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Aug 8, 2008 2:13 pm US/Eastern
N.J. Fat Cat Has A New Family
BLACKWOOD, N.J. (CBS) ―
New Jersey's fat cat has a home.
A southern New Jersey family will get the 44-pound "Prince Chunk" next week, according to the Camden County Animal Shelter. The shelter won't disclose the family's identity to protect it from media attention.
About 500 people applied to adopt the 10-year-old cat who once was called "Powder." He was found lumbering around Voorhees after his owner lost her home to foreclosure.
Catherine Harr, president of the shelter's board, said the cat now belongs to a couple with a teenage child. She said they are building a castle to go over Prince Chunk's litter box.
The adoption comes after a vet gave the cat a clean bill of health -- other than his large weight.
The cat garnered national media attention because of his weight. That included an appearance on the "Live with Regis & Kelly" talk show.
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