Derek Packard: Please adopt this wonderful, incredibly high-maintenance cat

Friday, August 17, 2018

Please adopt this wonderful, incredibly high-maintenance cat

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance pet, Bruno is not the cat for you. But if you’re looking for a pet whose lifestyle is the feline version of a Mariah Carey tour rider, look no further.

Bruno is a 7-year-old cat currently up for adoption at the Wright Way Rescue Animal Shelter in Morton Grove, Illinois. At the moment, he’s experiencing a bit of internet fame for his long list of rules and idiosyncrasies — a list that is is nothing short of inspiring.

Here’s what’s going on with Bruno.

He is on a strict diet.
He has several extra toes.
He prefers to play with feather wand toys only.
He likes to be pet on the top of his head and spine only.
He stands on his hind legs when he wants food. No one knows where he learned this.
He likes to be pet while he is eating (but, again, only on the spine and the top of the head).
He will not drink water that is in the same room as his food. He will only drink water in other rooms.
Thus, he requires multiple bowls of water around the house at all times.
Other than that, though, he is pretty “laid-back.” Read more…