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January 8, 2000

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Max, the Cat of the Day
Name: Max
Age: Two years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Abyssinian
Home: Westwood, New Jersey, USA
 
   Before we were lucky enough to find Max, our favorite cat, Chopper, passed away. I was grieving terribly (still am). I had always wanted an Abyssinian, so I was searching online to find a reputable breeder in my area. We were about to go see a few kittens when we received a phone call. My friend, Eileen, had found a stray in her yard. The poor cat had been showing up every day for about a week. His foot was injured and he didn't seem to be feeling well. Eileen already has six cats, so taking in this one was not an option. So, she called me. She thought he looked like a purebred cat and sure enough he was an...Abyssinian! She brought him to our home immediately. He was very beautiful and unique looking. Max took a trip to the vet and was treated for his wound and fever. He wouldn't eat anything for a few days - except my homemade meatballs. Now, he very healthy and he gets along well with our three other cats - Simon, Fred (a polydactyl) and ChiChi. I would have taken Max in no matter what his breed, but it was quite a coincidence that I was looking for an Abyssinian when he came along.
 

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