Just heard on the Philadelphia news that the BIG kitty (44 lbs) is in good health. Other than being overweight he is healthy - no thyroid problems. The vet put him on a high protien, low carb diet. And to make his world even better, he will be going to his furever home next week - a family in South Jersey that has 2 other cats. They were chosen over 400+ other applicants so I'm sure that Chunk will be in heaven on earth. A happy ending and a new beginning...........