Well, 14 out of my 15 cats do not have a known birthdates, so we approximate, and this January, Monte will turn 10. He is the oldest of my cats, but I have only had him since Feb of 2000. It is hard to imagine a time without Monte. What a sweet boy.

This morning, as it typical for him, I woke to find him under the covers with is head out just like a human, laying right between Charlie and me. And I had my arm around him.

He loves mama's lap and to be carried over one shoulder. So sometimes I walk around with Monte in my left arm (sitting on my shoulder) while I go about other things.

His best buds are Kim and Bonnie and Sterling.


His best rival is Biddy. They scuffle for who's boss (by the way, that would be Monte) and then they kiss and make up.

Here is Monte with Kim


Monte with Kim and Bonnie

Monte and Sterling