A chunky kitty who captured hearts on the Michigan Humane Society’s social media has been adopted.
Zack, a 30-pound cat, was adopted on Jan. 3, the humane society posted on Twitter.
MORE: Pit bull rescued just in time for Christmas after 5 years at shelterAt 30 pounds, Zach is about three times the size of the most common type of house cat, the domestic shorthair, said a veterinarian technician at Kalvig and Shorter, an animal hospital in New York City.
This absolute unit of a cat is Zack. He's available to adopt at our Howell shelter but needs a parent who will help him slim down. He's currently over 30 pounds and our medical staff is trying to get him to a healthier weight. https://t.co/1khSupBtsV #chonkcat #cats pic.twitter.com/Rcl99Ni5lD
— Michigan Humane Society (@mhumane) December 31, 2019
His new family will help him on his weight-loss journey, reported ABC News’ Detroit affiliate WXYZ.
Overweight cats are susceptible to a host of diseases including diabetes, tumors and urinary tract infections. They also have problems grooming themselves.
Guess what? ZACK WAS ADOPTED! Thanks to everyone who helped get this #chonkycat into a new home. @FOX2News @Local4News @wxyzdetroit @freep @detroitnews #CatsOfTwitter #zackthecat #adoptdontshop pic.twitter.com/WLoQDoVx78
— Michigan Humane Society (@mhumane) January 3, 2020
The Michigan Humane Society posted on Twitter that it had received "tons" of applications for Zack, who it had nicknamed "Chonk cat."
