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Please adopt this wonderful, incredibly high-maintenance cat

He will only drink water in certain rooms.
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Chloe Bryan
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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."

Honestly, Bruno sounds incredible, and I wish I lived near Morton Grove, Illinois so that we could be high-maintenance together in perpetuity. If you're similarly moved by this angel among cats, you can meet him at the shelter this weekend.

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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