Fat Cat Media Sensation Prince Chunk Dies in NJ
- Posted on November 26, 2010 at 11:11pm by
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BLACKWOOD, N.J. (AP) — An enormously fat cat named Prince Chunk who became famous when he was found wandering in New Jersey after his owner lost her home to foreclosure has died.
Prince Chunk’s adoptive owner, Vince Damiani of Blackwood, said the white tabby died in his sleep Sunday. He was about 10 years old. Damiani said a veterinarian had diagnosed the cat with heart disease.
Prince Chunk skyrocketed to fame in August 2008 after the Camden County Animal Shelter, which took him in, reported that he weighed 44 pounds, just shy of a world record.
Damiani believes that estimate may have been somewhat exaggerated. He said Prince Chunk weighed 22 pounds when he brought the cat home from the shelter.
He soon became a media sensation, appearing on “Good Morning America,” ”Live with Regis and Kelly,” the covers of the New York tabloids and in People magazine.
The Damiani family was chosen from among 500 applicants to adopt him.
The pet’s plight inspired the Damianis to establish the Prince Chunk Foundation, a nonprofit that helps financially distressed pet owners keep their animals. The foundation operates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and California.
Its mission is to prevent animal homelessness by providing temporary assistance to dog and cat owners, including free emergency vet care and pet food, Damiani said.
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Online: http://www.princechunkfoundation.org
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Comments (61)
starman70
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:39pmOh well, too many Big Macs with supersized French fries. Not enough fruits and vegitables.
Report Post »I‘m amazed that PETA didn’t go after the owners citing cruelty for letting the cat get that big.
Midwest Belle
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:02pmWe’re worried about homeless pet but not homeless people?
Report Post »pavnvet
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:37pmThis is so obviously Bush’s fault, it makes one wonder. This cat had a home the whole time Bush was in office. Then, the owners lose their house (because of Fannie and Freddie?). Ah, but he is rescued by the intervention of a stimulus plan (the cat keeps getting fed). Ah, but the cat dies of heart disease because he was too fat.(so, do the food police investigate?) ..It is all so confusing. Details at 11.
Report Post »cap0ne
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:32pmRIP Big fella..RIP
Report Post »zagfan
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 11:41amI know people are passionate about their pets and that is fine. I have to say though, we do live, for the time being, in a free country and if someone just can’t stand a certain animal..o.k. It‘s everyone’s prerogative to like or dislike. I know someone who can’t stand cats, calls them slimy, sneaky, disease carriers and will never own one..that’s fine.
I think a lot of you are getting you chain yanked and don’t realize it..
Report Post »Mom 2 Cats
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:59amMy Maine Coon mix weighs 17 lbs, has heart disease, and is medicated twice daily for it. He also eats weight control food. With advances in vet care, many inside cats live to be 20 years old. If he dies before me, he will be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. I’m sure that is where Prince Chunk is right now.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 28, 2010 at 5:06pmAnimals have no souls stupid
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:51amCATTAZ49
Report Post »I will own no blog before it’s time. Jackass
mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:14amThis is so ironic. I now have to go over to my brothers ranch and feed the animals which includes about 10 cats. I’m getting a little emotional now I might even have to pet one one of the little beasts.
Report Post »Mom 2 Cats
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 10:02amI have taught my 4 daughters, and 3 grandaughters that a man who doesn‘t like cats can’t be trusted. People who hate or abuse/torture cats, or any animals for that matter, generally carry that behavior over to humans. You are one sick and attention starved human.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:06amOOps! had an opinion that someone dissagreed with so now I’m one dumb “f’n cat” Cats do make a good meal also. Are we really talking about cats? So now I must be the antichrist because I hate cats? If you like cats I’m OK with that. Think I’ll go catch a Steelhead this am and use the guts for cat bait.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 8:24amI had a cat named Tigger that live till he was 18 his heart gave out but I didn’t take him every year for his shots only when he was a kitten or if he got sick which was once for bladder infection and put him on WAL-MART BRAND urinary tract food and never got sick after that.I personally think some of these shots they get do more harm then good.Now my dogs yes they get their shots every year those do help them but I have a wonderfull vet who isn’t always trying to scam me with guilt.He truely cares about the animals and will even tell me some home remedies that work and if they don’t then he tells me to bring them in.I don’t buy into all those stupid commercials about which dog food is better then others and your dog will love them really PLEASE.IF YOU DON‘T STAND FOR SOMETHING YOU’LL FALL FOR ANYTHING.
Report Post »Ron Staiger
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 6:37amwho cares
Report Post »opNorthwoods
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 5:08amRockefeller is even fatter! m but he have life extension technology ofc.
Report Post »WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 4:04am“…diagnosed the cat with heart disease.” Huh, who would have thunk it. Cat looked healthier than Michael Moore.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 8:25amI was thinking the same thing now that’s funny.But the cat had a good life and I’m happy for that.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 2:07amWow, even heavier than Palin’s 29 lb. beaver. They had a veterinarian examine Palin’s beaver and Prince Chunk, after looking at Palin’s beaver the vet said,not only is your beaver missing it‘s teeth but it’s gums are in terrible condition.
spikebu
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 6:04amSo speaks the brain full of moss.
Report Post »grahampink
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:45amThis is about a cat, right?
Report Post »lobster
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:31amCats mostly live to 10 to 12 years, sometimes they live much longer, but don’t try to blame it on the food. They are self regulating. If they like to eat you’re out of luck.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:24amthe only good cat is a dead cat
republitarian
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 3:20amWhat is the matter with you? Why would you post that?
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 5:52ammtnclimberjim – You‘re one f’n dumb cat then, that’s for sure.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 7:52amA family lost its pet and this is the best writers on this site can do? Just because you rescue and take care of an abandoned animal does not make you PETA and does not deserve smart ass comments, cat, dog or any other critter. Trolls, we expect them to be rude, crude and socially unacceptable but I’m truely surprised at others. Guess the holiday spirit left.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 8:27amWhy do so many people hate cats I don’t get it.I’ve had dogs and cats and they got along good.Cats can be trianed too.Mine never climb the drapes or clawed the furniture or got on the table and I didn‘t declaw them that’s horrible to take away their only defense it’s called patience.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 8:59amDear REPUB,
You wouldn’t believe how many of these filthy things I have to remove from my property. Any animal that has to stand in it‘s own pee and poop of the week and then sit and lick it’s paws and wipe it’s face is in my opinion NASTY. So now you think there is something wrong with me? Go hug a lib. You might also want to go clean the cat box, just cause you can‘t smell it doesn’t mean your friends can’t. You must like the smell of cat in your garden and flower beds. By the way I take them up to a outfitter that trains his dogs with them. That makes me want to go shooting today, won’t that be fun?
cattaz49
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:25amMtnclimberjim,
are you sure you own the right blog!!!
“you know a nation by the way they treat their animals”
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 11:58amCATTZ49, like I said, we can’t control the trolls and their rude, crude and socially unacceptable behavior. I rescue cats, have many of my own, and feed abandoned cats. Too bad the law doesn’t catch up to all abusers of animals.
Report Post »The Swedette
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:34pmIt’s quite alright to not like cats, or to even hate them. But to propose to eat them, catch them and use them to train dogs (often done to train pitbulls meant for the dog fighting business) is to advocate animal abuse.
Report Post »You are one very sick puppy Mr Jim.
mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 4:35pmI’m sorry if I offended anyone. Although a few of you Jack wagons need to quit using your belly button as a window. I would have nothing to do with a woman who had cats. I’ve found that these women see the world through their belly buttons. No good in survival situations.
grandmaof5
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:32pmMTNCLIMBERJIM, no worries, I‘ve been married for 40 years and I certainly wouldn’t trade him in on you.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:13amObama must be celebrating..
Report Post »oh, it’s not that kind of fat cat? Never mind.
WISEPENNY
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:00amWas he cremated, does anyone know? If not, who can I contact to see if it‘s too late to have a pair of Mukluk’s (size 9 please) made out of the pelt. Hopefully in time to send them to Mrs. Palin for Christmas. Sorry, Todd, there probably won’t be enough for two pairs. How about liners for those trigger mitts, though?
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:36amI can see how feeding a cat like that could lead to foreclosure.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 5:55amHeadlines: Obamacare kills another fat cat, details at 11:00
Report Post »Conserving Ink
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:33amFortunately for his heirs he died before January 1st and the Death Tax did not wipe his wealth out.
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mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:24amCats are filthy critters. Can’t stand the stinky bitches myself. Don‘t like a critter that stands in it’s own pee and poop and then licks it‘s paws to wipe it’s face. nasty!
Report Post »Mom 2 Cats
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 8:26pmYou obviously know nothing about cats. They don’t urinate/defacate on themselves, in fact they don’t even have a need for toilet paper. They do lick themselves to stay clean, and are very clean animals for the most part. Unlike dogs, you won’t find them eating the poop of other animals, or coming into the house with a need for a butt cleaning. No one will force you to like felines. You must be the “big” man who finds it necessary to kick that cat or dog to show how manly you are, sicko.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 28, 2010 at 8:03amhad cat for lunch today, not bad
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 28, 2010 at 8:10amHave you ever watched the show hoarders? Those are cat people. That is how cats like to live. I’m concerned about your issues of cat mothering. You must not have been pet as a child. now that’s funny
Report Post »bubbie
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 12:03amAwh,it is sad that he died. At least he won’t have to live through the next two years of the puppet obama in the White House. I do believe that all cats (and dogs) go to Heaven. May God help his owners during this sad time!
Report Post »momsense
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 9:02amMe too –and deserve it more than some so called humans do.
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on November 26, 2010 at 11:57pmthe owners need to refedt.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on November 26, 2010 at 11:49pmThat was one big pu…..er errr I mean kitty
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 26, 2010 at 11:59pmAt least he lived to a decent age for a cat; he had a family that loved him up to the last day of his life.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:06amumm….some knucklehead fed a cat till it died. This is a story I needed to read.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 7:37amBoo friggin hoo. It was a cat addicted to people food. The owner needs to be hauled up in front of Michelle and flogged for feeding the cat too much cake..
Report Post »chazman
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 1:04pmThat ain‘t no stinkin’ cat …
Report Post »JustMelinda71
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 3:33pmSo true Snowleopard. Although I don’t agree with him have being that heavy. Because I have a diabetic kitty who has been on insulin for nearly 6 years because of his weight but since then he’s dropped some of it.The alleged culprit was Science Diet dry food, not table food but I can never condone putting your cat in serious health risk like that. It cost enough money treating animals when they’re healthy but add on serious health issues and your cost is almost tripled.
But yes, he was loved & cared for up until the end. I’ve rescued many stray/feral cats in my time, some stayed with me, some adopted out but being responsible pet owner is the key to a healthy cat. This kitty may have lived longer, especially inside cats if they would have put him on a diet. But anyway, RIP Prince Chuck. This one hits close to home more ways than one. ;)
Report Post »cgbs6183
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 4:01pmI have a 1 year old black cat named Salem and he’s been big from day one. We saved a stray and she had two kittens. He eats no more than the other cats, but must have a horrible metabolism as he weighs about 15 lbs. We have another cat named Giga Byte and he‘s the only one that gets to eat people food and it’s usually a little piece of meat every now and then and he’s skinny…very active cat.
For those whom have a problem with these type of stories; stop being so serious. Every now and then a good little story like this is a nice break from the real news.
Report Post »Pet Health Guru
Posted on November 27, 2010 at 10:24pmThe original owner, the food company & the vets should all be charged with animal abuse….. this exactly what they are trying to do to us!
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