dog-cat

Yes, it's true. Bruce walks on a leash, and it was totally intentional.

Somewhere during his leash training, Bruce wised up that dogs walk on leashes, therefore, he must be a dog. I'm not quite sure how he came across this conclusion -- too many late night infomercials, talking to the neighborhood pets? Anyway, Bruce is 100% convinced that's he is a dog, and with the exception of using his litterbox, here is a list of his other "dog-like" characteristics.

• Understands and obeys the command "come." Even if you are on the opposite side of the house, he will come and...


• Understands and obeys the command "sit." Once he comes, you have to point to where you want him to sit or else he thinks you're crazy.


• Understands and obeys the command "back up." This is especially useful when he's near the wide open door leading out to our heavy traffic street.


• LOVES to play fetch. When we throw his toy, he runs after it and brings it back to us like a hyperactive golden retriever. Bruce never gets tired of fetch.


• Follows us around the house. He has to be nearby, and wherever we sit, stand, or lay, he must lay on the floor near us. He sometimes likes to lay near our lap, but has yet become a lap cat. Bruce has yet to realize that he's suppose to ignore us and act superior.


• He barks. No, just kidding, but he hasn't hissed EVER. I've never owned a cat that hasn't hissed.