![]() Welcome to our new blog, friends! We’re so glad you found us – THANK YOU. We get asked so many questions about Bruno that we've decided to create a whole new space that’s far more conducive to communication with you fabulous folk! Simply put: it’s hard to describe how much happier Bruno has made our lives. I had two cats throughout my childhood that lived to be almost 20 years old (one of whom I constantly referred to as my best friend – weird only child stuff, I know), but it's been almost six years since they passed. The first night Jason and I brought Bruno home and crawled into bed with him (yes, he sleeps with us every night), I just started bawling. Full on weeping, y’all. I had completely forgotten the insurmountable joy having a pet can bring – especially one as special as Bruno. He’s a gift. What I wasn't anticipating was the way having Bruno go viral would change my day-to-day life. I was completely unprepared to talk to press, navigate hundreds of 'business' emails, use my lunch hour to Skype television producers to answer questions about my cat …you get the picture. Luckily, I had a lot of support. The reaction to Bruno didn't necessarily shock me – my reaction was psychotic (screaming at my desk while seeing his photos for the first time), but I knew it wasn’t unique! The aftermath was just a wild ride - I was getting slammed with so many messages on my personal accounts that we had no choice but to create Bruno’s Instagram before we even picked him up from the Wright-Way Rescue, and that's when all hell really broke loose. Not exactly what I expected when we decided to adopt a kitty! However, the messages we were receiving were overwhelming in the best way: photos of Bruno were making people smile, and helping others cope with their anxiety/depression. One woman reached out saying she was with her family in a silent and tense hospital waiting room when she came across Bruno’s story. Within minutes, she was passing around her phone to a room full of strangers, while they all smiled and laughed together over this adorably goofy 25 pound standing cat. Bruno makes people smile, and he brings people together. Who can ask for anything more? I have (perhaps selfishly) found such joy in connecting with so many of you on Instagram. We truly can’t thank you enough for your kindness and support thus far (can I underline that 300 times?). However, our ability to connect can feel limited in DM's, and messages often get lost in the inbox. That’s why we’re here. We genuinely hope this forum invites you into Bruno’s home and life in a whole new meaningful way, encouraging you to join the conversation. We're looking forward to the opportunity to get more in-depth on a variety of subjects, and a lot more personal! What do you want to know about B/our family? What do you want to see? Looking forward to it all… XOXO, Lauren & Bruno
20 Comments
Maria
2/8/2019 06:12:02 am
Wright-Way has the best cats (I have two of them, Sammy and Harry aka @harry_the_darkness on Insta) and Bruno makes me smile every morning. Best wishes on the blog, my boys gave Bru a shoutout on their Insta post today. =)
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2/8/2019 06:56:08 am
Wright-Way is THEE BEST! I love talking with people whose babies came from there as well. It's a magical place! Thank you so much for the shout-out and the well wishes. SO glad Bruno makes you happy!
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Kara
2/8/2019 07:30:20 am
No particular questions Lauren, just want to say you're a lovely person and I've enjoyed following you on Instagram just as much as Bruno! Both of you are national treasures 😉
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Lauren Paris
2/8/2019 07:31:20 am
Wow - I cannot tell you how much that means to me, especially today! Thank you so, so much for your kind words - they are truly meaningful.
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2/8/2019 08:48:49 am
Is Bruno a Russian Blue?
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:22:32 am
Bruno is indeed a Blue Russian! So comforting to hear you feel me on the cat bff front. I like to tell people I birthed Bruno as well. Weird? OH WELL!
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Taylor Dankovich
2/11/2019 02:06:27 pm
hah! Not weird at all! I love it!
Rachel
2/8/2019 09:06:52 am
Thank you so much for sharing Bruno with the world! He is the highlight of my Instagram feed and I smile and laugh every time I see that sweet extra kitty!
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:23:00 am
I am so, so glad he brings you joy! He's pretty good at it, too!
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Kara
2/8/2019 10:24:28 am
No questions from me, I just want to say how much I have fallen for Bru and his complete extra-ness. He has brought so much joy to me and my friends who I have shown his page to. I don't live in Chicago but was in town for a concert around the time he was up for adoption and all over social media- so I took a definite interest in him. I was so happy to see that him be adopted by a sweet and caring family. Thank you so much for raising awareness on adoption and especially adoption for cats, not just kittens. Your comment about the first night with him made me tear up as it was very similar to the first nights I had with my two rescue kitties. Love to Bru and your happy family!
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:23:41 am
Thank you SO much for the kind words, and for taking the time to comment. Kitties really do rescue US, don't they? XO
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Jen
2/8/2019 12:26:46 pm
Thanks so much for sharing Bru with the rest of us, he is a ray of much-needed sunshine. Plus, he looks SO much like my boys! Lots of love to you and Bruno.
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:24:47 am
Oh, does he?! You'll have to send us some photos! XO
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Cindy rios
2/8/2019 04:19:34 pm
Such beautiful words. I’m a fan of bruno’s. I go on instagram just for him-he’s my favorite . Thank you for the site. I plan on buying one of the sweatshirts
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:25:11 am
I'm so glad he makes you happy. Thank you so much for your support!
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Pamela Venhoff
2/8/2019 05:00:37 pm
Great job on the site! Can’t wait to get my mug and t shirt! Congratulations to both parents and son! Love ya B!
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:25:44 am
Thank you tons and tons! <3
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Wendi
2/9/2019 10:53:24 pm
Hi Bruno! I was wondering if you and you parents had thought about making any of the t-shirts available in sizes 4X or 5X?
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LAUREN PARIS
2/11/2019 08:21:16 am
We hear you, Wendi! We added "The Original Unisex Thick Cotton T", and it sizes through 5XL . Thank you for the feedback!
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Wendi
2/12/2019 11:15:07 pm
Thank you very much!! Can’t wait to get my Bruno merch ❤️❤️ Leave a Reply. |
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