A script to find the fattest cat currently available for adoption at the San Francisco SPCA.
Fattest Cat is a Node.js command-line script that scrapes the San Francisco SPCA website to find the heaviest cat currently available for adoption. It solves the problem of manually browsing adoption listings by automating the search for cats based on weight, with options for unit conversion and a humorous Garfield-themed display mode.
Developers, cat enthusiasts, and potential pet adopters in the San Francisco area who want a quick, automated way to discover adoptable cats based on size.
Developers choose Fattest Cat for its simplicity, humor, and focused utility—it provides a lightweight, fun tool for a specific real-world use case without unnecessary complexity.
Script to find fattest cat currently up for adoption at SF SPCA
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Automates the specific task of scraping and ranking adoptable cats by weight from SF SPCA, as demonstrated in the demo and simple CLI commands.
Includes a Garfield mode for themed display, adding a fun, community-focused element that makes the tool more engaging for cat enthusiasts.
Easy installation via npm with global flag and Node.js 6+ compatibility, requiring minimal dependencies for quick use.
Supports both standard and metric units through command-line flags like --metric, catering to different user preferences without code changes.
Only works with the San Francisco SPCA website, making it irrelevant for users in other locations or with different shelters.
Relies on scraping a specific website structure, which can break with site updates, requiring manual maintenance and lacking built-in error handling.
Focuses solely on weight-based ranking, ignoring other adoption criteria like age, breed, or health, limiting its utility for serious adopters.