DateNite and her cat Monkey!
In this episode of Industry Pets, we’re joined by the incredibly talented DJ and producer Date Nite, who opens up about life with her cow-patterned cat, Monkey. What starts as a music-meets-pets interview turns into a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly emotional glimpse into a deeply bonded friendship between human and feline.
“He’s black and white, like cow-patterned.” – Date Nite
Monkey isn’t just photogenic—he’s also emotionally in tune. “He is very good at sensing emotions,” she shares. “If I’m sad or something, he really will, like, come up to me and start putting his head in my cheek and nuzzling.” She adds, “He sleeps in my arms most nights, which is wild. I never thought a cat would do that.”
While Monkey may be the star of the studio, Date Nite holds her own as a multi-talented creative. Her music career blends atmospheric beats with a warm, down-to-earth personality, and she’s someone who clearly puts love into everything she does—especially pet parenting.
One of her dreams? “I really want to have a farm one day,” she says. It’s not surprising—her nurturing spirit radiates throughout the episode.
When asked what advice she’d give to first-time cat owners, Date Nite doesn’t hesitate:
“You just have to give them their space and let them warm up to you.”
She encourages patience and compassion, recalling how Monkey hid behind the stove for days after first arriving. “I thought he got in the wall,” she laughs.
DateNite and Monkey
Date Nite’s Animal Cause shoutout for this episode is LA Animal Services, the shelter where she adopted Monkey. “They’re at capacity all the time… even kittens and puppies need homes,” she says. “If you have space in your home, please adopt or donate.” Support LA Animal Services
From cuddle routines to quirky Santa toys, this episode gives us a full picture of Monkey’s charm—and the love between this pair.
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🐾 Watch the full episode on YouTube to see why Monkey truly is the star of the studio.
Industry Pets is a talk show hosted by Raj Thomas, where artists share real stories about their animal companions.