Ben and Andrew with Cruz 7.50pm: An Auckland gay couple are purring with pride tonight after their beloved pet has taken out the title of New Zealand's Next Top Cat Model. Cruz was named as the winner of the contest on TV1's Close Up. Ben Limisella and his partner Andrew Shannon adopted the purebred lilac Burmese a couple of years ago and quickly discovered he is not ordinary cat. Cruz enjoy showers and playing fetch and chase, as well as going for rides in the car. Cruz has been raising money for the RNZSPCA and Lonely Miaow as part of his Next Top Cat Model campaign and the prizes will be sold on Trade Me, with the proceeds to be donated to the charities.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Friday, 13th August 2010 - 7:47pm