Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by admin
Theodore Scritches McWiggles, called “Scritch” at home, is a three-year-old red tabby Maine Coon from Texas who weighs 33 pounds, according to his owner. A TikTok clip of a vet clinic worker carrying him through the office drew tens of millions of views in late 2025, and a follow-up video of him attacking the “Bed Monster” made him even more famous.
Who is Theodore the Maine Coon?
Theodore lives in Texas with his owner, Tonna Michelle, who has had him since he was a kitten. Parade Pets, via Yahoo, reported that he is mostly an indoor cat, spends nearly all his time near his “mama,” and gets supervised time in the yard.
The video that introduced him shows a vet tech struggling to carry him through a doorway at the clinic. PetHelpful reported 17.6 million views when it covered the clip in November 2025, and by November 25 a Q106.5 report put it at nearly 40 million views and 4.8 million likes. Viewer comments included “He has three names because he ate the other two.”
The Bed Monster game
Theodore’s other viral moment is a game his owner calls Bed Monster: she hides her hands and feet under the covers and wiggles them, and he stalks and pounces on the lumps. “It’s a truly terrifying game to play with him,” she said in the video, PetHelpful reported. That coverage also described him as considered a healthy cat.
Wrestling with hands and feet is common in kittens and young cats, but it can teach a cat that skin is a toy. With any cat, and especially one Theodore’s size, a wand toy or kicker toy keeps play fun without scratches. Big cats also need furniture that can take their weight; see our guide to the best cat trees for Maine Coons.
How big do Maine Coons get?
Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic cat breeds, but 33 pounds is far above normal. The Cat Fanciers’ Association says it is not unusual for a mature male to reach or exceed 20 pounds, that females are usually smaller, and that the breed is slow-maturing, taking up to three years to reach full growth.
| Cat | Typical or reported weight |
|---|---|
| Mature male Maine Coon (CFA) | Often around 20 lb or more |
| Female Maine Coon (CFA) | Usually smaller than males |
| Theodore (owner-reported) | 33 lb at age 3 |
For other record-sized Maine Coons, see Stewie, the longest cat ever measured, and Kefir, the 28-pound Maine Coon.
Is my Maine Coon overweight?
A number on the scale does not tell you whether a large cat is fat or just big-framed. Vets use body condition scoring instead. VCA Animal Hospitals explains that most practices score cats on a 1–5 scale (3 is ideal) or 1–9 scale (5 is ideal). A quick home check: feel the ribs just behind the front legs. At a healthy weight they feel like the back of your hand; if they feel more like the fleshy palm, the cat is carrying extra fat.
Ask your vet to score your cat at the next check-up, and ask for a gradual, vet-guided plan before cutting food amounts.
FAQ
How much does Theodore the Maine Coon weigh?
His owner reports 33 pounds, at three years old.
Where does Theodore Scritches McWiggles live?
In Texas, with his owner Tonna Michelle.
Is a 33-pound Maine Coon normal?
No. It is well above the typical range. The CFA says mature males often reach about 20 pounds or more, and only a vet can say whether a very large cat is healthy for his frame.
How long do Maine Coons keep growing?
The CFA says the breed can take up to three years to reach full growth.