30-pound cat named "Zack" finds forever home

A 30-pound cat named Zack who took the internet by storm this week has a new home.

The Michigan Humane Society said Zack got adopted and his new family will help him on his journey to slim down.

"He's currently over 30 pounds and our medical staff is trying to get him to a healthier weight," the post reads.

MHS said they received a "ton" of applications for Zack.

Overweight cats are susceptible to a host of diseases including diabetes, tumors and urinary tract infections. They also have problems grooming themselves.

The Michigan Humane Society posted on Twitter that it had received "tons" of applications for Zack, who it had nicknamed "Chonk cat."

This absolute unit of a cat is Zack. He's available to adopt at our Howell shelter but needs a parent who will help him slim down. He's currently over 30 pounds and our medical staff is trying to get him to a healthier weight. https://t.co/1khSupBtsV #chonkcat #cats pic.twitter.com/Rcl99Ni5lD
— Michigan Humane Society (@mhumane) December 31, 2019

Guess what? ZACK WAS ADOPTED! Thanks to everyone who helped get this #chonkycat into a new home. @FOX2News @Local4News @wxyzdetroit @freep @detroitnews #CatsOfTwitter #zackthecat #adoptdontshop pic.twitter.com/WLoQDoVx78
— Michigan Humane Society (@mhumane) January 3, 2020