Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—plan to highlight a feline friend that’s currently up for adoption by naming it “Milwaukee Record’s Cat Of The Week.” This week: big bonded bros George and Bud.
Introducing George and Bud! These bros are deep homies—big bonded bros, BFF4LYFE. Bud (Budweiser), the gray boy, is the leader. He’s more outgoing. Ready for pets and greeting at the door. George, the orangie, is still slightly skeptical of indoor life. He watches Bud. And if Bud approves, he’s game for it too. It’s been so fun (and funny) to watch George grapple with his desperate longing for affection and his skepticism of the human form. But watching Bud strut around with confidence has boosted George’s as well.
These boys have a blast playing together. Their favorite toy is a fuzzy orange bird with a broken squeaker inside, and a big blue sparkle ball. As you can see, they are snuggle buds in every way, and when they’re next to each other, humans aren’t scary at all. Together they can take on anything!
George is a chatty little dude. What he lacks in physical contact, he makes up for in word count! His love language is not Physical Touch, it’s definitely Words of Affirmation. He chitters and chirps at you from just out of arms reach to let you know he loves and appreciates you. Bud is more steady and more calm. He greets you at the door, stands on the table waiting for pets, and comforts his brother. When you do get to finally pet George, Bud will horn right in and bump him out of the way to get his lovins!
These boys are named for George, the owner and namesake of the boarded up bar they were living outside next to and the $1 Budweiser specials he ran there. George’s was a beloved stop on the Pedal Tavern tours, and George passed away a few years ago.
These guys might be a little work in progress, but they’re making leaps toward lap cat every single day. They LOVE other cats too! They’d make great companions for a lonely kitty. Maybe a kitty who lost a mate, or one who needs some exercise playing with some friends.
About
Coat length
Short
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, neutered
Good in a home with
Other cats
Prefers a home without
Status with dogs, children, and other animals unknown
Age
1-3 years old
