Meet Murphy, the Maine Coon who’s almost a world-record-breaker with his weight of 11kg and length of 104cm from nose to tail. Despite only being a year old, this feline still has some growing to do while living with his owner Sareeta Brewin in Worcester. Sareeta often spends a fortune on feeding Murphy, as he eats through £60 worth of dry food every month. Due to his massive size, an extra-large litter tray is required to accommodate Murphy’s weight. People often mistake him for bigger animals like dogs, or even humorously refer to him as a lion. In fact, some have tagged Sareeta in posts of big cat sightings across Worcestershire.
The mother of three shares that they welcomed Murphy, who is now a year old, into their family in November last year. At the time, he was only 13 or 14 weeks old and was the same size as their small cat. Comparing their size, it’s like having a cat and a mouse, with Murphy being significantly bigger.
Emma Trimble’s photo shows that the subject of the image consumes a considerable amount of food.
Tammy Brewin, a 14-year-old girl, is pictured with her pet dog Murphy in an image captured by Emma Trimble of SWNS.
The Maine Coon cat named Murphy is known for its impressive size that can continue to grow until it reaches three years old. Murphy’s owner expressed excitement about how much bigger the cat could become since he’s already as big as an average dog. Interestingly, Sareeta didn’t have any idea of what to expect with Murphy’s growth.
There’s still room for growth for him, as captured in this photo by Emma Trimble from SWNS.
Describing her large and cuddly cat, Sareeta expresses her surprise at his size, claiming that other cats now seem minuscule in comparison. Some people even mistake him for a dog and make comments about a wild cat being on the loose. Murphy’s mischievous side has caused some trouble, as he chewed through Christmas lights and iPhone cables, costing his family £300 to replace. Despite this, Sareeta finds her feline companion very handsome, although she admits he isn’t the brightest bulb in the box.
Greetings! (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS) My furry companion has quite an appetite. He devours a 3kg bag of biscuits worth £20 in just a month. Thankfully, he seems to prefer dry biscuits over meat, which would have been way more expensive. If I had to give him wet food, it would cost me a fortune! By the way, we haven’t decorated our home for Christmas this year.
The family is aiming to break the world record for owning the largest cat. The colossal feline devoured 12 sets of lights last year, forcing the family to purchase reinforced cables around the house. Sareeta, the owner, had to buy a dog carrier for him because he is too big for a regular cat carrier. Despite his size, the cat still acts like a kitten and has moments of wild playfulness. Other animals may be intimidated by him, but the family’s little cat doesn’t mind playing with him.