There’s one special thing that Brutus, a bullmastiff from Northern California, refuses to destroy: his beloved “fluffy.”
The “fluffy” is a soft yellow toy that Brutus constantly carries in his mouth. “It’s the only toy he hasn’t shredded in under five minutes,” said his owner, Bonnie Michalek, in an interview with The Dodo.
Despite his tendency to tear apart his toys, Brutus is incredibly loyal and gentle.Bonnie and her husband adopted Brutus in 2016 after moving into a home spacious enough for a large breed. “He’s like my first child,” said Bonnie—though now she adds “first” because she recently gave birth to their baby boy, Kayden, just eleven weeks ago.
Even before Kayden was born, Brutus seemed to sense that something was changing.
“He figured out I was pregnant before I did,” Bonnie shared. “When my husband worked night shifts, Brutus would refuse to sleep in his crate.” Even after adjusting the crate to make it more comfortable, Brutus still insisted on staying by her side. Looking back, Bonnie believes he was trying to protect her.
