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You are here: Home / Diary / Binga’s Gratitude List, So Everyone Knows Why to Be Thankful for Her

Binga’s Gratitude List, So Everyone Knows Why to Be Thankful for Her

November 23, 2017 By: Summer Samba49 Comments

Tortoiseshell cat expects all the gratitude to be directed at her

You didn’t think Binga would have a list of things for her to be thankful for, did you? Of course not! She has a list of reasons why everyone else should be grateful for her. So here it is — she is waiting for everyone to thank her and give her turkey.

Binga says you should be thankful for…

  • Her infinite wisdom! Because she always knows what is important, which is mainly her.
  • Getting to look at her on this blog, even though it is not anywhere near often enough!
  • Never drawing blood when she bites. At least most of the time.
  • Her excellent talents as an alarm clock and dinner reminder. The other cats should be especially grateful for this.
  • Her whapping paw, and that she only metes out punishment when it is deserved. How else will anyone learn?
  • Her finely-honed social skills, which are actually better than the pipsqueak’s. At least until the biting starts.
  • Her talent for learning tricks, just by watching the pipsqueak. It saves so much time and effort.
  • Her appetite for cat treats and life.
  • How she shows that kitties don’t get old, they just get more awesome.

Happy Thanksgiving! Send turkey, and address it to Binga. She will make sure to share it with the other cats — if they deserve it.

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  1. Catscue Catmom says

    December 1, 2019 at 7:34 am

    MOL! Binga, you were a force of nature – MOL!

    Reply
  2. LESLEY CASTLE says

    November 30, 2019 at 11:29 am

    What a wise, sage tortie! Miss little Diva Binga.

    Reply
  3. Catherine lingg says

    November 30, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Awww what a beautiful tribute to a feisty girl. I muss you Binga. Your insistent meows on the Turkey Face blog helped me to see your Tortie catitude much better. I know there’s turkey in heaven sweetie

    Reply
  4. Julie McDonough says

    November 30, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Great list Binga, love your Tortitude!

    Reply
  5. Sandi Stefani says

    November 22, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    You and Zoee should meet you are so a like. Zoee and I are having a peaceful Thanksgiving because Django and Jazz are visiting Salt Lake City. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Bodacious

    Reply
  6. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says

    November 29, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    Binga, you crack me up!!!
    Happy Belated Thanksgiving…and there is no more turkey to send your way…the leftovers are all gobbled up…oops, pardon the pun! MOL!

    Reply
  7. Lola says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:55 am

    We read this on Mommy’s phone and we thought we had commented! We’re grateful for Binga’s snarky purrsonality!

    Reply
  8. Kitties Blue says

    November 24, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Binga, you are absolutely adorable in this photo, and your list of thankfuls is purrfection. Lily Olivia TOTALLY agrees with the last one on your list. We are a day late, so we are hoping that everyone’s Thanksgiving was full of love, happiness and blessings. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

    Reply
  9. Marty the manx says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Binga! We are ALWAYS thankful to see beautiful you on the blog! Wishing you and your wonderful family a very wonderful holiday!
    Luvs
    Marty and the Gang

    Reply
  10. LoneStarCATS says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    MOL Binga! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  11. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Binga, you are too funny! These are all great reasons to be thankful for you… you’re absolutely right! So, Happy thanksgiving, Binga! And thank you for all that you do! 😉

    Reply
  12. Katie Isabella says

    November 23, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Binga, Toffee is right. You ARE awesome and we can see all the reasons why! But we knew it…we really did.

    Reply
  13. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 23, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    We’re always grateful for you Binga…and all torties in general! They make the world go round 🙂

    Reply
  14. Christine Carroll says

    November 23, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Binga we love you.xxx

    Reply
  15. Mickey's Musings says

    November 23, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Those are pawsome reasons for us to be grateful for you!
    Amazing Tortitude too.
    Also, you live with Summer and Boodie and share your awesomeness with them and not us…heeheehee
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply
  16. Ellen Pilch says

    November 23, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    Great list Binga! I am thankful for you and all the fun photo bombs you do . I am also thankful for you too Summer and Boodie too . XO

    Reply
  17. Sweet Purrfections says

    November 23, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    There’s nothing better than tortitude!

    We’re thankful for all of our friends in the cat blogging world and beyond. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Mom Paula, Truffle, and Brulee

    Reply
  18. William's Kith & Kin says

    November 23, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    We are *beyond* thankful for Binga! Happy Thanksgiving, all!

    Reply
  19. Chuck Huss says

    November 23, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Admit it. You would all be lost without Binga. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  20. Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew says

    November 23, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    GO BINGA YAAAAAY

    Torties worldwide are cheering for you!!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  21. BeadedTail says

    November 23, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Binga, apparently I need to take Tortitude, I mean gratitude tips from you!

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
    Isabella

    Reply
  22. margie says

    November 23, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Oh Binga, that is a great list. We are so glad to see you be the star. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your family.

    Reply
  23. The Swiss Cats says

    November 23, 2017 at 10:59 am

    That’s a wonderful list, Binga, you’re the voice of tortitude ! Happy Thanksgiving ! Purrs

    Reply
  24. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 23, 2017 at 10:36 am

    That is a great list and I would expect nothing less from Binga.
    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

    Reply
  25. Cathy Keisha says

    November 23, 2017 at 10:17 am

    We are totally cut from the same cloth, Binga! I love that last one. Gobble gobble hey! Wishing you all a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving with all the trimmings!

    Reply
  26. Sue Brandes says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:55 am

    We love you Binga. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  27. Annie says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Binga, you really do get more awesome. This list is just perfect.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  28. jansfunnyfarm says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:22 am

    Oh, Binga, we love you. You remind us of our angel tortie Cotton. We would send turkey for you but we don’t have one. With that list, we’re sure you will receive an abundance of it, though.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

    Reply
  29. Toffee ripple Fuzzypants says

    November 23, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Binga!
    Yoo are awesome!
    Happy Fangs-gibbing!
    Toffee

    Reply
  30. Emma and Buster says

    November 23, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Happy Thanksgiving Binga, Boodie, Summer and humans.

    Reply
  31. Roby Sweet says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Great list, Binga! We are thankful for you because you always make us smile 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  32. Marv says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Binga, you are my hero! When I am old…I want to be just like you!
    Thanksgiving wishes from across the miles from our house to yours. May your home be filled with laughter and happiness!
    Purrs
    Marv and Barb

    Reply
  33. Edie Chase says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  34. Brian Frum says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:03 am

    Of course you are very special sweet Binga! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!

    Reply
  35. Catatopia says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:02 am

    Binga is the essence of tortitude. Hope lots of turkey comes her way this holiday.

    Reply
  36. Grace says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:54 am

    MOL!

    Reply
  37. Madi and Mom says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:35 am

    Binga my Senior Sista!! I say bravo bravo bravo with this post you have explained the art of being Senior.
    We 100% agree with the last thankful sentence. You are one fine Tortie friend
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  38. meowmeowmans says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:19 am

    We love it, and we love Binga! We are so grateful for you, dear ones. Thank you for your friendship, and for being you. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  39. The Island Cats says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:29 am

    You are a character, Binga! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

    Reply
  40. Random Felines says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:19 am

    Happy Turkey Day to you Binga and your entire family.

    Reply
  41. Purrjamm Cats says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:11 am

    We love you baby! Great words to live by. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from all of us at the Purrjamm household; Mr. Chivers, Tabitha, Sir Morton, Lilly, Olivia Flurry, Houdini, and mom & dad. Purrs

    Reply
  42. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:10 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to y’all! We love seizing Binga!

    Reply
  43. Janie says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:07 am

    Much love and homage to sweet Binga for all of her talents and wisdom. We are grateful for you, your guest posts on Summer’s blog and for your mama cause she is so wonderful at sharing you, Summer and Boodie with us!

    Reply
  44. icat and Jean says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:05 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We enjoy seeing Binga, and her attitude, when she makes an appearance. We’re not having turkey or we would send some. iCat is hoping for a bite of ham today, but that depends on her “tabbitude.”

    Reply
  45. julie says

    November 23, 2017 at 4:58 am

    What a sweet photo of you Miss Binga. We sure are glad that people love us older kitties too.

    Reply
  46. The Poupounette Gang says

    November 23, 2017 at 4:39 am

    We are indeed thankful, Binga, for all the joy you bring to all our lives! Life would simply not be the same without you!

    Purrs,
    The Chans (and fans!)

    Reply
  47. Athena says

    November 23, 2017 at 4:07 am

    We are so thankful to see more of you, Binga!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  48. Ingrid King says

    November 23, 2017 at 2:29 am

    We’re thankful for Binga for spreading the word about tortitude 🙂

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

    Reply
  49. TyBee says

    November 23, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Oh Binga! You are showing your tortitude!

    Reply

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