At present it is common for there to be profiles of pets on social networks. It is also common for them to accumulate thousands of followers because people want to see photos of the animals. However, the case of Pancho is particular, since those who follow it do so because they consider it “the saddest cat in the world”.
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At 13 years old and from Maizuru, Japan, Pancho was described by his fans as the saddest cat in the entire globe. With publications that exceed thousands of I like and hundreds of comments, the melancholic appearance of the mascot is what his followers highlight the most.
“Poor thing, what a sad little face“; “I wonder what he’s thinking“; “Who made me sad?” are some of the messages from fans “concerned” by the animal. There are also those who feel identified with its expression and apply it to everyday situations. “It looks like I have to pay rent” o “He looks like he works from 9 to 17” are the “explanations” that can be read in the comments about the reason behind his frown.
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However, its owner, Akira Maizuru, clarified that, despite his appearance, he is a very happy cat. “Everyone loves Pancho and Pancho loves everyone. He gets along very well with everyone. He is very pampered,” he said in dialogue with Daily Mail.
He explained: “If I talk to him when he sleeps in the day and take a photo, I can easily get a good image. But Pancho can be troublesome at times.“.
Akira rescued Pancho 13 years ago. The cat was abandoned when its new owner found it and gave it a home. Currently, the mascot is a celebrity on Instagram, where he accumulates more than 90,000 followers.
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