30-pound cat needs a special adopter to help him lose weight. How should they do it?

Chronically obese Sterling at the humane society

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is using their Facebook page to try and find a home for Sterling who weighs three times the normal weight for a cat of his size at 30 pounds. He is chronically obese. Cuddly, yes, but chronically obese to the point where his health is in jeopardy. …

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What animal is it? Ah! It’s a cute matted cat.

Fluffer at AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™

This is one of those recurring “matted cat stories”. They pop up on the Internet from time to time. They are astonishing because readers can’t understand how cat owners can allow their cats to get into such a state but often we don’t know the back story. There may be an acceptable reason but …

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Extraordinary pictures of matted fur on abandoned cat

Bob Marley a cat with horrendously matted fur

I find these pictures of matted cat fur extraordinary. The cat was ‘imprisoned’ by his 4.5 pounds of matted grey coat. He could not move. It must have been painful and very distressing. A really horrible example of cat neglect. Please click on this thumbnails to see larger images….. The cat looks like a …

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Neglected Persian cat dragged five pounds of filthy, matted fur around in basement

Don’t worry this turns out to be another happy ending cat rescue thanks to great work by such nice people. But initially I have to say that this is another sad case of cat neglect. It is not only about neglect in caring for a cat but also in creating a cat that looks …

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