Cat Stands Like a Person to Beg For Treats

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Julia B
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Meet Bruno, the cat who loves standing on his hind legs whenever he wants food. The way he poses and the cute expression on his face may be the reasons why he got chubby.

The adorable cat was surrendered to Wright-Way Rescue in Illinois in April because he wasn’t meshing very well with the children in the family. The staffers at the shelter think it had more to do with his 25-pound weight.

“At 25-plus pounds, he really needs to lose at least 10 pounds if he is going to live to be an old man,” Erin Thomas, Wright-Way Rescue staff, told The Dodo. “We are currently taking it one pound at a time. I believe his weight is a result of being ‘overloved.’”

Besides his human pose, Bruno has other weird habits like wanting company while he eats, and drinking only when there are several water bowls placed throughout the house.

He may be choosy about certain things but he likes to be around with people he loves as much as possible. Currently, he’s in a foster home where he loves hanging out with humans but he needs a forever home with a family who will love him unconditionally.

Bruno may be best in a home with no little children and a family who will keep him active and playful in order for him to continue his weight loss program.

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TO COOL TO BE HOMELESS! We're not sure how Bruno hasn't found his forever home yet! He's the COOLEST cat! – Hi, my name is Bruno! I am a 7 year-old polydactyl cat who is 25 pounds. – There's a lot of me to love! I am perfectly healthy other than being overweight. I am on a diet, though. I am walking, playing, and doing tricks like this to lose some weight. – When I am in a normal home, most of my day is spent laying around, but never far from my family. I usually prefer to lay on the floor or right next to you, but occasionally I like to be a lap-cat. I also really like playing with my feather wand toy. Not so much my other toys or scratchers, though. I do like to sleep with my foster parents, but at the end of the bed so you still have room. – I like when you scratch the sides of my face and neck. I like to be pet on the top of my head and spine only. I know my tummy is so tempting to touch, but I would prefer if you didn't. I may swat my hand and pretend to bite if you do. – I like to talk to you….a LOT. Be prepared for a chatty kitty! I have a couple quirky traits too….For one, I like to stand on my hind legs! This usually happens when I want food. No, my foster parents did not teach me this. They are not sure how I learned. – Second, I love to be pet while I eat. It took my foster mom a little time to realize what I was meowing about, since she had just put food in my bowl. Soon she found out it's because I want pets while I eats! I will still eat if you don't pet me, but I will meow more and stare at you for a while…I also drink a lot of water. I never drink the water in the kitchen where my food is. I only drink the water that was put in a completely different room. If you have a larger house, perhaps put multiple bowls of water around for me and be sure to give me fresh water at least once day? Yes, I know I am EXTRA. – Overall, I am a pretty laid back, lazy cat who just wants to be in the presence of my owners. I hear I make them laugh and smile every single day, so I hope I can do the same for you! – I am currently at the Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center in Morton Grove. You can actually come meet me this weekend, starting tomorrow!

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