Messi (Russian: Месси; born 30 October 2015) is a pet cougar, model and Internet celebrity, owned by Russian couple Alexandr and Mariya Dmitriev. The Dmitrievs live with Messi in a …

Meet Messi the Puma, now unlike most big cats that exist in the wild or in zoos, this big cat, lives in a 1 bedroom apartment in Russia. Messi was born in captivity at a zoo in Russia, but...

Jan 21, 2020 · Messi is a mellow cat with one distinct difference from your typical feline— he’s a puma! The creature, named after the famous soccer player, was rescued by Aleksandr and …

Apr 12, 2025 · The Dmitrievs rescued Messi in 2016 from a petting zoo in Penza, Russia, after the young puma suffered from health issues that prevented him from returning to the wild or being …

Meet Messi, a 200lbs mountain lion who was rescued as a kitten by his loving owner. Not only does Messi live inside his hooman's home, but he is cuddled, pampered, and cared for exactly …

Apr 16, 2021 · Named after Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi, the exotic cat was born in a zoo and later sold to the petting zoo. The puma was in such ill health when the couple bought him …

Sep 25, 2024 · Messi was one of three cougar cubs born at the zoo. The other two, Suarez and Neymar, were also named after famous players to celebrate the Russian city hosting four …

Jan 7, 2023 · Messi is a lot like your average house cat, except you asked for a "grande" when ordering it. Messi is a puma, also known as a cougar. He was born in ...

Jul 6, 2023 · Imagine having a wild animal in your home or cozy apartment? Well for a couple based in Russia, they didn’t only imagine it, they went ahead and adopted a Puma named …

Messi is quite smaller compared to the average Puma, had several health issues, and due to his physical conditions and the fact that he was born in captivity, he could never survive if …