Meet the Real-Life Garfield: This Enormous Orange Cat Has People Absolutely Losing It
Garfield is arguably one of the most iconic fictional characters to ever exist, and it's largely because of his insatiable appetite for lasagna, chilling out in front of the TV, and giving thicker felines someone they can relate to. Now, there's a new plus-size Orange Cat in town, and she's beautifully large in all the best ways.
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Meet Pumpkin-the adorably enormous rescue cat winning everyone's hearts in 15 seconds flat. The 5-year-old feline ended up in a shelter after her mom died, but thanks to Chris Seelbach (aka Pumpkin's foster dad), the larger-than-life rescue cat gets a second chance.
As the President and CEO of @SPCACincinnati, Chris is dedicated to helping Pumpkin get fit, and we love this for her!
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Chris' other colossal cats are there for Pumpkin as moral support. Dottie, Doe, and Big Jerry (who weighs 25 pounds!) are also just so purrfect. Pumpkin, who many compared to actress Emma Stone, joined quite the crew!
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How To Help an Overweight Cat
Gaining a few pounds isn't that big of a deal for a grown human, but for cats, it can interfere with daily mobility. As Hill's Pet explains, managing a cat's weight doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating. With a few tweaks, your kitty will be back within a healthy weight range in no time.
There are plenty of online tools to help calculate food portions, but make sure there aren't any underlying medical issues first. These tools can help you establish a target weight and daily calorie goals, and they can also suggest the right brand of food for your kitty.
Slower weight loss is better than fast. A good goal is 1% to 2% of their body weight a week. If they lose weight too quickly, they can develop hepatic lipidosis, so again, consult with a vet. Other weight loss tips for your fur baby include:
- Eliminate free-feeding and offer only scheduled meals.
- Increase physical activity.
- Manage treats.
- Try puzzles to make them work for their food.
- Add wet food to help them feel full longer.
Pumpkin is an adorable plus-size girl whom we love no matter her size. But now that she's on a health journey, we can't wait to see how much better she feels a few months from now. You can do it, Pumpkin!
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM.