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A retiree from Virginia has adopted the chonky 40.3 pound feline after an ad about the giant animal went viral.
Kay Ford told The Post that her daughter contacted her about the fat cat, named Patches, after Richmond Animal Care and Control posted an adoption notice Wednesday morning.
“He texted me this morning, while I was watching the end of ‘The Mandalorian,'” Ford explained.
“I opened it and saw a picture of Patches and immediately knew I had to go get him.”
However, Ford faced stiff competition from other cat lovers who had also seen the ad on Facebook.
“I knew there were going to be nine billion people who were in love with him at the same time,” she told The Post, saying she was initially hesitant to get her hopes up.
“Meet Patches; all 40.3 POUNDS of him!
Purr-fect match!
Kay Ford adopted the fat cat Patches after her daughter sent her a note posted by Richmond Animal Care and Control on Wednesday morning.
RACC’s ad attracted interest from California to Maine because of its witty writing and cute pictures of fat animals.
RACC’s ad attracted interest from California to Maine because of its witty writing and cute pictures of fat animals.
“Please email with your household information and your commitment to helping Patches reach a safe and healthy weight.
The post received more than 2,000 likes and more than 1,200 comments, including many from people who wanted to adopt the animals.
Feline enthusiast Ford, which already owns a kit called Wellesley, quickly contacted the RACC to express its interest.
“I knew I could help him,” he told The Post.
I’m totally motivated and I just feel like I have time to help her get to this point where she and Wellesley are just playing together and having a good time and she’s happy and healthy. “
A few hours later, Ford arrived at the animal shelter for a meet-and-greet with Patches — and it was love at first sight.
Veterinarians say the normal weight of a female usually falls between 8 and 10 pounds.
Patches weigh four times as much.
Richmond Animal Care and Control
Richmond Animal Care and Control
Patches are seen in the Ford car after it was officially accepted by the retiree on Wednesday afternoon.
“I don’t know, I think with animals, you can just talk,” Ford said as he laid eyes on his new pet.
“You just look at him and go, ‘That’s my cat.'” Courtesy of Kay Ford.
Veterinarians say the normal weight of a cat of his breed usually falls between 8 and 10 pounds.
Mustillo said it takes six months to a year for felines to lose weight.
However, despite his heft, Patches is not the heaviest cat on record.
Patches, who is a short-haired cat, was taken to the RACC on April 4 by his former owner, but the organization did not disclose what the animal was fed that caused him to gain pounds.
Patches, who is a short-haired cat, was taken to the RACC on April 4 by his former owner, but the organization did not disclose what the animal was fed that caused him to gain pounds.
Thanks to Kay Ford
Thanks to Kay Ford
Meanwhile, Ford has taken the fat cat home after the RACC confirmed that he and Patches were a good couple.
Despite his heft, Patches is not the heaviest cat on record at Richmond Animal Care and Control
“I don’t know, I think with animals, you can just talk,” he said when he laid eyes on his new pet.
“You just look at him and go, ‘That’s my cat.’