'I don't want a third cat': A rescue kitten meant to stay in the garage while he recovered slowly worked his way inside, won over the husband who said no, and became a forever member of the family

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    Wow! I can't really believe its been a week since Mr Bingley has come into our lives Partly because of the weather-by- sybil we've been having, and partly because our super sweet Mr Bingley has just naturally become a part of our family!
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    He stayed in the garage for two days, and by day 3 I decided he was healing up pretty well and brought him inside to meet the boys. I have two other cats, Noodle (Salvador) and Lovey
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    (Archer). Lovey is a *raw* cat, and has been personally offended at the presence of a newcomer, but all he's been doing is hissing, no violence. Noodle has approximately three brain cells
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    fighting for 3rd place, and has immediately become best friends with Bingers. They play together, eat together and even groom each other!
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    And my kiddo, my human kiddo, is almost 2 and gets along so SO well with Bingley, they already start to play together, and he calls Bingley "Ba-ey".
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    Then there was my husband. "I don't want a third cat" was what I heard for two days. In context, I didn't blame him. He grew up with a mom who bred and showed cats
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    (as well as chinchillas, sugar gliders, parrots, any and all animals really!) And he lived in a utter filth (to this day cat kiss always reminds me of his mother, how fitting).
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    But bit by bit, I'd see the cracks. He'd go out to the garage to check on him, then I'd catch him feeding Bingers a treat, then he'd ask me "how's Bing this morning?" And by the day we brought him inside he was giving Bingley kisses and proclaiming his undying love for this little cat.
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    I just got back from taking Bingley to the vet, and we have a terrific, healthy(ish) cat! He's approximately 6 months old and underweight, but that'll get fixed in no time (he literally tried to run off
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    with a pancake this morning, and loses his little cat mind for Churu treats). And he has a kitty cold, but is improving every day! But otherwise he is FIV and FeLV negative and I'm pretty sure every employee at the vet would go to war for this kitten. I would too.
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    So Mr. Bingley, Bingers Bing-bing Bingaling Bing-bang Ms. Chanandler Bong Mr. Kitteh Belly, Welcome home
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    fadebj This cat looks like he brings love and joy wherever he goes.
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    Important Piccolo What a sweetheart of a kitty! The CDS always chooses us at the time we need them.
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    asietsocom What an excellent choice of name. This was clearly meant to be.
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    TheTraveling Turtle I am hearing Mrs. Bennet's voice every time I read "Mr. Bingley"
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    kellzone I feel with a name like Mr. Bingley, he should really be sporting a bow tie.
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    Have_a_butchers_ Awww he seems like such a sweet natured and affectionate little thing. Thanks for the update.
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    cattabyss Omg. Mr Bingley is clearly a very special cat. He's visibly so full of personality. What a sweet little soul
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    Specialist Jelly1331 Mr. Bingley couldn't look happier!
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    Kitty Tootsies I'm so glad he found his family
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    Minute_Cold_6671 I love this name for a cat! The nicknames are endless! You'l| get his weight up in no time!

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