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Cat left behind by family dreams of one thing: a reunion

The cat was left behind when his family moved away, and Wamiz reports he still longs to see them again; the family has not yet answered.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN This Morning
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA cat in France was left behind when his family moved away, and according to Wamiz, he now dreams of only one thing, which is seeing them again.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThen BBN crowns him Pet of the Day, and his title is Most Loyal Windowsill Watcher, three years running.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHis stat line is one hundred percent hope, zero forwarding addresses, and a patience this desk has never once shown.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm tearing up, Gloria.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThen you're not alone. Final ruling of the block: I'd save the last copy of this broadcast, for him.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo you're working the register alone while that cat keeps vigil by the door.

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