When it comes to cats, most people instinctively think of tiny kittens. They envision little balls of fluff stumbling along the floor, making everyone laugh. Of course, baby kitties are also fun to snuggle with.
But as you know, kittens grow up into adult cats. Even then, they’re beautiful, unique, funny, and most of the time, super cuddly. But as you’re about to discover with these 50 examples, some cats don’t just get older, they also get bigger … much bigger.
That’s a nice way to say this cat is fat, but there’s a reason why she looks extra-large. Her owners explained that this cat has severe scoliosis, which causes her to sit crunched over. Fortunately, she lives a happy and pain-free life.
According to many reputable sources, the Maine Coon is among the eight largest domestic cat breeds in existence. Males often get up to 18 pounds, sometimes more. Regardless of their size, they still like to be carried around like babies.
This cat is so big that he towers above the kitchen cabinet when standing upright. It looks as though he likes to help his human cook. More like it, he likes to eat whatever food drops on the floor.
This cat’s owner loves watching him walk. Why? Well, he has to move his feet apart to accommodate his girth, which makes him waddle.
When carrying extra weight, it’s hard to do normal things. Just ask this massive cat. He spent time outside chasing bugs in a field of clover and now, all he wants to do is sleep.
6. King of the neighborhood
Yep, this Tom is strutting his stuff. Not only is he a handsome fellow but he also weighs a whopping 18 pounds. At his size, he can be the king of anything he wants.
7. Such a sweet little cat
Okay, “little” might not apply here. But who cares? Just look at this boy stretched out on his back in his momma’s arms.
That’s what this cat wants everyone to believe. He insists it’s all his winter coat. That’s his story and he’s sticking to it.
9. Time to call Weight Watchers
If there’s such a thing as Weight Watchers for cats, this gal would make a great candidate. Look, we all love our kitties. But showing love by feeding them too much is never a good idea.
Come on, you have to agree. With an adorable face like that, you don’t even notice his size. Okay, maybe just a little bit.
No, this isn’t the biggest cat on the list. And no, he doesn’t have a large body. But that head … it’s huge, especially compared to his girth or lack of.
If you’re going to have a best friend to watch movies with, this is how you do it. Although this kitty doesn’t have much fat, he’s massive in overall size. He takes up almost as much room on the sofa as his human.
This cat has no idea how big she is. But there’s one thing she’s certain of. She loves getting her belly rubbed.
14. Found his forever home
This cat was looking for his forever home. Yet no one seemed interested in him. His new owner is thankful because now, she has a big, amazing, fluffy cat to love.
This family has quite a large fire pit outside. One day, their cat discovered that she fits inside of it perfectly. And just to reassure everyone, they always look before using it.
Is that a beaver? Maybe it’s a bobcat. Nope, it’s just a domesticated house cat with an oversized body.
That’s right. This sweet cat goes to work each day with his owner. There, people can buy antiques and be greeted in the best possible way.
Seriously? This cat and his human are about the same size. Is there even a scale large enough to weigh this guy?
Just look at the size of this cat’s paw. Here’s something to consider. You can’t see his body in the photo so you can only imagine its incredible size.
20. Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up
At first glance, this looks like a tortoise stuck on its back. But no, it’s just another whopper-sized cat. And like so many others, she just wants someone to scratch her belly.
This cat was adopted from a shelter. Come to find out, his previous owner had Alzheimer’s and couldn’t remember when they last fed this boy … so he got food 24 hours a day. Now, his new owners are on a mission to bring him to a healthy weight.
We have no clue how, but when this cat got big, she developed a superpower. As you can see, she can emit light from her belly. Not really, it’s just a perfectly-timed photo.
23. What are you staring at?
We’re sure this kitty is quite sweet. But that stare. And then when you consider her size, you wouldn’t want to make her mad.
You know, the one with the lyrics, “I like big butts.” You have to admit … this cat has a lot of spare back there.
25. Quite the predicament
This is Charlie. And Charlie is in quite a predicament. You see, he backed himself into a corner and due to his size, he’s having a hard time figuring his way out.
26. Disproportionate in reverse
This cat is the complete opposite of the one with a large head and small body. As you can see, she has a huge body but a very tiny head. She’s still beautiful.
This sweet boy is still young. But he’s already on his way to being a competitor in the heavyweight class. In the meantime, his owner is enjoying his goofy personality.
28. The biggest of them all
You know that someone photoshopped this cat onto the Empire State Building. But it’s still pretty cool. Regardless, this is still a big kitty.
Some cats are fluffy. And then some cats are FLUFFY. This one falls into the latter category.
This precious girl found her favorite spot to nap. Unfortunately, that means squeezing her big body into a small space. But don’t worry, she’s got this
Everyone hates it when this happens. People hope all their snacking won’t show up when getting weighed. Poor girl … it looks as though she’s crying.
He’s so big that he fills an entire adult-size chair. Oops, we need to whisper. We wouldn’t want to wake him up from his nap.
33. Not a care in the world
Nope, this cat is totally content. All he needs is a place to stretch out during naptime. Oh, and food.
34. There seems to be a problem here
This kitty is so lucky. His owner bought him a comfortable perch to lay on. But it looks as though they might need to invest in one that’s slightly larger.
This cat has everything she needs. A family that loves her, delicious food, plenty of water, and lots of toys. Oh, and she also has a queen-sized bed to sleep on.
At only 11 months old, this cat weighs a staggering 13 pounds. He too has an amazing mom who bought him this cool kitty tower. Unfortunately, he’s already outgrown it.
For anyone who wants to rub this 20-pound leopard cat’s belly, they need one thing. Large hands. Otherwise, it’ll take forever to give him a scratch he’s satisfied with.
38. Time for new furniture
Think about this for a second. The coffee table this cat is laying on is nearly the length of a three-cushion sofa. So, this owner is going to need to buy something bigger.
Just look at her coloring. And those gorgeous eyes. But she wonders why her human keeps taking photos to share on social media.
This big boy is tired of people talking about his weight. He’s had enough. And he’s not afraid to tell them to stop.
Being the same size, this dog and cat do everything together. Oh, the mischief. You know, things like playing, sleeping side-by-side, sharing snacks, all the horrible things that partners in crime do.
The black cat in this photo is a standard house kitty. Next to her, a Maine Coon. The smaller one has the best protector in the world.
Look at those eyes. There’s no question this girl is up to something. We’re going to guess the kitchen is the next room over … just saying.
Awe…this cat loves his human. But did you notice his paw on her face? Big or not, he wants all the attention.
At his size, Bubba is the ideal name. Yes, this is another Maine Coon. Gosh, this guy is so handsome … sorry sir, we were referring to the cat.
Well, what did this person expect? If you’re going to own a cat this big, you need to anticipate certain things. You know, like them taking over the bed.
When looking for a place to nap, this large girl found her spot. Hey kitty, here’s some advice. You might want to find a different place to sleep.
Wait, do newborn calves have long fur? No, they don’t. That’s nothing more than a very large and very fluffy pet cat.
49. Paws the size of Texas
This photo doesn’t show how large this cat is overall. Just an FYI … he weighs a stunning 25 pounds. We’re curious how much of that his paws account for.
50. A day in the life of a cat
This pretty much sums it up. Cats do what they please. And for a kitty this size, that means just about everything.
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When it comes to cats, most people instinctively think of tiny kittens. They envision little balls of fluff stumbling along the floor, making everyone laugh. Of course, baby kitties are also fun to snuggle with.
But as you know, kittens grow up into adult cats. Even then, they’re beautiful, unique, funny, and most of the time, super cuddly. But as you’re about to discover with these 50 examples, some cats don’t just get older, they also get bigger … much bigger.
