you don't notice it, which is what makes it really good

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