Most cats demand treats. Merlot demands walks.
The five-year-old ragdoll has gone viral after a video showing him eagerly waiting to be taken for a walk racked up more than 501,000 views, 35,700 likes, 6,321 shares and 528 reposts on Instagram as of Thursday evening (Oct 22).
The video initially shows him patiently waiting while his owners bring out his carrier. But perhaps it’s what happens next that has won over viewers. As soon as his owners approach the front door, Merlot hops out of the carrier and trots over, seemingly ready for his outing.
Yes, Merlot prefers walking outdoors to sitting in his pet-stroller, as seen in other videos on his Instagram account.
Speaking to AsiaOne, Merlot’s owner, Shayne Yeo, 30, said that Merlot had originally been adopted from NParks’ Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS).
She also has two other cats, Sav short for Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot, the youngest of the lot.
While most people assume that Shayne enjoys the occasional drink, based on her fur-babies’ names — she actually has an alcohol allergy that forces her away from drinks.
The account was created by Shayne and her younger sister, Fion, in August this year and has since achieved 2 videos surpassing 100,000 views.
Merlot going viral was no surprise to the sisters, they had always known his lovable nature would bring in positive attention from cat and animal lovers.
From corridor strolls to daily walks
Shayne and her husband first noticed Merlot running out of the house to walk along the corridor about a year ago.
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