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Meet Baconator: The Chonky Cat Who Went Viral And Found His Forever Throne

August 20, 2025

Every so often, the internet gifts us a star — and this time, it came in the form of one very large, very lovable orange cat named Baconator.

When the Cambridge & District Humane Society introduced him online, they didn’t just post another adoption ad. They introduced a legend:

“Baconator is not just a cat — he’s a unit.”

Cambridge & District Humane Society

With his impressive size, sweet personality, and the kind of laid-back charm usually reserved for royalty, Baconator quickly captured hearts worldwide. He was so big, in fact, that the shelter had to house him in a dog kennel, since he didn’t quite fit in a regular cat kennel.

"In fact, he's so big that he couldn't comfortably fit in a regular cat kennel... so he's currently living in one of our dog kennels while he works on shedding a few pounds.
Don't worry-he's more cuddles than crunches."

The shelter shared that Baconator was on a vet-approved weight loss plan that involved portion control, enrichment, and occasional exercise — though, as they joked, "when he feels like it".

Within just two days, Baconator’s story exploded on social media.

Cambridge & District Humane Society

Thousands rooted for him, shared his pictures, and fell in love with his gentle-giant vibes. And then came the best news of all:

Baconator has found his purr-fect forever home and we are overjoyed 😁” the shelter announced.

Cambridge & District Humane Society

Now, this chunky orange loaf is officially living his best life with adopters who will give him all the head scratches, cozy naps, and sunny windowsills he could ever want.

Because let’s be real — every king deserves a castle.