approx age: 2 yrs
famous 39lb cat
COD: Pulmonary Failure
Meow was relinquished by his 87-year-old owner in Roswell, N.M., in late April. He had been gradually losing weight while living with a foster volunteer, and was learning to become more mobile.
Meow, a 39-lb. cat whose extreme obesity made headlines, died Saturday afternoon at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society. He was approximately 2 years old.
The 39-pound cat garnered attention last month when he arrived at the shelter after his 87-year-old owner could no longer care for him.
He quickly became a feline celebrity, getting petted on the "Today" show by Hugh Grant and Matt Lauer, and cuddling with Anderson Cooper on his daytime talk show.∼Americas' fattest cat. The orange and white tipped the scales at just over 39 lbs. He died from respiratory problems.
famous 39lb cat
COD: Pulmonary Failure
Meow was relinquished by his 87-year-old owner in Roswell, N.M., in late April. He had been gradually losing weight while living with a foster volunteer, and was learning to become more mobile.
Meow, a 39-lb. cat whose extreme obesity made headlines, died Saturday afternoon at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society. He was approximately 2 years old.
The 39-pound cat garnered attention last month when he arrived at the shelter after his 87-year-old owner could no longer care for him.
He quickly became a feline celebrity, getting petted on the "Today" show by Hugh Grant and Matt Lauer, and cuddling with Anderson Cooper on his daytime talk show.∼Americas' fattest cat. The orange and white tipped the scales at just over 39 lbs. He died from respiratory problems.
approx age: 2 yrs
famous 39lb cat
COD: Pulmonary Failure
Meow was relinquished by his 87-year-old owner in Roswell, N.M., in late April. He had been gradually losing weight while living with a foster volunteer, and was learning to become more mobile.
Meow, a 39-lb. cat whose extreme obesity made headlines, died Saturday afternoon at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society. He was approximately 2 years old.
The 39-pound cat garnered attention last month when he arrived at the shelter after his 87-year-old owner could no longer care for him.
He quickly became a feline celebrity, getting petted on the "Today" show by Hugh Grant and Matt Lauer, and cuddling with Anderson Cooper on his daytime talk show.∼Americas' fattest cat. The orange and white tipped the scales at just over 39 lbs. He died from respiratory problems.
famous 39lb cat
COD: Pulmonary Failure
Meow was relinquished by his 87-year-old owner in Roswell, N.M., in late April. He had been gradually losing weight while living with a foster volunteer, and was learning to become more mobile.
Meow, a 39-lb. cat whose extreme obesity made headlines, died Saturday afternoon at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society. He was approximately 2 years old.
The 39-pound cat garnered attention last month when he arrived at the shelter after his 87-year-old owner could no longer care for him.
He quickly became a feline celebrity, getting petted on the "Today" show by Hugh Grant and Matt Lauer, and cuddling with Anderson Cooper on his daytime talk show.∼Americas' fattest cat. The orange and white tipped the scales at just over 39 lbs. He died from respiratory problems.
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