Top 10 Pet Moments of 2008!A fat cat named Prince Chunk, an adorable litter of Shiba Inu puppies and the soon-arriving White House pup a were the most talked about animals of the year.

Updated: Tuesday Nov 25, 2008 | 02:00 PM EST

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When a feline with extra flub (44 pounds of it!) popped up in a New Jersey shelter, his saga captivated the nation. Dubbed "Prince Chunk," calls came in from around the country offering homes for the plump cat. The Camden County Animal Shelter found a new family for him close by.