Poland's Feline Celebrity Finds His Forever Home

The orb-shaped cat who once ranked as the top-rated tourist attraction in Szczecin, Poland has transformed his life. Now named George, he has moved to a new home and achieved his weight loss goals.

From Stray to Star

Originally known as Gotzeck, this remarkable feline rose to international fame earlier this year. He received thousands of 5-star reviews on Google—fame he was completely unaware of.

George began as a stray who claimed a particular spot in the city as his territory. Local shopkeepers built him a special house, provided food, and monitored his health. Then someone added him as a tourist attraction online, and viewers couldn't contain their enthusiasm.

Fans called him "simply the cat of all time" and a "must-see cat." Only a few visitors expressed complaints, including one about stolen sausage.

The Price of Fame

This sausage incident highlighted several problems that came with the cat's sudden celebrity status. Visitors kept overfeeding him, causing him to become unhealthy and round.

Beyond diet concerns, locals worried that all the attention put his safety at risk.

A Fresh Start

A few months ago, a local animal organization provided George with temporary housing and placed him on a medical care plan. He thrived on his new diet, losing enough weight to reach his healthy range.

Now cleared with a clean bill of health, George—short for George Clooney—has been adopted into his forever home. There, he'll be happy, warm, and well cared for throughout his remaining years.

The famous feline's journey from street cat to internet sensation to healthy adopted pet shows how community care can change an animal's life for the better.