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This is Buddy Love, Jr.'s cat! He got Buddy at a race at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, but Buddy is originally from North Dakota. Buddy's birthday is April 7, 2000, and he is declawed. His favorite foods are crab chunks, which Jr. gives him every Tuesday, and beef jerky. He is even smart enough to open the cabinets and get his own food out! Buddy likes to spend his days chasing and chewing on "Monkey Man Doll" and laying around Jr.'s motorcoach. Here's a picture of him doing his favorite thing. (He's in the window if you look closely!) You may remember Buddy from Dale Jr.'s interviews with Darrell Waltrip, when Buddy jumped up on the table between them and fell asleep. DW was kind enough to answer an email that included Buddy: From Dawn Bittermann of Bloomington, Ill.: The interview you did recently with Dale Jr. was wonderful to see. I respect that he wants his privacy during this rough time, but it was nice to see that he is doing the best that you could expect during a time like this. Please let the family know that they are all in our prayers. I loved his cat laying there on the table sound asleep during the interview. DW: Thank you for the kind words. We taped an hour but could have gone on all day. Dale Jr. is a remarkable young man. Unfortunately, Buddy the cat really didn't like it very much that we messed up his house. He wandered around all the equipment and people, meowing at everyone. Finally he jumped up between us on the glass lightstand and went to sleep. I guess ol' DW and Dale Jr. weren't exciting enough for him!