Mr Binx

Mr Binx  (KC)

Any visitor to the New Aids pen is bound to be greeted by the welcoming committee, usually led by chunky Mr Binx. Binx and Domino consider themselves to be the primary New Aids hosts, and both will happily take any opportunity to slide past a carelessly open door and into the between-gates area.  Luckily, they are both easily scoopable for return to their own space.

A position of power - overseeing everyone else  (KC)

Mr Binx came to us about four years ago with his buddy Panda, who passed a year later. He was from Broken Promises on Vancouver Island - one of many other cats who have come from that rescue - and like most of the other New Aids boys, had lived feral for a while. He’s not forgotten his feral skills; he is one of the keen hunters when a stupid young rat tries to enter cat-territory. Like some of the others, Binx is not the most reliable user of litter-boxes, and therefore not a good candidate for adoption.

On the lookout for prey?  (KC)

He does not live up to his role model. The Mr Binx of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus is an elegant black cat. Our Mr Binx is a chubby mess, with his black fur offset by a splotch of white on the right side of his muzzle;  he tends to look rumpled and needs regular grooming, but does not really enjoy the process.

Serious bed-head...   (KC)

Weekend visitors learn that if they want time with really friendly Sanctuary cats, New Aids is the place to be! Volunteer Marty spends Sunday afternoons with NA cats (and visitors), and knows them well. Food is a strong motivator, and Binx is always in the lead when it comes to mooching. Marty says that Binx will accept few pets, but generally doesn’t have much time for most humans unless bribed. He is front of the line when the red treat cups are full, but will go sit on the sidelines when they are empty. He’s not aggressive or anything – just more solitary, and while he has friends in the pen, he spends most of his time alone by preference. 

Lounging around, waiting for goodies  (BH)

Some of the cats will stay out of the way when there are more than one or two humans around; cats like Vinnie and Rocket prefer the quiet life. Mr Binx doesn’t object to crowds – the more visitors, the more treats will come his way!

Blog by Brigid Coult

Photos by Katy Cobb, Brielle Hutchison, Karen Nicholson