Patches the rescue has lost over 15 pounds in the year since his adoption from Richmond Animal Care and Control, where he arrived in April 2023 weighing 40.3 pounds.

Patches first week at home included time birdwatching, playing with his new pet siblings, and building a Facebook page — which now has over 24,000 followers Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at ...

Meet Patches, a 6-year-old celebrity cat who became famous for his shockingly large size. In April, he weighed a whopping 42 pounds — about 25 pounds heavier than the standard weight for a ...