A pet shelter in the US state of Virginia is looking for a breeder for a giant cat that weighs 18.2 kg, nearly four times the weight of a typical domestic cat.
The Richmond shelter posted a photo of the cat on its Facebook page, which appears to be being held tightly by a woman.
The shelter wrote: “Did I wake up today and say let’s adopt the biggest cat anyone has ever seen? If so, we have this cat for you.”
The Foundation confirmed that the cat “Patches” follows a special diet and exercise program aimed at achieving a healthier weight and is looking for a new owner to help him continue his program.
How much does a giant cat weigh?
About cat weight:
• According to the vet, the average domestic cat weighs about 4.5 kg.
• This number may vary depending on the breed of cat.
• Decades ago, an Australian cat entered the Guinness Book of Records as the heaviest cat in the world, with a weight of about 21.3 kg, and it died in 1986 at the age of 10 years.
• Since then, Guinness World Records has not set any similar records to deter pet owners from overfeeding their animals.
