"OMG, big boi Mr. B is a CHONK," a tweet from the Philadelphia nonprofit read. "He's a chonk of a chonk. He redefines the term."
OMG, big boi Mr. B is a CHONK. He’s a chonk of a chonk. He redefines the term. Can you guess how much he weighs? More importantly, can you give him a home? Adopt this jumbo-sized package of fluff & love: https://t.co/v8aB6PzBbL. Please RT to help this sad-eyed guy find happiness! pic.twitter.com/tquRuvRaws
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 22, 2019
A similar post was made on the shelter's Facebook page.
Less than a week later, the organization announced that more than 3,000 applications have come in for Mr. B. According to a post, the shelter said Mr. B is currently in a foster home, which could become his forever home.
Sweet chunky Mr. B’s amazed by the huge outpawing of interest in him - over 3000 applications! He has a foster (maybe forever) home now - but so many other great adoptable cats need you. Here’s a thread of ours. Let’s make it go viral too. Adopt and RT for Mr. B and all the cats! pic.twitter.com/063Mtk0qTP
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019
In the meantime, Morris Animal is using his popularity to boost the profiles of other cats that also need forever homes. Some other cats up for adoption are below.
Beautiful young tuxedo kitty girl Jasmine wants you to show her a whole new world in a happy home. What are you waiting for? There's a hundred thousand things to see, so come adopt her: https://t.co/Fbabtv9d0e or please RT! pic.twitter.com/xL2EX3WRi0
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019
Handsome older gentleman Sebastion looks noble and dignified, even while bewildered to find himself in a strange shelter after spending almost his whole life so far - ten years - at home. Adopt: https://t.co/NnHMi1k5VB or please RT this good fuzzy guy! pic.twitter.com/kAIpB3kMsK
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019
Adorable little lady Twiggy may look a bit weatherbeaten, but she’s so incredibly sweet, & with the quietest meow. In fact, so far we haven't been able to hear it all. She opens her mouth & nothing comes out. But her heart says it all. Adopt: https://t.co/xnTwFuuHpn or please RT! pic.twitter.com/dobYwaksF3
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019
Two Tone Tony (aka Steve Harrington from our Stranger Cats special) is as sweet as he is fluffy! Great hair. This quiet two year old boy is looking for a calm, loving home with you. Adopt: https://t.co/qdeenj0WAn or please RT! pic.twitter.com/4ACfXpGnsl
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019
Lovely little gal Stripes (aka Max Mayfield from our Stranger Cats special) is an adorable little tortoiseshell kitty who’s FeLV+. She’s looking for a loving, patient home where she can come out of her shell and get some extra TLC. Adopt https://t.co/u7EjCUalOn or please RT! pic.twitter.com/PwTcUEo4T6
— Morris Animal Refuge (@MorrisAnimal) August 28, 2019