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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / My Rescue Story Starring Binga

My Rescue Story Starring Binga

June 8, 2015 By: Summer Samba49 Comments

She said she is supposed to get both her and my treats for this session!

Some of you know how Binga wound up here and some of you don’t… but it’s always worth telling again!

Many, many years ago, my human and her boyfriend made friends with a neighborhood cat who went missing for a couple of weeks. My human went searching for him at the local animal control facility. He wasn’t there… but this amazingly friendly young black cat was. My human decided she wanted him, but it was October, and they weren’t adopting out black cats until after Halloween, for the cats’ own safety. While my human was discussing this with the shelter workers, there was a crazy little tortoiseshell kitten desperately begging for attention, mewling and reaching out through the bars of her cage, trying to grab anyone she could get her paws on. My human didn’t want to leave this crazy little cat behind, but she already was planning on picking up the black kitty November 1. Fortunately, her boyfriend worked at a vet clinic at the time, so she figured she could rescue the tortie kitten, take her to the clinic, and she could find a home with their help. The clinic often had adoptable kittens there.

My human's boyfriend still has those bootsSo that’s how it worked out… except when my human went to get the black kitty a few minutes after animal control opened on November 1, somebody else had already adopted him! The person who had brought him in as a stray actually wanted him, but had turned him in just to make sure he didn’t belong to anyone else. When he wasn’t claimed, she picked him up as soon as she could. The animal control people were surprised because in those days, two people never wanted the same cat, much less a black one. So my human went home empty-handed, called her boyfriend at work, and told him to bring home the kitten. And that’s how Binga came to live here. She was named Binga because she bounced off the walls – bing, bing, bing! She also thought it was fun to attack the human’s faces first thing in the morning to wake them up. Fortunately she grew out of that.

Binga has a lot of tortitude, and the cat before Sparkle, a calico, did not like her at all. Binga also used to get on Sparkle’s nerves a lot, as many of you remember. I can see why, but you know what? She is my pal and I am glad the humans brought her home all those years ago.

She doesn't whap us ALL the time!

My Rescue Story Starring Binga
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Comments

  1. Andy W says

    February 18, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    I enjoyed reading about Binga’s adoption story. She found the perfect home. I’m glad we can still see her in these posts.

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  2. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    What a fantastic story! Binga, it was just meant to be!

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  3. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    June 10, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    You are right , you can never here Binga´s rescue story to many times 🙂
    Glad you two are furiends !

    XOXO

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  4. Christy Paws says

    June 9, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    What a great post! I loved hearing Binga’s story. It’s so nice of Purina to help all those shelter kitties. I hope lots of humans post their rescue stories.

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  5. meowmeowmans says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Binga’s rescue story is awesome! She was totally meant to live there with you and your humans, Summer. And how great that the two of you are friends. 🙂

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  6. Colehaus Cats says

    June 9, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Awww, we didn’t know Binga’s story and we liked it! But not as much as we just love Binga!

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  7. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    June 9, 2015 at 2:17 am

    Aw, I didn’t know Binga’s story! How great that two kitties got adopted that day! I have a secret.. I have always liked Binga and felt sorry for her when she and Sparkle would bicker. I’m so glad you get along with her, Summer!
    Leo and his sisters’ rescue story is in Chrystal’s book, so I don’t think I will be sharing it with Purina, but I love what they are doing!

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  8. Raven says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing Binga’s adoption story. I’m glad she decided to like you Summer.

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  9. Lin says

    June 8, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    I love the Binga story! I had never heard it before. Shelter and rescue kitties are the BEST (sorry, Summer) because I think they really appreciate having a home.

    My favorite rescue story is Finn…aka “chuck Norris”…the cat we rescued from the parking lot at work. The best part of the story isn’t that Finn has a new home, but my elderly mom has someone to take care of. She didn’t rescue him…he rescued her. 🙂 It’s a win-win!

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  10. William says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Well, I’m awfully glad there are two winners in that story!

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  11. Lone Star Cats says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Da crazy tortie story reminds us of our Jezebel – she wuz climbing da cage and being insane – that’s why my momma (who wuz 6 at the time) picked her. We had her for over 20 years.

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  12. Jo-Anne says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    First great story, made me happy
    Second I want those boots
    Third oh such cute kitties
    Fourth I want those boots

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  13. BeadedTail says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    We love Binga’s story too! We don’t remember the bing, bing, bing part but that’s funny! She was a cute little kitten and of course now she’s a beautiful Tortie ladycat! Cute photo of you both touching noses.

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  14. Cathy Keisha says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    I love Binga’s story. I may share mine although everybuddy knows it.

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  15. Flynn says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    That is a great story of how Binga found her home. I am glad you are friends too.

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  16. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Paws up for adoption stories! The more cats adopted, the better. It’s great to see you and Binga such buddies.

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  17. Anne CAstellano says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Perfect timing! I just adopted a new cat this weekend, so I just shared my story on Facebook with the hashtag.

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  18. Austin Towers says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    That’s a great idea! I shall demand the human puts my rescue story on Instagram! It’s great you are friends with Binga, Summer 🙂

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  19. Marg says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    That is such a great story and it was just meant to be for you Binga. I am glad you got to stay at your house and that you and Summer are such good friends.

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  20. boyajianann says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    We love Binga’s story, and we are so glad you two became friends.

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  21. Kitties Blue says

    June 8, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Mom’s going to check this out. She’s already written there-quarters of Astrid’s rescue story. Since we are not on Facebook or Instagram, she’s not sure how she could tell her story in 140 words on Twitter. We did not know Binga’s story. Sounds like she was supposed to be right where she is. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  22. Emma and Buster says

    June 8, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    What a sweet story. We’ll get our mom write up our own stories and do all those hashtags. BTW, mom doesn’t like too much hashtag, although she is forced to use them on IG. MOL!

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  23. Ingrid King says

    June 8, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I always love hearing Binga’s story. What a lucky girl!

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  24. The Swiss Cats says

    June 8, 2015 at 11:09 am

    We loved to read Binga’s story ! And the kitten pic is adorable ! Purrs

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  25. Selina says

    June 8, 2015 at 10:37 am

    That is so funny, because that is what Nutmeg did with MomKatt when she saw her at the pet store. Nutmeg was crying and waving her right paw through the cage bars. She so wanted someone to touch her! Poor little baby, that’s what melted MomKatt’s heart. And Nutmeg was so happy when Mom started paying attention to her, and cried when she left that night. Maybe it’s a tortie thing? A happy ending for both of our tortie cats!

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  26. Lindy Beveridge says

    June 8, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I have always loved hearing about Binga, and she sure was an adorable kitten.

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  27. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    June 8, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I love hearing about how Binga came into your family. She is a pretty girl. I will get the publicist to share Sherpa’s story.

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  28. Lola and Lexy says

    June 8, 2015 at 10:05 am

    We didn’t know Binga’s story before. We love it! Look at the two of you doing kisses! That’s so sweet. We are definitely going to share our stories!

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  29. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:49 am

    That’s a great story!

    We do not *do* FB or Twitter or Instagram…so we cannot pawticipate, but we sure hope this cat-paign does well for kitties needing great furevfur dens!

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  30. Athena says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:43 am

    What a heartwarming story! It was clearly meant to be.

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  31. Tamago says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I love the story of Binga and how she got her name!
    Sounds like the black kitty found a good human even though it wasn’t your human 🙂

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  32. Annabelle says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Bing Bing Bing is a lot like Ping Ping Ping which is really why our PING has his name. Yes I remember those days when he was a very young frisky cat. He’s still frisky just on a limited basis now. We enjoyed hearing Binga’s rescue story again, and we’re glad Summer and Binga are buds!

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  33. Penelope says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:15 am

    What a wonderful story! It bringed tears to my eyes! Binga has wonderful tortitude!
    And Rescues are the bestest cats ever!!! (Mes a rescue)
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  34. Caren Gittleman says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Do you know what? I don’t think I knew (and if I did, I didn’t remember!) Binga’s adoption story and I am soooooooo happy that you shared it!!! Purina sure rocks with adoptions!

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  35. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:38 am

    What a great story! It sound like Binga was just meant to be with your humans! What a great thing that Purina is doing. We will have to share our rescue stories for sure!

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  36. Fur Everywhere says

    June 8, 2015 at 7:11 am

    That is a sweet story! I’m glad that both kitties got great homes in the end. 🙂 I’m also happy that you and Binga get along well, Summer. It’s good for every kitty to have a feline friend as well as a human or two to boss around!

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  37. Brian Frum says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:56 am

    We love the Binga story and it was just meant to be!

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  38. Robin says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:40 am

    Wow! This is a really big thing that Purina is doing! I may just have to join in the fun:) I’m glad that Binga was able to find a home with your human. Even though there were bumps in the road, it seems like it has worked out very well for all of you.

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  39. Random Felines says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:34 am

    that’s a great story….and we love seeing companies give back to rescues

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  40. Melissa & Truffles says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Binga was meant to be with you…what a great story! We’ll be sharing ours for sure 🙂

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  41. Ellen Pilch says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:44 am

    That is a sweet story 🙂 I love how Binga got her name. I am glad you are friends with her.

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  42. The Island Cats says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:26 am

    Aw, Binga was meant to be adopted by your human, Summer. We’re glad you two are furiends. What a great thing for Purina to do. One of us will share our story for sure.

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  43. Madi and Mom says

    June 8, 2015 at 4:44 am

    OMCs Binga what an adorable kitty who grew up to be gorgeous YOU.
    Thank you for sharing your story during adopt a cat month
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  44. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    June 8, 2015 at 4:36 am

    We didn’t know that Binga was a rescue cat and we are so glad that she was given the chance to live with you and your family Summer. Just loved the picture of Binga in the cowboy boots and we’re sure the picture would go down well on Pinterest.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  45. Katie Bella says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:59 am

    I love knowing how Binga got to your home and that photo of her with his boots made my day!

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  46. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Great story! Glad you & Binga are friends!

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  47. Georgia and Julie says

    June 8, 2015 at 1:16 am

    We liked reading that story again. Binga is a lucky cat and we think she is mighty cute 🙂
    Yes she has Tortitude, but your purrsonality works for her.
    We don’t think she gets all the treats today either 😉
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  48. Toby & Leia says

    June 8, 2015 at 12:21 am

    That is a great story – and that kitten pic is priceless. However, we really don’t think Binga is getting ALL the treats for this one.

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