Having read the poem, try to guess whether the poet is fond of cats. If so, why does he call Macavity a friend and monster?

The poet finds cat very intelligent and skillful. Macavity’s fast movements and not being caught by the police led the poet to give him the resemblance with the cats despite of his ferocious acts.

He calls him a friend, because he is fond of cats but a monster because he broke laws and did criminal activities.