Bingley
Neutered Male
DSH Tabby
Est DOB:
September 19, 2025
Available
Adoption Fee: $
165
Does there need to be another friendly cat in the home?
Yes, preferably an energetic/young cat (or multiple). Bingley loves other cats and they are the key to helping him interact with humans.
Good with Other Cats?
Yes
Good with Dogs?
Unknown
Good With Children?
Age 13+ only
Uses Litter Box?
Yes
Affectionate?
Becoming so
Playful?
Yes
Gentle?
No
Independent?
Yes
Will the cat hide in a new environment?
Yes, but not for long, especially if there other cats around
Special Needs
N/A
Special Diet:
Cat Whisperer Needed
Bingley was born outdoors in a cat colony, and as a result, didn’t have much interaction with humans until he was a bit older. In the last few months at his foster home, Bingley has become much more comfortable with humans and has progressed to some great petting sessions, and even letting his humans pick him up during mealtimes.
Bingley’s one true love is other cats. He LOVES tearing around the house with his foster brothers, keeping each other extremely well entertained. Bingley would do best in a household with other friendly, playful cats!
Some challenges for Bingley (because we all have our faults!) are that he may hiss or swat to let you know to stay away, especially at first in his new home. This behaviour has decreased greatly over time in his foster home. He still has a bit of trouble playing gently (he will sometimes swat humans in a playful manner, or jump out at feet from under the bed!), and for this reason, would be better in a household with no or older children.
Bingley will also need to take some medication (gabapentin) to calm him before transport and vet visits. An experienced and patient cat owner would also be a plus. Don’t let these challenges scare you away! Bingley is a delight to live with - he is social, likes to hang out where the cats and the people are, and is great fun to play with.
He loves to steal pairs of socks and carry them around the house. He is also an expert at other housecat activities like snoozing and lining up for treat time! When you pet him, he purrs like he has a motor three sizes too big for his body. He is also exceptionally handsome, with a shiny, fine coat. Could Bingley be the cat for you?
About Me:
Cat Whisperer Needed: Bingley needs a special family who will take the time to show patience and earn his trust. Bingley is a work in progress, but the reward of saving a cat from the harshness and dangers of outdoor life is so worth the effort and time.
He is SO cute and adorable, and so worth the time and effort it will take to make him comfortable. As in his foster home, he will need to be in an enclosed room for a while, where he's safe and feels safe (and you will always know where he is). He may may be overwhelmed and hide most of the time. In his safe room he's comfortable coming out to play when his foster is in the room but when they get up for something, he runs to his hiding spot in the cat tree. It may take a month or more for him to feel comfortable with his new family and in a new environment, but he's really worth it, and his foster mom with Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue can offer you tips and tricks that helped in their foster home.
Notes:
The adoption fee includes a health check, first vaccination in a series and any that become due while in care, first anti-parasite treatments needed in care, spay or neuter and microchip at our Veterinary partner. There is a 10% discount when you adopt 2 cats/kittens. The adopter will be responsible for any vaccine or boosters, anti-parasite treatments that are needed after adoption. Kittens usually need 3 vaccines, one month apart starting at age 7 weeks. Juveniles and Adult cats usually require 2 vaccines one month apart in the first year, then annual vaccines. Deworming is recommended at the time of each vaccine appointment. If you are intending to adopt, please be aware that your Veterinary clinic may be experiencing backlogs in scheduling appointments, so do not delay calling your clinic to book your new cat's needed booster appointment(s). Please note that cats are not tested for FIV/FeLV nor can FIP be predicted. We will share any medical information gathered during our health checks and observations revealed during their time in care. But it is important to know that some illnesses can have an incubation period of 10 days, which means that a cat can leave in good health but get sick a few days post adoption. In addition, the stress of a new environment can affect a cats’ immune system.
APPLICATION NOTE: The application for this cat/kitten may close quickly depending on the number of applications received. As our goal is to find the best match based on the cat(s) needs, only those chosen for a meet-and-greet will be contacted via email. If you are interested in meeting one of our fosters, please visit our website www.helpcats.ca and complete the Adoption Interest form: Once your completed application is received and reviewed, our Adoption Coordinator will be in contact within 24-48hrs. If you have not heard from us in this time period please check your SPAM folder. Sometimes our emails end up there.