A huge cat has become a global online celebrity thanks to its size and unusual shaggy coat.
Richie Maine Coon has a lot of fur, which according to some fans makes him look “more like a lemur than a cat” and must be constantly maintained by its owner Adriana.
Apart from the impressive style of the fur, the cat is also extremely large and is almost a meter long.
Adriana, from Francecaught Richie during the early stages of the Covid pandemic and after sharing his photos on social media, the cat became an internet star with over 125,000 followers on Instagram.
Richie Maine Coon has become a global online celebrity thanks to her huge size and unusual shaggy coat
In addition to the impressive coat style, the Mogito has also grown significantly since it was a kitten, with the Main Coon breeds weighing more than 9 kg and growing to almost a meter in length.
Richie has a lot of fur, which according to some fans makes him look “more like a lemur than a cat” and must be constantly maintained by its owner Adriana.
Ritchie’s high-maintenance coat needs to be constantly maintained by its owner, Adriana, who says she likes to comb his coat.
“After sharing only one of Richie’s videos on Instagram, it spread everywhere in one fell swoop and counted more than a million views. [on the video]’, she said.
“The Internet is really crazy. I even found Richie on the Chinese social network, he’s all over the world, I think. I think Richie is really unique and I haven’t found a Maine Coon who looks like him.
“Today I have an amazing online community and a lot of people who are loyal and love to see Richie every day. Some people tell me that Richie brings them a lot of happiness.
Adriana said that despite his global success, her goal is to take care of her pet, which everyone should realize is a big responsibility.
Richie, pictured on a walk, likes to meet people outside, but can be a little intimidating to some because of his large size.
Adriana took Richie as a kitten (pictured LR) during the early stages of the Covid pandemic and his coat began to turn gray everywhere
Adriana said that despite his global success, her goal is to take care of her pet, pictured lying at home, which everyone should realize is a big responsibility
Adriana says Richie is incredibly friendly and likes to meet new people – but sometimes his large size can be a little intimidating.
“He needs a lot of care,” she said. “If he goes outside, for example, I have to clean his fur, which catches all the dirt.
“I clean him whenever he needs to and he enjoys it. This type of cat requires a lot of time and attention.
Adriana says Richie is incredibly friendly and likes to meet new people – but sometimes his large size can be a little intimidating.
“He likes to meet new people, especially children, and he seems passionate about them, but some children are afraid of him,” she said.
“He loves to play and has his own playroom. He sleeps a lot and isolates himself when he wants to rest. Otherwise he spends his time in our kitchen.
Richie is a highly maintained cat and requires a lot of care for his fur and attention from his owner
Maine Coon cats are one of the largest breeds of domestic cats and are named after the American state of Maine, where they originate.
After sharing Richie’s photos and videos on social media, the owner revealed that the cat has become an internet star with over 125,000 followers on Instagram
Maine Coon Richie has her own playroom – but when she’s not playing the cat likes to leave her owner to get some sleep.
Rich’s owner says the cat requires a lot of time and attention, but she is more than happy
“This is his territory and he also stretches out on the dining table and sits next to us when we eat.”
Maine Coon cats are one of the largest breeds of domestic cats and are named after the American state of Maine, where they originate.
It is not known when the Maine Coon first appeared in the United States, but it is thought to be related to an equally large Siberian and Norwegian Forest Cat.
Another legend says that the breed developed after arriving on a ship from France, which transported Siberian cats to the French Queen Marie Antoinette.