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You are here: Home / Diary / Binga’s After Dinner Walk

Binga’s After Dinner Walk

May 31, 2019 By: Summer Samba46 Comments

tortoiseshell cat on an after dinner walk

May has been uncommonly cool here in southern California, so the opportunities for us kitties to get outside have been few. Not because it’s all that cold for us. It’s my human who’s been whining about the weather. Usually she doesn’t take us out until late in the day because “the lighting is better.” And that’s when things get too cool for her. I wonder what she has against putting on a sweater in May? Anyhow, this week we are finally having more typical temperatures here, and my human took Binga out for an after dinner walk.

tortoiseshell cat on grass in front yard

Binga hasn’t had many chances to get outside so far this year, and she is going to be 19 in August. So my human wants to give her as much leash time as possible this summer.

tortoiseshell cat on a leash sitting in the grass

When cats get comfortable on leashes, they generally fall into two categories. One (by far the smaller group) will actually walk along with their human, and only stray a little bit. That’s the category I fall into. The other category, and the vast majority, just do whatever they want and expect their human to just follow. Guess which category Binga falls into?

tortoiseshell cat looking in dark corner behind neighbor's garage

I’m sure most of you guessed correctly! Binga wanted to explore some dark areas, but she was not allowed.

tortoiseshell cat walking on leash

Eventually she decided she was done wandering.

tortoiseshell cat on grass

She let my human know she wanted to go back inside.

tortoiseshell cat on steps before going back inside

In case you were wondering, I was waiting for them, just behind the front door.

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  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    April 13, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    I miss Binga (and Boodie)

    Reply
  2. Mel says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:21 am

    Love your Front Steps! ❤️ And Binga, of course!

    Reply
  3. SELINA says

    September 24, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    We miss her!!! You can always post pics of Binga.

    And she DOES looks very focused in the picture!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  4. Oliver Zakarzecka says

    September 24, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Aw I miss Binga! She was so lovely – Oliver Z

    Reply
  5. Sandi Stefani says

    September 24, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Beautiful Binga!!

    Bodacious

    Reply
  6. Lesley Castle says

    September 24, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    Aw, miss you darling Binga. One of my sweet girl kitties passed last week. 🙁

    Reply
  7. Xenabobb says

    June 19, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Aw, pretty Binga.

    Reply
  8. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    June 6, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Meow meow Binga you sure had a guud walk!! You are goin to bee 19 soon??? Pawtastick!
    An may mee meow you look furabuluss inn *pink*! It reellly iss yore color!!
    Happy trails mee frend….
    ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

    Reply
  9. lola the rescued cat says

    June 4, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    We love seeing Binga on the leash! We can’t believe she’s going to be 19!

    Reply
  10. SandeY says

    June 2, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Binga, Binga I ❤️ You!! You look fantastic!!!! Does your human know your exact birthday? I’d like to know.
    Sandey

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      June 2, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      Nobody knows her exact birthday! She was picked up off the streets of downtown L.A. somewhere.

      Reply
  11. SELINA says

    June 2, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Torties ALWAYS have someplace to do!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  12. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    June 2, 2019 at 7:05 am

    I’m glad your little old lady kitty friend gets some spoiling, any kitty who makes it that far deserves it! I hope you got a little outdoors time too, Summer, for being so patient!

    Reply
  13. meowmeowmans says

    June 1, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Hooray that Binga got to go outside on the leash! It’s finally starting to warm up here.

    Reply
  14. Fraidy Cats! says

    June 1, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Binga, at 19 you should be able to do whatever you want (says Pip who is also 19 this year (September))
    Our mom has to wear a sweatshirt when the temps are in the 70’s, mol! this weekend it will be triple digits for us 😛

    pip, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL

    Reply
  15. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    June 1, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Binga has very beautiful fur!

    Reply
  16. The Poupounette Gang says

    June 1, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    You are looking absolutely fabulous, Binga.

    Purrs,
    Tama

    Reply
  17. Kitties Blue says

    June 1, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Binga, you look meowvolous for your age, and we all hope you will stay around buggy Summer for a very long time. Looks as if you had a beautiful day for an outing. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

    Reply
  18. The Swiss cats says

    June 1, 2019 at 7:43 am

    Binga is a beautiful lady ! How nice that she could enjoy some outdoor time on leash ! Purrs

    Reply
  19. LoneSTARCATS says

    May 31, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    Glad Binga got some time outside. My momma’s kind of a cold weather wimp too – summer’s her favorite season by far.

    Reply
  20. Angel Whiskeratti says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    I’m glad Binga gets some outside time.

    Reply
  21. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:18 pm

    Love Binga heaps, she is the best Tortie in the USA!!!

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      May 31, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Don’t tell that to Mudpie!

      Reply
  22. SELINA says

    May 31, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    Nutmeg says, “Hell YEAH torties go where they want!”

    MK has decided that Binga and Nutmeg are twin sisters from different mothers. She’s even taken to calling Nutmeg “Little Binga” lately! MOL! Like Binga, Nutmeg has eyes you CANNOT not love.

    DK LOVES Binga posts, too.

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  23. The Island Cats says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Of course Binga would be the kind of cat that does what she wants.

    Reply
  24. Ellen Pilch says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Binga looks great for her age. I am glad she is getting some outdoor time. I always enjoy seeing Binga – and you too , of course. XO

    Reply
  25. William's Kith & Kin says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    What a wonderful way to end our week, a Bingafest! Thanks, we needed it.

    Reply
  26. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 31, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    She definitely always looks like a woman on a mission! Would you believe it hasn’t hit 80 yet this year? I love it!

    Reply
  27. Mickey's Musings says

    May 31, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    We agree, the lighting is good.
    Hope you had fun Binga even if you did not get to go where you wanted 😉
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply
  28. Catscue catmom says

    May 31, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    That’s awesome that a 19 yr old is going out for a walk – go Binga!

    Reply
  29. Lesley Castle says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Aw, darling Binga!

    Reply
  30. Eastside Cats says

    May 31, 2019 at 11:34 am

    Binga has such colorful fur, Summer! Your momma got the lighting just right for these photos.

    Reply
  31. Athena says

    May 31, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Hi Binga, nice to see you again and glad you had a nice walk!

    Reply
  32. Cathy Keisha says

    May 31, 2019 at 10:48 am

    Binga is my kind of cat. I’ll bet there were real shmousies and inneresting smells in that dark corner. BTW, wish Boodie a Happy Birthday for me.

    Reply
  33. Random felines says

    May 31, 2019 at 10:31 am

    mom loves using Binga as an example that cats of ANY age can learn to love a harness and be outside

    Reply
  34. Erin the Cat says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Binga sure is a treasure, and no mistake — and looking awesome for her age, too. Something to aspire to, despite her propensity to photobomb folk.
    Toodle pips and purrs
    ERin

    Reply
  35. Brian Frum says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:38 am

    Binga sure looks pretty and darn happy with her out n’ about!

    Reply
  36. Pat K says

    May 31, 2019 at 7:30 am

    Nineteen will be quite a milestone. I bet Binga will
    have a nice birthday cake! She is doing very well
    for a kitty that age.

    Reply
  37. Emma and buster says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Binga you look fabulous for your age. Keep up the “clean living” you are doing. We love you.

    Reply
  38. The Florida Furkids says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:01 am

    It’s great that Binga got some outside time. Allie says 19 is the new 10!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  39. PoppyQ says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:39 am

    We agree – Miss Binga you look awesome for your age.

    I am lucky and get to be an inside outside kitty and have a cat door and can go outside whenever I want. I do spend 98% of my time in the house though. This is normal for most kitties in NZ, as we don’t have any dangerous animals and most places we live in our quiet. I stick to our little back garden, and have never run away.

    Exploring and sniffing outside are great fun, and we love that your mom makes time to take you guys outside.

    Julie and Poppy Q

    Reply
  40. Purrjamm Cats says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:03 am

    It’s always wonderful to see Binga. Mom misses our fursis Samantha dearly and this always makes her feel good to see Binga. Binga looks fabulous thanks to your mom and those strong tortie genes. We can’t believe it’s still cool over there. The pictures are so beautiful capturing Binga’s beauty marks. Purrs

    Reply
  41. Katie Isabella says

    May 31, 2019 at 4:19 am

    Binga and Summer, Boodie as well look absolutely healthy and trim. Binga’s beautiful colors glow, yes, but her trim form is just amazing. Whatever you are doing regarding feeding, there are some of us, certainly me, who now wish they had done the same for their cats. Katie is too heavy.

    Reply
  42. The kitties of purring pines says

    May 31, 2019 at 2:41 am

    Binga is a beautiful girl! We’ve had a very warm spring so our mommy has been outside with us.

    Reply
  43. mommakatandherbearcat says

    May 31, 2019 at 1:21 am

    Binga is beautiful! And brave! Beautiful, brave, and bold Binga! Maybe even boisterous?
    ps – I mention you at the end of today’s post. I shared the awards we won and then mentioned you since your nomination was what I was most proud of. It’s nothing that I haven’t said before though 🙂

    Reply
  44. Catherine Lingg says

    May 31, 2019 at 1:07 am

    Wow, Binga looks great for 19. I think she has many more happy healthy years

    Reply

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