Woman claims her 4ft cat is so big people often mistake the feline for a dog
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A woman claims her pet cat is so big people often mistake it for a dog.
Owner Natalie Bowman, 32, adopted Finn the cat in 2017 when he was just three and a half months old.
Finn, now six-years-old, is over 4ft-long (1.3m), the average height of a nine-year-old child standing up.
Natalie, who lives in San Carlos, California, US, spends $150 (£124) on food every month and feeds him three to four times every day.
Natalie says onlookers are often shocked at the furry felines' ginormous size.
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She said: "It's really funny, they think he's a dog, and then when they get closer they say oh my god it's a cat and they love him."
Natalie says the cat often frightens unsuspecting visitors when he approaches.
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She added: "I've had service people come around to fix things, it's always fun to see grown men get shocked by my cat, they often say he looks like a bobcat or a wildcat."
Despite his size, Finn is a gentle giant and gets along splendidly with Natalie's other cat.
"It took them a little while to adjust to each other, but they love each other now," she said.
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"Finn is really docile and curious, he is so funny and is very needy and affectionate, he loves cuddles and to be spooned.
She added: "[Maine coons] need a lot of time and affection, he has separation anxiety and I actually take him into the office sometimes.
"He is a very sociable cat and he loves to talk, he's very loud."
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