Monster
Domestic Shorthair/Breed Unknown

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Photo of Monster, a male Domestic Shorthair/Breed Unknown
"Monster's Finger Pillow"

Home:New York, NY  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 18 Years   Sex: Male   Weight: 11 lbs.

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Monster and his Gibson.
"Monster and his Gibson."

Two brothers.
"Two brothers."

Monster loves pillows.
"Monster loves pillows."

Monster and Smokey begging for food.
"Monster and Smokey begging for food."

Monster's doggy Debussy.
"Monster's doggy Debussy."

Monster and Smokey sleeping on the bed.
"Monster and Smokey sleeping on the bed."

Futon cat.
"Futon cat."

Monster in a Blanket
"Monster in a Blanket"

Monster in a box
"Monster in a box"

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Nicknames:
King Daddy Monster, Monstrosity, 8 ball, butt stamper, sneezy, cookie monster, grumpy old monster.

Kitty Complexion:
 Activeness 
sleepyvery active
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Curiosity 
not curiousvery curious
 
 Friendliness 
timidaffectionate
 
 Vocal 
not vocalvery vocal
 

Quick Bio:
-deaf

Coloration:
Black

Likes:
Love, cookies, crackers, doughnut, tuna, hamburger, pillows, guitars, his daddy

Pet-Peeves:
Carrier

Favorite Toy:
balls

Favorite Nap Spot:
pillow, daddy's arm, top of mommy's head

Favorite Food:
TURKEY, chicken, hamburger, tuna, crackers, cookies, catnip, zwiebach.

Skills:
Can open any door; sense irritation; silent meow; says "hello," "no," and "wow."

Dwells:
indoors

Arrival Story:
From a family of Brooklyn street cats; Mean crazy little kitten out to kill, but very smart, that's why we named him Monster. Now he is mellow and affectionate, it only took 12 years of love and patience.

Bio:
Smartest cat ever! ^..^ Monster had always been very strong and healthy but in 2002 he collapsed while running down the stairs. We immediately took him in to the vet where he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist prescribed Atenalol, a quarter pill a day, and this has succeeded remarkably well in shrinking his heart but has also had the added (and unexpected) benefit of making him a much calmer and more relaxed cat. I used to joke around that he was one cat who needed some Prozac and I guess that I was at least partially right. He hates taking his medicine but never holds a grudge--after howling and wailing, and trying to shred me to bits with his razor sharp claws, he will run right back to me for warmth and affection. (I think on some level he knows that the medicine is good for him. He is, after all, the smartest cat ever.) ^..^ About a year ago Monster lost his hearing; the vet says that it is a normal part of the aging process and it hasn't seemed to have affected him too much. He does, however, seem to constantly feel that we are 'sneaking up' on him.

Lives Remaining:
3 of 9

Forums Motto:
Love Me, Feed Me, Keep Me Warm.

The Groups I'm In:
10 YEARS OR OVER??? DOGS or CATS, Black Cats Crossing our Paths, Lucky Black Cats, Psyco torties and all the other Catz, The Black Cats Club, Tortoiseshell cat and Black cat Combo!

The Last Forum I Posted In:
Coolest cat contest

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I've Been On Catster Since:
November 4th 2006 More than 1 year!

I Was In The:
The 2006 World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show!
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History

Catster Id:
416286

for 705 days

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Smokey

Debussy - In
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Mia

Mercedes
(Mercy)

Zoe

Sebastian
Alika

Willa
(9/02-7/04)

SMUDGE

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Bianca
Montgomery
Kane
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I am at the animal hospital :(


I am home!


December 25th 2006 12:26 pm   [link to this entry]

The Vet shaved me and gave me so many tests, but they have no idea what is wrong with me.

I hope I won't collapse again, and I am happy to be home for Christmas.

Thank you for all your caring letters. They mean so much!


Sad meow meow...


December 24th 2006 3:53 pm   [link to this entry]

I collapsed 3 times in the past few days. I am in the hospital right now wearing a heart monitor and missing my daddy and mommy. It is not fun spending Christmas with the Vet :(

I hope all you guys are healthy, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas! Purr Purr


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