Symba in his new home. (Photo via Facebook)

Update, 6/20/17: Symba’s new family says that, a few days into his new life, the cat is beginning to adjust.

“Symba’s current state has been improving today, which we are pretty pleased about,” owner Kiah Berkeley says on Monday evening. “He loves having his whole back scratched (poor guy can’t reach his own back to scratch it) and has been purring a lot over that.”

She says he’s gradually warming up to the family, though his obesity “prevents him from moving much, cleaning himself, scratching himself” and more. He’s also on medication for fleas and dealing with sores on his belly.

He’s a picky eater, too, which may be due to stress. The family is seeking the advice of Reddit to find foods other than cut-up shrimp or tuna to eat. They’ve also made a Facebook page so interested folks can follow Symba’s progress.

On Monday night, for the first time, Symba jumped up on Berkeley’s bed. “We gave him scratches and he loved it.”

Original: We saw all of you responding to the story about the 35-pound cat up for adoption by talking about how you’re going to take Symba home with you. But guess what? You snooze, you lose out on the fullest figured feline Humane Rescue Alliance staffers have ever seen.

Six-year-old Symba was adopted today, the animal welfare organization, said in a tweet.

We’ve reached out to Humane Rescue for more information about the adoption and interest level in Symba, and will update when we hear back.

In the meantime, compare the way Symba looks at his new owner with the pure derision he was shooting at his former caregivers.

Six-year-old Symba currently weighs 35 pounds. (Photo via Twitter)

And, because it’s Friday and you deserve it, take another peek at Symba’s foray into exercise.

Even though Symba is no longer an option, Humane Rescue still has many other animals looking for loving homes.

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