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Always a beacon of Hope, I am Monkey, Miracle Kitty! On Thursday, 02 September 21, my little gray Russian Blue, Monkey, slipped out of our new house... and was lost to us. No one had seen him since. Day one, I was distraught (to say the least). The following days were no less relentless. In the 22 days since losing my cat, I lost sleep, I occasionally lost my mind, and I lost roughly 14 pounds. I

was unwell, mostly self-inflicted, but I could not control my feelings to counter my distress. In the first few days, I searched our land frantically. I traversed our mountain property constantly and at all hours of the day & night. I introduced myself to new neighbors (under duress, unfortunately) and impressed upon strangers to keep an eye out. I disbursed flyers and hung posters all over our town. I hired dog trackers and remote reiki healers and spiritual helpers. I flooded the internet and social media with my loss. Monkey quickly became a local celebrity; everyone knew him before they even met me or Nicole. Milford mobilized. Frenchtown was on alert. Hunterdon County was familiar with our whole family. And all without ever lying eyes on our little kitty's physical form. Early on, I learned that regardless of what happened in this ordeal, we at least moved to a very caring community. For that alone, I am glad. In those three (plus) weeks, I was not myself. I hardly slept. Or ate. I was more active, physically, than ever before and the toll on my body was rough. If I'm being brutally honest, I have never worked harder for anything in my life. Emotionally, I was angry, sad, frustrated, embarrassed, scared, and more. And not just for me, but for Monkey. I kept most of it inside, but the emotions eventually bottlenecked in my heart, my mind, and my body, and on occasion, the levee (so to speak) would break. My health suffered, my mental state was a wreck, and my family had to deal with this mess of a husband and father before them. I was as out of control to them as the situation was to me. The marketing (for lack of a better term) resulted in a few sighting calls. Nothing panned out. Time helped, but the pain lingered. Today, I finally relented a bit to the reality of the situation, as evidenced by the silent change in my Facebook profile and cover pics to darkness. And then... light. Based on assistance from new friends, I was directed to a certain area around my home. I hiked to the cell tower at the top of the mountain we live on to place yet another food trap and camera there. By the time I arrived at the compound, I was winded. So rather than carry all my gear around, I set it down and decided to walk around the gated area to find a suitable place for the trap. I made it to the rear of the cell phone tower compound when I noticed a small gray tuft of fur huddled on a concrete slab next to the air conditioner unit. I ran over, whispered Monkey's name, and eyes turned to meet mine. In his silent meow, Monkey whispered back. I found him! I called to him relentlessly, but he would do no more than look at me and talk back. I called my wife, who was working remotely as opposed to from home (as usual), and told her my news and that I needed her help. She responded immediately. During that time, I grew restless in my excitement and I took it upon myself to act. Admittedly, I ripped the chain link fence from the nearby post and wriggled my way underneath. I was muddied, my shirt was ripped, and my back was cut... but I got Monkey. We waited there in the gated compound together with him in my arms until my wife arrived to assist us. I passed his fragile body to her through the gate and made my way back under the fence to where they were. We loaded him into the trap I carried to the compound and we immediately called for help. Monkey was taken to a relatively local vet hospital and was under their strictest care for about a week. He was severely, though not surprisingly, dehydrated and malnourished. He had a bite mark on his rear leg that was swollen; he currently has a limp. He was thin and weak. However, Monkey is a miracle kitty and a fighter-- he's working his way through to a full recovery! Finally, Monkey is safe and we, his family, are celebrating his return. We can all rest well tonight-- the first time in 22 days!

- Monkey's Hooman

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Merry Christmas, Monkey lovers!!!

19/12/2023

Jerome Horwitz, famous for playing CURLY in "THE THREE STOOGES", was known to all as a protector of dogs. Curly's contract with Columbia Pictures included a clause that allowed his dogs to accompany him on the studio lot. Columbia limited it to no more than two dogs at a time, this due to the puppies' unplanned on-camera appearances from time to time. You can still see those surprise dog on set invasions in the first few short films. Typically surrounded by various dogs, Curly was known to come home with a stray dog and foster it until he could find it a permanent home. When the Stooges were out on the road, Curly took it upon himself to find a new home for at least one stray dog in every town they visited. Curly is estimated to have saved and rescued more than 5,000 dogs in his lifetime. This makes him a man ahead of his time, with a very admirable concern for man's best friend.

14/12/2023

There are going to be times in life when death steals the people that you love from you. When grief swoops in and descends hungrily and heavily and leaves you feeling empty.

And at those times, it can be hard to get out of bed and open the curtains; to let the light in. It can be hard to leave the house and speak to people; to let the world in. It can be hard to know how to go on living when the person you love could not. Hard to see the point in moving forward without them by your side.

But there is one certainty in life, and that is death. And one day it will steal you too.

And when that time comes, wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to regale your loved ones with tales of the adventures you were able to keep having? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to tell them how you took them with you in your heart and how you felt them by your side every step of the way? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live a life that is so full, that you simply cannot wait to tell them about it when you meet again?

Of course!

And I'm trying.

❤️

06/12/2023

I loved my friend.

04/12/2023

Best to be prepared...

28/11/2023

Be aware!

23/11/2023

I'm thankful for him.

13/11/2023

There is a place in the heart that
will never be filled
and even during the
best moments
and the greatest times
we will know it
more than ever
there is a place in the heart that
will never be filled.
and we will wait
and wait
in that space.

"You Get So Alone at Times"
Charles Bukowski

12/11/2023

From dress-up and play time to car rides and sleep-overs, Ava obviously loves her "Monkey" buddy!!

12/11/2023

Another happy "Monkey" owner...

03/11/2023

Meet our first prize winner of the Draw & Color contest, Lillian, and her new plush Monkey!!

31/10/2023

It's Monkey, Miracle Kitty!

Check out the chosen entries from the 'Draw and Color Monkey Contest' below!

Thanks to all who submitted!! Winners can pick up their prizes at the Holland Library this Friday!!!

29/10/2023

Entries are due today! Let's see all those cute Monkey drawings at the library!!

In honor of Monkey's passing, the Holland Free Public Library and I have put together a contest to keep my adorable li'l kitty's spirit alive!

Stop by the library to view pictures of Monkey, Miracle Kitty and pick up a blank coloring sheet to create your own version of my beloved feline friend.

Good luck to all!!

23/10/2023

Get those entries in, kiddos! We'll be picking winners sooooon!!

19/10/2023

Never discount true love.

It is too rare and precious a commodity.

19/10/2023

Thank you to EVERYONE that reached out during this difficult time!

18/10/2023

Remember, the Holland Free Public Library and I have put together a contest to keep my adorable li'l kitty's spirit alive!

Stop by the library to view pictures of Monkey, Miracle Kitty and pick up a blank coloring sheet to create your own version of my beloved feline friend.

Good luck to all!!

17/10/2023

From real life to children's tale, here is just a sample of how Monkey was immortalized for generations of children and fellow fur-lovers!

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