Samson the cat, aka Catstradamus, one of Instagram’s favorite and most giant cats, has died at the age of ten.
A behemoth of fur and paws with a heart of pure gold, Samson was a Maine Coon cat who ruled social media with almost 250k followers across multiple platforms. Fans loved the almost thirty-pound feline because he was an impressive specimen of a cat who knew how to enjoy life. And with his sweet face and charming kitty smile, it’s no wonder he was loved by so many. He ruled not only his home but also his dad’s heart.
Saying Good-Bye to A Legendary Cat
Weighing an impressive 28lbs. and reaching lengths of four feet, Samson, also called Catstradamus, was an enormous cat. As a Maine Coon, he was expected to be large as the males of the breed average 13 – 18 pounds and lengths of up to 40 inches. Making others in his breed look like little kitties, Samson was something else with his amazing size. But at ten years old, his big body was feeling its size and age.
On Instagram, dad Jonathan Zurbel explained that hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis sometimes made it difficult for Samson to walk. But with his family giving due diligence to their furry king’s quality of life, Samson still enjoyed a good living. But an unexpected trip to the vet changed everything, and suddenly, Samson was gone, leaving his family, including kitty sibling Dante, to mourn their deal furry angel.
“There is a giant hole in our hearts, nobody will ever fill your “murder mittens” those giant white paws, that sweet kind face, and your personality which was as beautiful as you looked,” shared Jonathan. “Such an honor to serve you and share our bond and pictures.”
“You were and still are a giant force of love and thanks for leaving me with this supportive community and page so I can continue to share you with the world, MY PRIDE & JOY. MY BEAUTIFUL SAMSON! “have a good time, one more chin scratch …’”
“Samson you finally got your wings but you were an angel on earth…”
Memories of a Good Cat
Many know Samson for his enormous size, but did you know this extra-large kitty had the tiniest meow?
“Samson wasn’t very vocal, almost like he didn’t want to disturb me, when he was it was a tiny gentle meow,” Jonathan explained.
“Huge cat, little meow.”
While being a lap cat wasn’t so much Samson’s jam, he enjoyed cuddles and giving his family lots of kisses. He also enjoyed napping in his special basket with his big paws in the air and wonderfully furry tummy on display. And here’s a Samson fact that will make you laugh…this fierce kitty once growled at a police car! Jonathan also shared someone once offered him $50,000 to buy Samson. But who can put a price tag on love?
With so many beautiful years together, Jonathan will continue sharing photos and memories of Samson because, like any good cat dad, he’s got more than a few pics and videos of his special cat. Pay tribute to Samson the cat on Instagram and Facebook.
Feature Image: @Catstradamus/Instagram