Andrei has shared that his cat, Gosha, can be quite a handful. The feline has a tendency to scratch through walls, leaving behind deep grooves down to the concrete. Andrei has tried repairing the damage, but eventually gave up due to the cat’s persistent behavior. In addition, Gosha managed to scratch their TV while watching Animal Planet. Despite these destructive tendencies, the mischievous cat became an internet sensation in early 2020. A photo of him lying on a windowsill with Zhora went viral, leading to a plethora of memes, demotivational posters, and manipulated images. These started circulating in meme communities on Instagram before spreading to other social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit.

Yelena shared the story of how they found out about Gosha’s popularity on the internet from a friend of her husband who also had a caracal. At first, they were happy to see Gosha gaining attention online and shared pictures of him. However, Yelena felt uneasy when she saw Gosha being used in memes that promoted divisive political views or offensive content related to Nazism, racism, or homophobia. She finds such use of Gosha completely unacceptable and condemns it.

In the Google Play App Store, a new app dedicated to Big Floppa was introduced in the spring of 2021. The app showcases Gosha, or Gregory in English, in motion as you tap on him. It has received a lot of praise from users and has an array of optimistic reviews.

A person left a comment expressing their admiration for the game, highlighting its captivating content and even mentioning some eerie moments that made them jump. They were taken aback when they clicked on Shlyopa (Floppa) and heard him growl. The game has a well-rounded content that doesn’t require any additional features. Yelena raised concerns about Gosha’s monthly expenses, stating that although some supporters donate to help other cats, the amount is insufficient to cover the basic needs of food and litter that cost around 20-25,000 rubles ($270-$340).

Moreover, the Bondarev family takes Gosha to a wild cat specialist twice a year for check-ups and vaccinations. Despite his unique background, the family considers him to be just like any other domestic cat. However, his large size demands more attention and care as injuries sustained during playtime can be more severe compared to smaller cats. Furthermore, larger cats tend to cause more destruction inside households. Nevertheless, Yelena emphasizes that regardless of their size or origin, a cat is still a beloved feline companion.