Good thing it's not a dog

Allow me to indugle my soft spot for kitties ... as soft's as this cat's considerable belly.

A 33-pound cat in Qingdao, China, is being described as a "feline monster" because of its 31-inch waist and large size, according to a report.

The 9-year-old cat from the Shandong Province is so heavy it needs the help of its owner to get onto a bed. However, the cat is in surprisingly good health despite its weight. The cat's owner said it has no interest in eating fish but prefers to eat six pounds of chicken and pork each day.

Apologies for the cheap ethnic humor.