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The Largest Cat In NYC Who Weighs 28 Lbs And Is Larger Than Most Bobcats
Meet Samson, a 28 lbs (~13 kg) Maine Coon cat from NYC who is larger not only than most domesticated felines but also wild bobcats. This fluffy cat is around 4 feet in length and has even been dubbed “the largest cat in NYC.” In fact, he might even be the biggest cat in the world. The current Guinness World record holder passed away in 2013, and this huge cat is measured at 4.04 feet.
“Samson is a very adorable cat but also a tough one, who fits the term gentle giant very well,” Jonathan Zurbel, Samson’s owner, told Love Meow. “He is not fat or overweight but a strong sturdy cat,” the cat dad said. “He waits by my (bedroom) door and comes in first thing in the morning to sit on my belly. He is very kind and sweet and a very well behaved cat. He is a dream cat.”
Now, scroll down below to meet this cute cat for yourself!
More info: Instagram (h/t: nypost, lovemeow)
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Meet Samson, the mighty kitty who weighs 28 lbs and is around 4 feet in length
This Maine Coon has been dubbed “the largest cat in NYC”
Actually, he might be the largest cat in the world as the current record holder was 4.04 feet long
Though Samson is unconventionally big, he’s in a purrfect health!
“He is not fat or overweight but a strong Husky sturdy cat,” said his human dad Jonathan
“Samson is a very sweet but a tough cat, who fits the term gentle giant very well”
Image credits: Lisa Lippman
“He waits by my (bedroom) door and comes in first thing in the morning to sit on my belly”
“He is very kind and sweet and a very well behaved cat”
Image credits: Lisa Lippman
“He is a dream cat”
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Sophia Schweit Aiken 9 years ago
they make litter boxes for very large cats, pet Smart sells them.
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Vanessa Winn 9 years ago
My maine c**n is about 3ft 4in long and 22 lbs ^_^ and all he ever wants to do is crawl under the covers and snuggle.
Cherie 9 years ago
My Sam was a short haired ginger. He weighted 27 lbs at 6 six years. Vet weighed him twice, because he thought it must have been an error. See he was not fat either, just bigger than life. More love to give, and I srill miss him sometimes. I think my Tink is his etherical daughter, or him reincarnated - she's a lover too, but in a smaller, greynwhite package.
Gloria Atwell 9 years ago
He is a gorgeous cat!!! You are very lucky to have him. Love the picture of him on your belly. :)
Courtnie Elaine Skocelas 9 years ago
I had a cat that was 32 pounds, but not as long as this one.
Betty Ganung 9 years ago
That kitty is over weight. I have had two maine coons and both were oversized for
what show breeders prefer. Parents were grand champions. First Mocha weight was
26 lbs and the present one at 11 years old weighs 24. Neither has or had a tummy like that. I buy a large tote at Walmart and cut a hole in the end to use as a litter box as I've
never found one to buy large enough. Dillon-and...d90f52.jpg 
Maria Silvia Heinrich 9 years ago
QUIERO UN LARGEST CAT, VIVO EN ARGENTINA COMO PUEDO TENER UNO?
Suzann Lindsay 9 years ago
Omg how big, I have a fat cat named jinxy but aka garfield as he's big and ginger and loves to be cuddled and belly rubs but my yours is massive would love a cat that size..
Kevin Kane 9 years ago
My 25 pound tabby brothers don't look anywhere near that massive. Must be all that bushy fur.
AnnieLaurie Burke 9 years ago
Yikes! I thought my 14-pounder was a load on my chest. Samson would probably keep me from breathing.
Steven Ganz 9 years ago
This is a very nice looking kitty although I have the sweetest nicest cuddle kitty in the world you can see her in my profile picture.
Steven Ganz 9 years ago
This cat is nice although I have the sweetest nicest cuddle kitty there is. Steven-MK-...760bab.jpg 
Ludmyla Andrew 9 years ago
He's so adorable! My cat is big, but this one is double my cat's weight. CUTE! <3
Ludmyla Andrew 9 years ago
Samson is absolutely adorable!!! My cat is pretty big, but this one is double his weight <3
Laurie Mann 9 years ago
My Maine C**n is 32 pounds...you know when they step on top of your chest!
Over Opinionated 9 years ago
He's just so huge i love him My 15 pound shih Tzu gets heavy I would suffocate under him what an amazing lion of a cat
Sophia Schweit Aiken 9 years ago
they make litter boxes for very large cats, pet Smart sells them.
Load More Replies... Vanessa Winn 9 years ago
My maine c**n is about 3ft 4in long and 22 lbs ^_^ and all he ever wants to do is crawl under the covers and snuggle.
Cherie 9 years ago
My Sam was a short haired ginger. He weighted 27 lbs at 6 six years. Vet weighed him twice, because he thought it must have been an error. See he was not fat either, just bigger than life. More love to give, and I srill miss him sometimes. I think my Tink is his etherical daughter, or him reincarnated - she's a lover too, but in a smaller, greynwhite package.
Gloria Atwell 9 years ago
He is a gorgeous cat!!! You are very lucky to have him. Love the picture of him on your belly. :)
Courtnie Elaine Skocelas 9 years ago
I had a cat that was 32 pounds, but not as long as this one.
Betty Ganung 9 years ago
That kitty is over weight. I have had two maine coons and both were oversized for
what show breeders prefer. Parents were grand champions. First Mocha weight was
26 lbs and the present one at 11 years old weighs 24. Neither has or had a tummy like that. I buy a large tote at Walmart and cut a hole in the end to use as a litter box as I've
never found one to buy large enough. Dillon-and...d90f52.jpg
Maria Silvia Heinrich 9 years ago
QUIERO UN LARGEST CAT, VIVO EN ARGENTINA COMO PUEDO TENER UNO?
Suzann Lindsay 9 years ago
Omg how big, I have a fat cat named jinxy but aka garfield as he's big and ginger and loves to be cuddled and belly rubs but my yours is massive would love a cat that size..
Kevin Kane 9 years ago
My 25 pound tabby brothers don't look anywhere near that massive. Must be all that bushy fur.
AnnieLaurie Burke 9 years ago
Yikes! I thought my 14-pounder was a load on my chest. Samson would probably keep me from breathing.
Steven Ganz 9 years ago
This is a very nice looking kitty although I have the sweetest nicest cuddle kitty in the world you can see her in my profile picture.
Steven Ganz 9 years ago
This cat is nice although I have the sweetest nicest cuddle kitty there is. Steven-MK-...760bab.jpg
Ludmyla Andrew 9 years ago
He's so adorable! My cat is big, but this one is double my cat's weight. CUTE! <3
Ludmyla Andrew 9 years ago
Samson is absolutely adorable!!! My cat is pretty big, but this one is double his weight <3
Laurie Mann 9 years ago
My Maine C**n is 32 pounds...you know when they step on top of your chest!
Over Opinionated 9 years ago
He's just so huge i love him My 15 pound shih Tzu gets heavy I would suffocate under him what an amazing lion of a cat
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