World's Fattest Cat Tops Scales at 40lbs

Weighing roughly the size of eight chihuahuas, Garfield the cat is not exactly what you'd call svelte.

Having been awarded the dubious honor of receiving the 'world's fattest cat' title, the 40lb-moggie is now on a strict diet.

The portly puss was brought into North Shore Animal League of America in Port Washington, Long Island, after his owner died.

Like his lazy cartoon namesake, Garfield had been lazing around and gorging himself on whatever food he could find.

He has since been placed on a strict diet, and staff are hoping he can lose around 2lb a month. 

They are looking for a new owner who will keep him on the treadmill and away from the pies. 

Presumably, he will also need to be placed in a household with no chihuahuas...


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"I'm just big boned..."