Adopted

Unfortunately, they soon learned that Savannah is a VERY dominant gal when it comes to life with other cats. She does not want to share – something we see so often with Bengals who come to us for rescue / rehoming.

We know that Savannah will live a very happy life in a home where she doesn’t have to compete with others. Her family has so many wonderful things to tell us about her.

Savannah loves fur mice toys and plastic springs. She loves, loves LOVES playing in tunnels. If you use a stick or wand to make noise or move in or under the tunnel, she thinks it is the best game ever. She can also entertain herself by playing with her toys.

Savannah’s owner tells us that she is very clever and so interesting. She has a strong personality that demands your love and loyalty, and she returns it kindly. She follows her owner all around the house even checks on her human when she goes to the bathroom. She purrs so much and sometimes gets so excited she drools. The owner says that she is a REALLY good girl and does not have a destructive nature.

Like most Bengals she does not like to be picked up and held for very long. She can be chatty and has a special meow for everything. She likes pettings on her terms and will come to sleep by her owners. She will growl or hiss when she doesn’t like something, so she’s quite the communicator! She has not lived around children so we think she may do okay with older children who know how to interpret her body language when she’s “done” and wants to be left alone.

As previously mentioned, Savannah has been living in a home that has three other cats and four dogs. The cats live upstairs, and the dogs live downstairs, so she has not had direct contact with the dogs. She’s definitely seen them, and does not like it when the owner goes down to visit the dogs. Sadly – once Savannah got more comfortable in her home, she began attacking one of the resident females, establishing her dominance. The family can see that Savannah would be so much happier in a home where she’ll get ALL the attention, and not have to share.

For all of these reasons, Savannah is best-suited for being an only-cat.

Savannah eats dry food; her owner says they have tried every kind of wet food, and she just will not eat any wet food / treats. She drinks from a water bowl and has not been interested in a water fountain either. All of these things are rather unusual, given that most Bengals prefer a protein-rich diet, and flowing water. Perhaps her new family will be able to work with her on these things.

Otherwise, Savannah is a healthy cat who just wants to hang around and be part of the family. She is up to date on her vaccines, has been spayed and is microchipped.

Savannah’s quirky traits make her a one-of-a-kind companion. She’ll be happiest in a peaceful home where she’s the center of attention. 💕

If you are interested in adopting Savannah, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Home #1 – Had a Baby

Home #2 – Owner was terminally ill

Home #3 – Foster home

Navy is a very sensitive Bengal (and all of them are sensitive, by the way). Each time he faces extreme upheaval, he has suffered from the occasional incidents of litter box avoidance.

This is 100% correctable. Since our founding in 2020, we have placed over 300 cats in loving homes. There was only ONE cat who was “committed” to inappropriate urinary habits, and he is now happily living the life of his dreams, in a Wildlife Sanctuary.

We need a patient family who will follow our guidance, and the Veterinarian’s guidance, to turn the situation around. He has been fully vetted and does not have stones / crystals / urinary tract infection. He suffers from “not belonging anywhere” which has brought him much insecurity.

We are looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home that has experience with the occasional “behavior” that will bring him the confidence and stability to reassure him. We commit to providing any / all support to the family who will help him get back on his feet.

If you can help Navy make his way to a happy future, please fill out our Adoption Application and choose the “Waiver” option. https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

A new marriage brought new dogs into the fold, and sadly they do not get along with cats. Unfortunately, this led to an emergency vet visit for Jango. He had one puncture wound but it has healed now. After this attack, both cats are understandably skittish about the dogs.

The owner is heartbroken to have to re-home Jango and Lumi, however their safety is paramount. They deserve to live their life in a loving home where they can roam free and not be afraid. She tells us they have been the best cats she has ever had – truly loving boys who just want to be with the family.

[PLEASE do NOT comment on this post “They should get rid of the dog! How awful!!” Given the dog’s bite record, the dog would not survive being put in a shelter. The family is taking care to ensure the dog receives training and is not a threat to the overall community.]

For the sake of Jango and Lumi’s safety, they are currently being fostered at a friend’s home, while we work to help the family find a loving forever home for these boys.

Jango is a very vocal guy – he loves to talk – especially when it is time to eat or when you come home after being gone for a short time. He loves to sunbathe and he loves being brushed.

Lumi loves to snuggle and get belly rubs, and can be vocal at times, too. They are not harness-trained and “played dead” when the owner tried to train them.

These boys are very active and still have a lot of kitten in them; they are known for their daily afternoon “zoomies”. They enjoy jingle balls, feather toys and toys they can interact with.

They have perfect litter box habits and have a healthy appetites. They eat Purina Live Clear Salmon and Rice formula cat food and their cat litter is Pretty Litter brand.

Otherwise, Jango and Lumi are healthy cats who just want to be around their humans and be loved and safe.

Both of the boys are neutered, up-to-date on their vaccines, and they are not microchipped. Both of them have excellent litter box skills.

If you are interested in adopting Jango and Lumi, please fill out our adoption application at https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Due to this unfortunate interaction, he is very scared of children. At that time, it caused him to urinate outside the litter box (he didn’t want to face the gauntlet of crossing the house to have access to the litter box). He’s doing better without the presence of a child, now.

Baby Cat has lived with another cat and dog and seemed to get along with them well, but we’re certain that he will do better as the only cat in the home.

Baby Cat is VERY food-motivated, so can be trained when using treats. He is QUITE verbal, and will let his people know when he wants something or is bored. His owner can – on occasion – trim his nails. He loves sitting in the window and watching the outside world go by. He likes little bell toys, watching hummingbirds and cat treats.

Baby Cat loves sleeping in laundry baskets and likes getting up high to observe the world around him. He is not harness-trained; initially, he didn’t like the harness.

Otherwise, Baby Cat is a healthy cat who just wants to be around his humans. He is up to date on his vaccines, is neutered. He is not microchipped at this time.

If you are interested in adopting Baby Cat, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Our current foster tells us that Larry is a sweet boy who loves chin scratches, cuddles, interactive play, and freeze-dried minnows. He is outdoor curious and enjoys some supervised outdoor time. He is harness trained and knows the word “sit”. Once he is comfortable around you and in his environment, he is not shy around new people and will hang out with guests on the couch. He is not afraid to tell you his thoughts and feelings (even if you don’t understand what he is saying) – he’s chatty!

Larry loves to give strong head-butts to his humans. Sometimes he will say “Hi!!!” by going up on his hind legs and gently place his front paws on your legs, which is just adorable. He will let you clip his claws! Larry loves to lay by the window and sunbathe in the afternoon. We think he will be fine in a household with a large calm dog, older children maybe if they are calm and respectful of his boundaries.

Larry can be a bit particular about his litter box, but his foster has found that an XXL box with deep littler works well for Larry and it must be cleaned several times a day. He has been known to go outside the litterbox on occasion. He needs patience to help him work through his issues. His foster said he is doing better now and has not peed outside the box for some time but still can have an occasional accident. At present he is not on any medication for this condition. He may have FLUTD – you can read more about this resolvable condition, in our article (This is a one of the MOST common issues with all cats (this is not unique to Bengals): https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

We believe Larry will do well in a quiet home where someone is home with him and can play with him a lot. NO children under 12 and NO other cats, please. Larry needs a person who understands the Bengal breed. If Larry could have access to a secure catio enclosure would be a plus. One foster home had one and he loved spending time in it.

Otherwise, Larry is a healthy cat who just wants to be around his humans. Larry is up-to-date on his vaccines, is neutered and has been microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Larry, please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org.

** Backstory **

We mentioned that Larry has been in FOUR homes since April 2023. Here is a brief explanation of Larry’s journey:

1) Larry was originally surrendered due to the changing nature of his family unit. The family just had a human baby. Once the baby became mobile, he was too handsy for Larry to handle.

2) Larry was adopted by a family soon after, placed as the only cat. Unfortunately due to the stress of changing homes, he did have some inappropriate urination issues. The family disagreed about how to address this, and unfortunately one of the people thought that Larry was doing this on purpose (he wasn’t). He was checked for a UTI (negative). The family was not in agreement about how to resolve this so we took Larry back and put him in foster.

3) New foster family was very experienced, however Larry could not adjust at the foster home due to the presence of other cats, and a dog. It just wasn’t working, so we looked for a foster home that had no other pets.

4) Current foster LOVES Larry and says that the inappropriate urination situation is not a factor at this time (he is using his litter box appropriately). Unfortunately both of the fosters in the home are having to travel frequently for work, and they would like Larry to find a more stable situation. This is why Larry will not be staying.

If you are interested in adopting Larry please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org

Nora ended up with us at Bengal Rescue, because she was being bullied by another cat in her former home and this was causing her to be terrified and act out. We do not know if she has been around children, so for this reason we believe that older children who have been taught proper handling-techniques, would be successful.

Nora loves to gaze out the window at her “Cat TV” observing the birds and squirrels, and she has even ventured out into the catio occasionally. She likes to strike up happy conversations, talking about her day in-between her naps and observation time. She loves the “Da-Bird” toy and other toys she can get moving and chase. She is relatively calm and not an overly high-energy Bengal cat.

Nora can be a little sneaky and can be a bit of a door-darter, so her future family would need to be extra-aware of where Nora is before opening doors.

Nora can be a picky eater. In her former home she was allowed to free feed on dry food(She was 14 lbs. when the foster first got her!!!). Initially, she preferred dry over the wet food but she she has successfully transitioned to both wet food and raw food. She now eats Vital Essentials frozen rabbit, freeze dried or frozen Primal Beef and Salmon, and canned and pouched pate from Tiki Cat and Weruva. This has helped her trim down to her current weight.

Nora has excellent litter habits since being in the foster home. She was bullied in the former home and was marking in the house (she was blocked access to the litter box by the other cat).  This has not happened even ONCE in her foster home where she has been living for several months. Nora is accustomed to Okocat Super Soft and will also use Dr. Elsey’s Cat-Attract clay litter.

Nora isn’t fond of the foster’s resident cat, and has been aggressive towards her, despite long and slow introductions. So she’s had to be kept separately from the resident cat. We believe that Nora would be better off to be the “Queen” of the home and get all the attention from her human owner.

Nora has been an indoor-cat all of her life. Our foster does have a catio, but she doesn’t seem too interested in spending much time out there.

Nora is on some transdermal medication to help with her anxiety (due to not wanting to live in a home with other cats) and this has been greatly helpful to her. We know she will thrive, in a home with no other cats, and lots of love to offer.

Nora can be a bit of a door-darter, so her future family would need to be extra-aware of where she is before opening doors (if kids leave doors open, she will likely bolt).

Otherwise, Nora is a healthy cat who just wants to be around her humans. She is up to date on her vaccines, is spayed and has been microchipped, and uses her litter box faithfully. Nora currently weighs 11.9 pounds.

If you are interested in adopting Nora, please fill out our adoption application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Caspian, male, is 2 years old, neutered, and up-to-date on his rabies vaccine. Caspian was born on 1/1/2023

Priscilla, female, is 2 years old, spayed, and up-to-date on her rabies vaccine. Priscilla was born on 9/1/22

Here’s what our foster has to say about these sweet babies:

Caspian and Priscilla were living with my grandma who unfortunately had to go into assisted living and we took them in. Turns out they do not do well with other cats. They are great with cat-friendly dogs and people.

Caspian is a talker! He loves to play and lay by your feet. He loves the feather toys the most! He is a solid 11 lbs and has beautiful, very defined rosettes (he is the lighter-colored of the two). He definitely experiences separation anxiety with regards to Priscilla. If she leaves the room he will cry nonstop!

Caspian loves being high up on cat trees and looking out the window. He is not an outdoor kitty and he prefers the indoors. He is a little shy at first but loves if you just sit with him and let him come up to you on his own terms. He really is a sweet boy and would do perfect with someone who is willing to give him space until he’s ready.

Priscilla is a sweet little lady. She was super shy when we first got her but warmed up in the first week. She is definitely the type to come lay in your lap. She’s interested in toys but not as much as Caspian. She loves being up high in her cat trees and looking out the window. Does not want to be outdoors! She is the more relaxed out of the 2. She is around 8-9lbs and is a slimmer cat. She has beautiful dark Rosettes.

Their foster has told us that no matter what she tries to feed them, they absolutely won’t eat wet food!! Their adopter will need to work to get them on something more nutritious than dry food. Such a shame, but this is fixable.

They will not drink out of a water fountain, which is also a first! We’ve never heard of a Bengal who doesn’t love a fountain.

If you are interested in adopting Caspian and Priscilla – together – please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Because the prior owners didn’t have the experience necessary to help Nala learn to trust humans – they decided she should be an outdoor cat. So they let her roam, un-altered, for nearly two years!! (Miraculously, she didn’t become pregnant!).Once Nala joined our program, we made sure she was completely vetted, and she is now spayed / microchipped and healthy. Nala is a very healthy girl with great litter box skills. She is TINY!!! Only 6 lbs! But she has a big personality to make up for it.

When Nala initially arrived at our foster’s home (who is extremely experienced with Bengals), she was scared to death of everyone and everything! It’s a busy household so this is not surprising – some cats need a really quiet / calm environment to decompress and learn to trust. Nala has been with her foster family now for close to two months – and her confidence level has improved 1,000% since her first night with the foster.

Nala is not a cuddly cat (most rescue Bengals are not). Nala will accept people on her terms – only. She may accept petting if she lies beside you. Nala can easily become over-stimulated, so shorter interactions is best to give her time to trust people. Nala may take over a year to trust her humans we need an adopter who is in this for the long haul!  Nala comes to the foster mom when called for feeding, will watch the mom fold laundry and reacts when talked to – but is still rather skittish. She HATES being picked up, collars, and car rides. She can be picked up to put into a crate but does not like to be held for very long.

Nala has a moderate energy level. She loves to chase balls, and is obsessed with the “da bird” wand toys, so she likes to play at a distance (still learning to trust in humans). She loves playing with the resident male Bengal cat, but he won’t reciprocate the affection. She does not get along with the resident female cat AT ALL. With the proper introduction she may be able to do well with a laid-back male cat. She is not fond of dogs or children. So for this reason, we will not place her in a home with dogs or kids.

We know she will be VERY HAPPY in a quiet home where the owner may work from home – or is not gone long so she can begin to bond with her humans. She definitely cannot be in a busy home. Nala LOVES gentle pets from her humans, but she takes a minute to warm up. Once she knows you, she will relax, and will roll around, joyously loving human attention.

Like most Bengals, Nala can be chatty especially when she is hungry or bored. She has excellent litter box habits as long as the litter box is cleaned daily and multiple times a day. She has been known to poop outside the box once because her litter box was dirty. She has an excellent appetite and eats Wellness canned and dehydrated raw food.

This little lady is beautiful and deserves a home that can show her that she is worth the time and effort to know that humans = LOVE. We’ve helped so many cats like Nala in the past, who were taught to distrust humans. We can see how resilient this little lady is – and we KNOW that the perfect family is out there, waiting for her!

If you are interested in adopting Nala, please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org

Loki’s cattery of origin is of extremely high standing; they do extensive medical testing to ensure the health and excellent temperament of all of the cats in the program. Loki is an example of their great attention to detail.

Unfortunately, not all Bengals want to live with a bevy of other pets – even if slowly introduced to a multi-pet household as a kitten. Sadly, this is the reason that Loki is looking for a new home. His energy level is too much for the other residents. His owner loves him dearly, and wants him to be happy, and also wants to ensure the happiness of the original resident pets.

Loki is currently living with two DSH cats and an Australian Shepherd. He and the Aussie get along quite well, but he’s just wayyyyy too much for the resident felines. One of the cats is 6 years old, and the other is 10. Loki enjoys stalking them, leading the other cats to hiss and growl. It’s really stressing the other cats out and it appears that that his behavior is escalating. The family has tried slow introductions for nearly a year and no matter what they do, Loki just wants to be Loki!

On the other hand, the Australian Shepherd and Loki get along very well. The Aussie is female and 3 years old. She’s big enough not to be bossed around, but she’s also quite gentle with him, due to being raised with the other cats in the home. They love running and jumping with each other so we think Loki would do well with a dog of similar disposition, with proper introductions.

The household does not have children, and the cattery he came from didn’t either, so we don’t think he would be a good fit for families with children under the age of 12. He can sometimes play rough, and when he’s overstimulated he can bite (but doesn’t draw blood). He needs a family that is committed to understanding his body language, and is willing to respect his personal space when he asks for it.

With all of that out of the way, let us tell you more about Loki’s personality and temperament. He’s very much like so many of the young Bengals we’ve seen over the years.

Loki is great in the kitchen! He can open cabinets and will try to get into the trash. His family finally had to put child-safety locks on the cabinet doors. If you don’t want a “kitchen helper” – Loki’s isn’t for you.

Loki is an interior designer!! He will occasionally pull pictures and other items off the walls to get his human’s attention, when he wants to play.

Loki is expert in horticulture! He is fond of chewing on plants, so you can expect some pruning of household plants. (His new owner would have to be careful what kind of plants they have in their home as so many of them are toxic.)

Loki is highly intelligent and smart, you can see him trying to figure out things in his environment, as he is exploring new things. He is always on-the-go and will need someone with Bengal-breed experience to keep on top of his willfulness and challenging his boundaries as he learns and grows into a confident cat. Young cats like Loki need everything to be “their idea” – so the humans must be great negotiators.

Loki loves his interactive play with his humans but enjoys playing with toys on his own too. He wants to be close to his family and LOVES to run on his cat wheel. He loves watching the birds at the bird feeder. He is HIGHLY FOOD-MOTIVATED and enjoys learning new things and tricks. He can high five, wave, sit, and down. He wants to train every day to learn new skills. Loki likes to have a scavenger-hunt before bedtime. He actually is willing to go to his room for the night after being played with. He enjoys Churu treats when he has his nails trimmed.

Like all Bengals, he is not fond of being held but WILL sit on your lap if it is his idea. Loki is in the early process of being harness-trained. He doesn’t mind the harness, but he is not ready yet to walk on a leash just. He can be chatty but not too loud for a Bengal.

Loki’s owner would love it if we could find him a person who works from home or can be home a lot with him. He would thrive with someone who is willing to help with his training and energy level. His family absolutely adores him, and they are so heartbroken that the other cats in the home don’t want to share their life with him.

Loki is a healthy cat who just wants to be around his humans. He is up to date on his vaccines, is neutered and has been microchipped. He has perfect litter-box skills and his family has offered to send him to his new home with his wheel (he loves it!) and his other favorite items.

If you are interested in adopting Loki, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We called the local shelter, and they told us that they were completely full / closed to intakes at that time. They asked us to try to find his family and keep him safe (we provided photos to them in case the owners came looking for him). After many months of trying to locate his owners, we were unsuccessful. No one responded to the flyers and posts. So now Drake is ready for a loving home who will never let him go.

We brought Drake to a wonderful foster who reports to us that Drake is the biggest love bug!! She desperately hoped he would be able to join the “clowder,” however her resident female DSH cat has other ideas.

Here is what she wants people to know about Drake.

Drake adores feather wand toys and eating Churu treats. He is relentlessly friendly, and persistently attempts to play with the foster’s three kitties despite their occasional aggression towards him. Drake has become cuddly, always on his own terms of course(in the timing of his preference). When he’s ready for love – he really enjoys scratches on his head and neck.

Drake is a tree-dweller, meaning he loves to be up high. He is often at the top of a ceiling-high cat tree or jumps to the top of a very tall closet. Drake is high-energy, as to be expected with a two-year-old Bengal. He requires a lot of activity and stimulation, or he will continually pace and yowl. He absolutely loves chasing and jumping with his feather wand toy.

Drake has excellent litter box habits. He is presently eating Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials dry food, bottled water, and chicken Churu treats. He loves the water fountain (most Bengals love moving water). He would truly thrive on a raw-food diet, or a high quality canned diet.

Drake adores the three kitties at the foster’s home. He constantly attempts to befriend, engage, and play with them. He lives with an older Bengal cat (14) and a young Bengal cat (4) and a DSH (6). He and the other Bengals have become like the three amigos, leaving the DSH out of the loop. Unfortunately, she has become quite terrified of the whole group, as a whole. That said, we do believe that Drake can live with other friendly cats if there are slow introductions. He has never growled, hissed, swatted, or shown an ounce of aggression towards the others. We do believe that Drake would do very well with friendly playmates.

Drake is shy around people, at first. Like most Bengals, he is not fond of being picked up or held against his wishes. Drake will definitely rub up against you when he is ready for some petting. Our foster says that Drake is the most conversational Bengal that she has ever encountered. He loves to chat and especially loves it when the foster engages with him.

Otherwise, Drake is a healthy cat who just wants to be around his humans. Drake is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting Drake, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

She is such an easygoing lady! If you have cat experience but have never had a Bengal before, LuLu could definitely make a great “starter Bengal” for anyone with an easy-going lifestyle who just wants a loving companion.

LuLu is a very quiet cat who upon entering into foster care, completely stopped eating for 9 days due to severe emotional distress. She will require a medically competent adopter should this arise again when transitioning into a new home as she MAY need to be syringe fed, given subcutaneous fluids, and oral medication to help get her over the hump. (We hope not but we always try to be prepared)…

Bengals are SUCH a sensitive breed, which is why we wanted to keep her as long as it took to help her recover from the trauma of losing her beloved family.

LuLu loves to perch high in cat trees and enjoys being petted by her humans. She’s not necessarily a lap cat but, she will sit next to you for one-on-one attention. She loves sleeping under the covers (we think that is adorable!). LuLu isn’t exactly interested in toys but, at 11-years-old with moderate arthritis, it’s to be expected.

Our Veterinarian who saw her at intake did advise that she may benefit greatly from Solensia injections (another option is Cosequin but not as effective).

LuLu has excellent litter box habits and will only eat Blue Buffalo Tastefuls sensitive skin and stomach dry food, with the occasional temptations as treats. She does vomit if she is given any other type of food or treat, including wet food (!!!). Sometimes we do see that with cats in rescue – they haven’t had the best diet and can sometimes reject our efforts to get them on a healthier diet.

We know that LuLu would do best in a quiet home with limited foot traffic. She does not care for other cats and is very vocal when they are in her space – but – she can co-exist as long as she is given areas to escape to. We wouldn’t recommend a home with dogs for her, unless they are older and cat-experienced. 

LuLu is spayed and has excellent litter box skills.

If you are interested in adopting LuLu, email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org

At her prior home who did surrender her to us, she lived with a two large German Shepards, since the time they were both puppies. She had no problems with the first one, but when the second puppy was added – and grew up – the family learned that the nature of the two dogs was night and day. The younger of the two German Shepards would constantly pester her – giving her no peace, or escape from the chaos. The family had to keep her separated and hoped with time, that things would get better – but it didn’t. The family could see that she was not happy in the home with them and asked us if we could find a home where she would be happier.

[Please don’t comment “Why didn’t they re-home the dog?” – Shelters and Rescues are FULL. So many families are unable to find a Rescue or Shelter who are ready to take on a large dog in the program – so it’s often the cats who are easier to re-home. This is a huge problem for dog-owners – they made the best decision they could]

We were very happy to find a foster locally who had experience and also had a cat-friendly dog. We were hopeful things would work out.

Sadly, they did not. Not because of Cupcake. Not because of the dog! It was due to the fact that our Foster has a longtime friend / roommate who is VERY allergic to cats (even Bengals who are known to be easier on people with allergies).

Our Foster is absolutely heartbroken. She is in love with Cupcake already, but has to respect that her roommate is struggling. She asked us to please find a loving home for Cupcake where she will live a happy life and where she will never find her way to rescue again.

Cupcake needs to be an indoor-only cat, and she cannot live with other cats. She is declawed on the front paws, so she has no way to defend herself if she lived with other cats or was allowed access to the outdoors (that said, it has always been our policy that our rescue cats must be strictly indoors).

At her prior owner’s home, Cupcake slept with their 9-year-old daughter, so we know she would do well with older children who have been taught proper-handling techniques, and are committed to making sure the doors are SHUT and that she does not door-dart / escape.

Cupcake is a VERY sweet and sociable girl. She loves running water and can become very chatty wanting to drink out of a faucet.

Cupcake settled into her Foster home QUICKLY. She has great litter box habits. Currently her diet is Nulo brand freestyle Cat and Kitten grain free chicken and cod dry food.

Cupcake is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

If you are interested in fostering, fostering to adopt or adopting Cupcake, please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org

(Normally we’d just ask everyone to fill out our Application form but the Foster family needs us to move as quickly as possible on this).

No Cats!

No Dogs!

13+ calm demeanor children would be OK

Zia was surrendered to Bengal Rescue due to bullying other cats in the home. We have confirmed this behavior at her new foster home that does have other cats. She hates them (the other cats, not the fosters!).

Zia is INCREDIBLY affectionate with humans! She wants to know exactly what is going on, at all times. She’s great at helping with household chores. She loves wand toys and dearly wishes she was the only cat. So we’ll work on granting Zia that wish.

Zia has terrific litter box skills – she is very faithful to proper use. She is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations.

NEEDS A DENTAL!

Bengal Rescue has secured a Dental cleaning for Zia (we will pay for the procedure). Adopter must be willing to abide by dental contract due to scheduling conflict with clinic dates available.

For this reason, the adopter must live within one hour of foster/dental clinic to ensure appointment is not missed.

Zia was fed a raw food diet by her breeder, however the purchaser didn’t continue and switched to Taste of the Wild Turkey dry food. We have introduced canned food at her foster home which she does well on if given in moderation (will develop diarrhea if given too much). Given her history of success with raw food – we would highly recommend that her adopter look at transitioning her back to it.

If you are interested in adopting Zia, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

His fosters tell us that he is the most loving Bengal that they have ever met. He loves being petted and his favorite thing to do at night is to snuggle into his foster Daddy’s lap for the night.

Like many other Bengals, Tito is very active and loves running on his cat wheel and chasing his feather wand. Tito would do really well in a quiet, stress free environment. He could do well with a cat-friendly cat, provided there are careful introductions.

Tito hasn’t been around dogs so we can’t say whether or not he would adjust to a cat-friendly dog.

Unfortunately, the nature of fostering does require that the foster cat must be separated from other pets in the home (unless all of the pets are welcoming to each other). In Tito’s case he gets along fine with one of the cats in the home, but the other cat is very Alpha and has not rolled out the red carpet for him. For this reason, we are seeing some separation anxiety.

Tito needs an easygoing home that is consistent with schedules and routine. In the past, when he has been stressed due to separation anxiety, he has ingested small objects that resulted in surgical removal. For this reason he cannot live in a home with children under the age of 12 – he’ll need to live in a very neat / tidy environment.

Tito is on a raw diet and loves Churu. This is something that would need to be continued for his gut health.

Tito is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations.

If you would like to adopt Tito, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Rocky is remarkably friendly. He warmed up to his new foster parents quite quickly. He’s adapting for the most part well to his quiet space environment (they have other cats).

Initially, Rocky showed signs of separation anxiety when he was alone. He would meow for a solid 20 minutes by a window until either foster parent came in to spend time and pet him. Rocky was dearly comforted by their frequent petting sessions, which has reduced his anxiety and meowing episodes. 

Today Rocky is very affectionate and enjoys cuddling and pets.

We suspect that there must have been a male in his life previously, who was unkind to him. His fosters have told us that Rocky is rather skittish whenever the male foster appears (even with his meals) or with sudden movements and loud noises. If you have a male adult in the home, you’ll want to work to build trust with him through treats / play / clicker training.

Rocky has become more vocal, and the fosters believe it’s due to the environmental changes after the cats have been swapped and introduced. This is the typical Bengal vocalization “chattiness” characteristic trait which the fosters may not be familiar with typical to the breed.

Rocky LOVES wands and laser toys. 

Rocky is currently living with 2 other cats.  All three cats are able to eat peacefully on each side of a closed door, and room swapping has been helpful. He’s non-reactive with the other cats nearby him who are curious about him but also show little concern. 

-Rocky would do well with a non-reactive cat.

-Rocky hasn’t been around children, so we think a family with children 10+ up would be OK.

-Rocky hasn’t been around dogs so we don’t know if he would like being in a home with dogs.

Rocky definitely loves to be around his humans, so if you work from home – you would definitely love having Rocky as your co-worker.

Rocky is neutered, microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and was tested for FeLV / FIV (tested negative for both).

If you would like to adopt Rocky, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

As you, and everyone can see, I’m quite the beauty! My stunning, glittered fur is soft and luxurious, and I LOVE being petted. I can get overstimulated from time to time and swat and bite (but not hard, I’m not trying to draw blood!). My new family must understand this. My current foster recommends I not live with small children. Tweens and above should be o.k.

Turn-ons

FOOD, affection, FOOD, some toys (not all toys, I like things on the ground – not flying overhead), FOOD, interaction. I’m a very, very people (and FOOD) focused girl!

[FOOD = raw meat only; she cannot eat dry or wet food, unfortunately – but she will certainly try to eat anything that doesn’t eat her first: she will tear open bags and boxes to get at anything she thinks contains food, and she was having a really good try at popping open cans with her claws too: keep everything under lock and key!]

Turn-offs

Other cats! I have been known to attack the other cats at my current foster home. It’s not a good look.

I’ve not been confronted with a dog, yet, so it is unknown whether a cat-friendly dog might be o.k. But it definitely should be something that can stand up to very energetic and rough play.

The word “No”, or anything that implies I shouldn’t do exactly what I want to do. I do NOT like to be told No! A Princess like me should be anywhere she wants to be, whether that be on the printer, on the beam in the kitchen, or out in the front yard!

My current foster has started using a harness on me (they call it a “walking jacket”, but I don’t NEED a jacket to walk!). I don’t like it, but I’m getting used to it.

So, if you’re ready for the Full Bengal Experience, I’m your girl. I will sing you the song of my people, and destroy anything that gets in my way. I will love you to the ends of the earth. But do NOT tell me what I can or cannot do! (Including taking medicine – yuk!)

If you are interested in adopting Saffron, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Due to the living situation, they have had to make the agonizing decision to place him in a loving forever home that is “cat-free.”

Sebastian’s family fell in love at first sight with him. He has never met a stranger. He is one of the most loving, entertaining Bengals we have ever brought into our program.

Sebastian’s family will do EVERYTHING to ensure this guy finds the perfect match.

Here’s what you should know about Sebastian:

LOVES both men and women

LOVES to be held (Seriously!!!)

LOVES to run on his cat wheel

Eats only Raw food **NO EXCEPTIONS**

Not treat-motivated. NO DRY FOOD.

Would do well in home that has prior Bengal experience

May do well with a LARGE cat-friendly dog

WILL NOT do well with a cat or any small creatures in the home

Has not been around children. For this reason, no children under the age of 14.

Sebastian absolutely loves to be with people – at all times. He is not overly demanding or overly vocal. If his humans are busy, he will happily jump on his cat wheel or entertain himself with every toy that he comes across. Or take a nap.

Sebastian has several nicknames – “Bug” and “Goober” being a few. He loves his 8’ tall cat tree and all the various perches and toys that he has been showered with. He’s a really happy guy.

Sebastian is NOT destructive. He is obsessed with one drawer in the office that has nothing in it. We’re not sure why. He enjoys opening only that one drawer – does not disturb anything else.

This boy has PURRFECT litter box skills!

Sebastian is happy sleeping in a warm sunny window, or in your lap while you chill and Netflix. He is prone to separation anxiety, so if you work from home and your travel is limited, he would be a great match for you.

Sebastian is an ATHLETE. He is used to living in a large home where he can race around and get in his laps. For this reason he would not be suitable for apartment-living.

This boy loves his “Purrfect Go Fur It” teaser toy, electronic puzzle box, standard puzzle box, and will play fetch with wine corks!

Sebastian has the funniest habit – when he eats, he licks the bowl completely clean. No dishwasher needed (just kidding but it is funny).

Another funny habit – as soon as he is done eating, he will take a 20 min bath until he is soaking wet.

Speaking of water – this boy LOVES water. He has two water fountains but one of his favorite things is to make his humans turn on the bathroom water faucet – water “on demand.”

Honestly we could go on and on. This guy is remarkable on every level.

Sebastian is neutered, FeLV / FIV negative, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been extensively genetically tested. Sebastian is a strong and healthy boy.

Due to his Raw diet, he will need a home that can afford the expense (he loves Darwins Chicken and Vital Essentials Rabbit).

If you are interested in adopting Sebastian, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Shere Kahn had been missing for SEVEN WEEKS. The owners were thrilled to get him back – but once they did – they promptly RETURNED him to the shelter. They explained “now that he’s been outside he’s too wild for us – we don’t want him any longer.”

The shelter was stunned to hear this, considering how friendly and nice Shere Khan was with them. This is why they reached out to our rescue to see if we could find him a home where he would thrive.

We found a wonderful foster home who absolutely ADORES Shere Khan! They have told us that he is not wild AT ALL. Our foster has two Bengal cats who are younger (3 years old and 1 year old) and Shere Kahn seems to have a good relationship with them if they do not get in his face too much. He has not been around dogs so we are not sure how he would do with dogs.

We are unsure if he has been around children but think that older children who can respect the cat’s boundaries will be okay.

Shere Khan can be a vocal guy – especially around feeding time or when separated in his own room. He definitely loves free roaming in the house. He has not attempted even once to go outside.

Shere Kahn would do very well in a house rather than an apartment – apartments are usually not a good choice for this vocal breed (the neighbors might not appreciate his vocal gymnastics!).

Shere Khan is not harness-trained. We worried about him as he had been on the street for 7 weeks and he might want to go outside but the foster says he really has no interest in going outdoors so we would prefer him to be an indoor-only cat. He may like a Catio though if that is an option for him to be safe and enjoy the outdoors for a brief time.

Our foster says Shere Kahn enjoys pets, cuddles, and treats. He likes the cat tree and likes to play with Da Bird toys that will go with him when adopted.

Shere Khan is very trusting of humans – he’s so friendly! He will even ask a new visitor / stranger for pets and cuddles.

Shere Khan is eating Instinct Grain free Minced Recipe with real rabbit. He has very good litter box habits.

Shere Khan has been seen by several vets due to an upper respiratory infection likely due to the shelter environment – he is doing so much better now. The last vet he saw suspected he might have HCM however this is something that is not unusual in cats. You can read more about this at https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy

Overall he Shere Khan is healthy, up-to-date on his vaccines, is neutered and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Shere Khan, please fill out our Adoption Application (you can select the Waiver option) https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

If you are interested in potentially fostering-to-adopt – please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org

Her family LOVES her dearly, however everything is changing with the family’s composition. They are planning on moving to FL and the couple is having their first baby too – they realize these changes will be way too stressful for Athena, so they would like to find her a home where things are calmer than where things are headed. They are absolutely *heartbroken* to have to rehome her.

The owner would love to find Athena a fairly quiet home where someone has the time to spend with her – she’d love to Netflix and chill with you!

Athena has been an only cat and has no experience with other cats or dogs.

Like most Bengals, Athena is not a “cuddly” girl – she is engaging, low-maintenance, and independent.

Athena is not harness-trained and has been an indoor- only cat her entire life. She is not a door-darter. She likes petted when she is feeling mellow.

Otherwise, Athena is a beautiful, very healthy cat who just wants to be around her humans. She is up to date on her vaccines, is spayed, but is not microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Athena, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Unlike many of his fellow Bengals, Babou isn’t an overly high-energy boy. While he will vocalize to get your attention or if he’s lonesome for company, he doesn’t really do it often. He’s been described as an almost “entry-level Bengal” for those who may be interested in having a Bengal family member for the first time or may just be interested in a less demanding Bengal companion.

Babou was adopted as a 12-week-old kitten by his owner, shortly after she graduated from college. They have been together for eight years during which she has moved six times and has been developing her career as a professional photographer. Her career has taken off and now requires a lot of travel and work away from home. She and Babou are very bonded, but the increasing separations have caused him great stress and separation anxiety.

The owner’s grandmother has been caring for him since the end of January 2023 and she absolutely loves him (it’s mutual!). But there are other cats in the home and he was not easily getting along with them (but the story changed after spending months there – he’s now made friends with the resident orange and white male DSH tabby cat).

Given the fact that he has only one feline friend, and there are three other present – he does have to be carefully managed so that he is content as well as the rest of the feline population. His caretaker knows he would do so much better if he had full access to the run of the home.

Babou is a very friendly, out-going and affectionate boy who craves human companionship. He would be happiest being the only pet or with a cat-friendly dog or cat-friendly cat.

He has not lived with children so only older children would be appropriate. He hates to be alone so he’s seeking a home where his person and/or people are perhaps retired, or work from home and can spends lots of time with him in a low stress environment – he’ll happily sit with you while you read, watch a movie or just focus on him, maybe brushing him (which he adores) and telling him how handsome he is and how much he is loved.

Babou eats a variety of canned food: Nulo pate, Wellness Core, Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials (Chicken and Salmon) and he likes kitten canned food! The wet food is mixed with crumbled freeze-dried chicken which he adores. He has dry kibble available but he isn’t really a kibble guy. He also doesn’t have any interest in human food. He has, however, discovered Temptations cat treats and loves to have some tossed on the floor where he can hunt for them and then happily chomp them down.

-Babou loves to be snuggled and ADORES lap time. He is the happiest when he is sitting with his person, sharing quality time.

– He loves being on top of his cat tree watching birds.

– He loves being brushed.

– He especially enjoys cat-nip toys and silver vine sticks and will work for short periods on cat puzzles that earn him treats. He also enjoys wand toys. He gets bored easily though so his attention span can be short when playing.

– He hates being confined and wants to be wherever his humans are.

Babou is good company and is a much happier boy now that he has his meds that are addressing his FLUTD. He is healthy otherwise and up-to-date on his vaccines. He is a wonderful boy with so much love to give to someone looking for an intelligent, playful and loving companion who has the time to spend with him that he so craves.

This is a hard decision and his family dearly wants Babou to have a wonderful home, that will provide him with all of the love he needs and deserves.

Babou is neutered, has been vaccinated, and his owners have provided him with excellent medical care.

If you are interested in adopting Babou, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Aika is playful and likes to run after wand toys, enjoys spinning toys and absolutely loves any kind of string. She will play with water in the sink when the owner is brushing her teeth. She loves her water fountain. She is not a lap cat but does want to be near laying nearby as her human while she watches TV. She is quite sensitive to her environment. She is drawn to a calmer human and feels safe and secure around them. She doesn’t like loud noises and she can take up to 15 to 20 minutes to warm up to strangers. She is a light sleeper and dislikes getting disturbed when she sleeps.

The owner is heartbroken to have to rehome her, but the resident cat where the owner is moving doesn’t like her and this causes Aika some stress and she will pee outside her litter box.

The owner feels Aika will do better in a quiet home where someone is home with her and can play with her a lot. Aika has not lived with kids and would probably do well with older kids that are calm and can give her space, She has never lived with dogs.

Because Aika can be vocal at feeding time but she is not very loud.

Aika is not harness-trained and has been an indoor-cat her entire life. So she will have to remain an indoor only cat.

Otherwise, Aika is a healthy cat who just wants to be around her human and be the center of attention. She is up to date on her vaccines, is spayed and has been microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Aika, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We learned about Deuce early this summer due to the fact that he was slated to be euthanized. His owner did not have the funds to address his medical issues. We couldn’t let that happen! We whisked him out of SoCal to our most experienced medical foster, who helped him overcome a liver disorder  (now resolved).

This guy is a LOVER. His foster Mom absolutely adores him. Here’s what she has to say about Deuce:

-Deuce has the most beautiful golden glitter / rosetted coat and golden eyes

-Not a talker but will subtly wake you up for breakfast; soft meow

“Jackpot” treats are ham and string cheese

-Will sleep throughout the night without nocturnal exploring

-Plays in packing paper and boxes or independently with a ball

-During meals, he will eat briefly, then interactive play with you for 1-2 min, return to food bowl, then repeat several times

-He has learned to use exercise wheel 

-During play, he will hide, run and ambush prey then run and hide again, then repeat

-Mellow and polite; good starter-Bengal if committed to care

-Submissive with medical care and medication can be mixed in food; may need occasional NS nose drops administration

-Some protest when being held or carried

-Not a door dasher

-Will come lay beside you, on his terms; enjoys sunbathing

-Low to moderate energy level

-Responds well to positive reinforcement with praise and petting

-Will use water bowl or fountain

-Excellent litter box habits

-Does not jump on counters or try to open cabinets

-Uses scratching posts and lays on furniture you want him to; knows what the word “no” is

-May do well with a cat-friendly cat. Has not been around dogs.

-Not overly sensitive to loud noises

-Fascinated watching CatTV especially lizards or birds

-Most active and ready to play during meal time

Deuce has received extensive medical care and we are so relieved that his acute liver condition was determined to be “acute” rather than “chronic” (which means it was an “event” rather than “disease”).

Deuce is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.

If you would like to adopt Deuce, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The family ended up taking in an elderly relative in need of care, and the relative brought their dog with them.

Stanley had never been around dogs, and they quickly learned he wanted NO part of living in a home with a dog present. He soon began to urinate on the dog’s possessions (he had never had this problem in the home before).

Sadly – the family had to choose between Stanley and their relative and the dog companion – a very unenviable position. Stanley was out.

Stanley was next surrendered to Buffalo NY SPCA; that’s when Bengal Rescue partners teamed up to help get Stanley out of the shelter and to a safe local rescue – Hope For Cats Inc. He is now with the rescue – they are providing the time and patience to get to know him, and assess the type of home that would be best for Stanley. He is not having any litter box avoidance issues, whatsoever.

Bengal Rescue has a lot of followers on the East Coast, so we have offered to help get Stanley posted so that we can network him and find the right family who will love him and care for him the rest of his days (which could be a lot of days given that many Bengals can live to be 20!).

The SPCA ran a full bloodwork panel on Stanley; all was normal, including 2 kidney values (SDMA and BUN) and the 3rd kidney value (creatinine) was just a smidge over the upper limit.  The SPCA did not believe that a kidney diet was indicated, so the rescue has been feeding him regular food. Stanley is now enjoying a room of his own at the rescue, and has had no issues with using his litter box.  He has not been in the “general population” at the rescue so they are not sure how he would be with other cats (although the door to his room has a screened opening so he has some contact with others).

Stanley is super friendly with humans – he loves being pet and is a huge fan of tummy rubs. He was going to be put in a room with a couple of very nice cats but he hissed and swatted – it was too stressful for him. This is not at all unexpected, given that he spent his entire life as the only cat. The rescue will let him continue to decompress in his own space, while he works to adjust to his “new normal.”

It is unknown if there were children in his home.  Stanley is microchipped. Like most Bengals, he is quite vocal – but not loud. He is more “conversational” than anything else.

His cauliflower ear came with him and the Erie County SPCA vet noted in his medical records that ear should be watched/cleaned regularly. For more information on this, please see this article: https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/ears/cauliflower-ear-cats#

If you are interested in adopting Stanley, please contact Karen Waible at Hope For Cats Inc. Email is kwaible@gmail.com and you can also feel free to call Karen at (716-352-0439).

Bella lived with a large dog and seemed to get along fine with him, however the owner said the dog was afraid of her because of all her meowing. She definitely does NOT like other cats. Bella may need to be the only pet in the home but we would consider a family with a dog who is used to the antics of the Bengal breed.

She is not good with children or the loud noises that accompany children so we would recommend she be in a home with no children. We feel she would do well in a quiet home with someone who is home all day and can cater to her needs. She is demanding and will have conversations with you each and every day. A new adopter must enjoy a chatty girl.

Like most Bengals, it takes her a little time to decompress and adjust to new places. She would need time to get used to the unfamiliar sounds and smells that would challenge any cat when they go to a new home. She’ll want to slowly integrate to her new surroundings.

Bella is on a raw diet mixed with canned food. She could stand to  to put on a little weight, but otherwise she is healthy.

Bella is affectionate on her terms so she will need someone who has a lot of patience with her and earn her trust. She does enjoy her cheeks rub on her face.

She has been spayed and is up-to-date on her vaccinations. If you can give this loving chatty girl a forever home please apply: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Norman ended up in Idaho, and was living with a family who didn’t loved his looks, but didn’t understand the energetic nature of the Bengal breed. They decided to list him for sale and sold him to a family in the area.

The new family also loved his looks, but didn’t understand the Bengal breed either. They were going to have to do a lot of extensive travel and didn’t understand that Norman would be lonely being left alone so often. Under the direction of their Veterinarian – they agreed to re-home him. Unfortunately – Norman was listed as “free to a good home” (DANGEROUS proposition) – and that’s when our foster in Meridian Idaho stepped in.

When Norman arrived at his foster home, he was understandably stressed out and fearful. He had been bounced around several times – in a short period of time.

Our amazing foster has been able to offer him a safe and loving place where he had access to a fairly busy environment. The home has other cats, dogs, foster kittens, foster puppies, and pet-loving children aged 9 and 12. We love this because it helps us really identify what Norman likes in terms of his overall environment, and what he would like to avoid.

Here’s what his foster family would like you to know about Norman:

Norman has a big personality waiting to be unlocked but will need patience and understanding to help him reach his full potential.

He is a very curious guy – he is starting to inspect every item we put in the pantry, and loves to explore the counters and house.

It is obvious that Norman wasn’t properly shown how to play with humans. Many humans make the mistake of using their hands for play. Experienced cat owners understand that “hands are for love – not for playing” (toys are for playing!). So he does have a tendency to get overstimulated… He needs reminders that the toy is the target – not the human’s hands.

Initially he was nervous with the resident dogs – but they are respectful of cats, and he is realizing they are no threat to him. No matter their size, if the dogs leave him alone, he is a gentleman (he basically ignores them). If the dogs get too rambunctious – he is not afraid to show them who the big dog really is (“I am the KING, says Norman!”). We do think that in time, he could learn to play with a dog who is respectful and cat-experienced.

Norman is SO curious about the female cat in the home. He would love an outgoing, social friend, and believe it could be male or female, if they were simply happy and friendly and not dominant. He does not hiss or slap even when being hissed and slapped at. He just stares awkwardly.

Norman is discovering toys and that playing can be fun, he loves sleeping in the tallest tower bed of the cat tree and likes rubbing his chin in some cat nip. He does not get wild or crazy on it though.

Norman is most comfortable with our 9-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. He is getting increasingly comfortable with the husband and wife, but will still occasionally dart out of the room when he sees the husband. He is starting to talk to us with his big, impressive lungs, especially around dinner time.

He has one funny quirk – he will only drink out of a water bowl that is 1/2 full. If it is too full – he’ll scoop water out of it until it reaches the correct / acceptable level.

Norman has perfect litter box habits!! He is currently eating Purina Pro Plan canned food. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting Norman, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Ron’s quite sweet and has gradually become more accepting of his foster family. Ron doesn’t mind being touched and or held for a short period of time. However, his brother Harry is incredibly shy and prefers Ron’s company as well as takes cues from his brother. With time through ample patience and socialization Harry will come to discover people are fun and safe.

Both boys would benefit from someone who is able to spend a significant amount of time and attention with them. Both kittens are fine with cat-friendly dogs and or calm cats.

PLEASE NO children under the age of 15. These two are silent door darting wizards!
Prior Bengal and or feral cat experience is a MUST in order to continue improve their socialization skills.

If you’re interested and can help, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application

These boys were purchased from a private seller, and the person who bought them was living in a 600-square-foot apartment. They didn’t realize that Bengals are ATHLETES who need plenty of space to run, jump, play, and burn off the energy that comes naturally to them.

This owner was trying to make it work – and then she ended up having to move to a 400 square-foot-apartment… where no pets were allowed… Enter – Bengal Rescue.

Luckily, we had a wonderful foster nearby who had been waiting to help a Bengal in need, and when we told her about these boys – she immediately agreed to foster while we searched for the RIGHT home for Benji and Colby.

Quickly into this arrangement, our foster began to observe that Colby was constantly picking on Benji. He wanted to be the dominant force in the home and Benji was caught in the crossfire.

Our foster suggested we separate them and we found another foster nearby who was happy to take Colby out of that situation. We could see right away that that was a very good decision.

Here’s what we can tell you about Colby. Between the two cats, Colby (the darker one) is the more confident of the two cats. He is always on the go, and looking for things to do. Colby’s former owner says he can be a bit of a door-darter – so we’ll need a home that can make sure that even though he would love to be outside, inside is a great and safe place to be. Colby will sleep in all sorts of places, and he absolutely loves to be the center of attention. He is a “Tree Dweller” (loves to hang out on the top of the cat tree), and he is really great about using his cat scratchers, rather than furniture.

– Colby LOVES to sleep with his humans at night.
– He is harness trained and love to take walks (new owner would want to bond with them for many months before taking them out for a walk)
-He would love a catio – if that’s an option

Ideal home:
-They have not been with other animals so we would want them to be the only pets in a home
-Kids 10+ who have been taught proper cat-handling techniques would be considered (they were exposed briefly to younger children and they hid from them)

Colby is quite faithful with their litter box usage. They are neutered, vaccinated, each recently had dentals.

If you are interested in adopting Colby, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The headline stated “Should be bred.”

Wait, what? Did anyone ask Missy??? (She was available UNALTERED!!!).

A wonderful person accidentally stumbled across Missy’s listing and was justifiably upset. She reached out to us for support and we told her that if she did win the action – we would support her the whole way through. 

Here’s what her foster has to say about Missy:

Missy is a dainty girl weighing just 8 pounds, and has the most beautiful golden caramel markings, soft fur, and sweet face!

Despite the possibility of being from a backyard breeder or kitten mill, Missy is the epitome of optimism. She was very unhappy at first, coming from the auction site, but quickly rallied and showed that she loves everyone and everything.

Missy LOVES Da Bird and seems to fly like a bird herself when chasing it. She loves to play fetch, and she is not scratching at anything other than her cardboard scratcher. She’s also using her litter box like a pro – she hardly even kicks any out! She loves the homemade raw food her foster mom gives her; she likes the kibble and Fancy Feast on the side, but the raw is hands-down favorite.

She knows there are other cats in her foster home and she’s already made friends with them all!. Her foster mom thinks that she might be good with another friendly cat to play with (provided slow introductions are made)

Missy was just spayed and has been encouraged to slow down, without success. In typical Bengal fashion, she is a busy girl with lots to do. She loves her “Cat’s Meow” toy and can even turn it on by herself. Foster mom thinks she would really do well with a cat backpack, cat stroller, and/or leash training because she’s very curious and open to new things and new people. She would do well with clicker training which can help direct her intelligence and energy.  She has excellent manners too, never biting or scratching, so may do well with gentle older children (10+).

She’s been kept separated from the other cats so far because she arrived with feline rhinotracheitis which has much improved but seems to flare up with stress. She’s been vet checked, spayed, and will be getting vaccinated before going anywhere.

Missy is an absolutely beautiful, patient, gentle, sweet girl who just needs a life of love and commitment and could be a great “starter” for someone who hasn’t had a Bengal before. She has not been tested with dogs.

If you are interested in adopting Missy, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

She is a lively, very active Bengal who is always on the go (so she definitely lives up the Bengal reputation!). She is very neat and tidy and has excellent litter box skills.

We are hoping to find a family that will have lots of time to interact with her, and will be able to ensure she gets lots of interaction and play time. Bengals have so much energy – Sahara is no exception.

Her foster family tells us that Sahara definitely gets the zooms, and will sometimes – in all of that exuberance – knock things over inadvertently. Whoops!

After a fun play-time session (she LOVES “Da bird”), Sahara is known to keep company with her toys – she finds everything so fascinating and fun.

Sahara loves to be petted, she hates being alone (family is keeping her separate from the other pets in the home). Once she’s burned off her energy, her very favorite thing to do is to curl up next to her humans and take a leisurely nap. She loves loves loves to make biscuits and she purrs so contentedly.

Given the lack of interaction she had with other cats – she’s let us know that she definitely doesn’t like other cats. She really wants to be the “only” so that she can bond with her people and be the center of attention. She has been around dogs in the foster home but she’s not exactly thrilled to share space with them.

Sahara is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and is microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Sahara, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Moose is a STUNNING four-year-old purebred Bengal Cat who was raised at an award-winning cattery. With his dramatic rosettes and gorgeous glitter coat – this boy literally turns HEADS!

He has been broadly tested and screened for genetic diseases, HCM, and many other possible conditions – and he was completely negative. He’s a very strong and healthy boy.

Moose weighs in at 11.5 lbs – and is very muscular and solid. He’s been in a loving foster home since late July and really loves the fact that they have a catio for him!

Moose is extremely food-motivated! He gets *super* vocal when it’s time for a meal. For this reason we believe Moose would be a natural for clicker training.

Like most Bengals, Moose is a sensitive guy, who isn’t fond of change. He would really do well in a home that has time for him and a predictable routine.

Here’s what his Foster family has to say about him.

Moose is learning a lot! When he arrived at his foster home, he wasn’t fond of being petted. 11 weeks later – Moose adores a heavvvvvy forehead and ear rubbing, or both hands scratching along his shoulders and chest. He even lets his back, back legs, and tail be touched and pet (aka, the places he can’t outright see you reaching for).

Moose IS affectionate. However there are other cats in the home and they are NOT fond of him. This makes it a little challenging to keep everyone happy.

*** He COULD go to a home with cat-friendly cats ***

Moose is playful! After playing and petting and hanging out for a while he feels comfortable laying down next to you and giving you his belly… he’ll let you pet him a little before he turns into a rolling dervish on the floor and starts playing again.

Like most Bengals, he’s not a fan of sudden noises, or being picked up.

Moose would love a catio, and would do well on a harness / leash.

He’s a talker – and he’s learning how! This is a powerful cat, and he is cheeky and funny and playful.

Moose stands up to get head pets, sometimes reaching out paws-first, which can be disconcerting. But he no longer uses his claws when he does this.

Hide your toilet paper and paper towels, haha!! He will gleefully tear those apart. These are his FAVORITES.

He also loves rolling in his rugs in his room, wrapping them up in little balls to bunny kick, and sometimes he will stuff them entirely into his kitty litter box. Cheeky kitty.

Overall, Moose is a sweet and clever cat who really wants love and affection and is slowly learning how to receive it. He was under socialized when he joined us, but is learning day by day.

Moose needs a confident, patient, attentive home willing to calmly continue to work on his skills. He is an absolute sweetheart who will be missed when he moves on to his new home, but definitely needs the more focused attention which is difficult due to keeping him separate from the other cats in the home.

*** No children under the age of 13 ***

Moose is neutered and has been EXTENSIVELY screened for a variety of health conditions – he was negative on every test (40 of them!). He is microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV / FIV negative. He uses his litter box like a champ!

If you are interested in adopting Moose, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Everything changed when the family recently had a human child. As hard as they have tried – Atlas is not adjusting to the new sounds, smells, and change of routines that were the result of a baby joining the household.

The owner is heartbroken to have to re-home him, but ever since they have brought their son home Atlas is not happy to live with this new family member. The son is at the toddler stage and is getting quite mobile. Of course he doesn’t know the meaning of “No – no – please don’t bother the kitty!” In protest, Atlas began to show some aggression toward the son (he bit the son twice – not seriously – a warning).

The owner feels Atlas will do better in a quiet home where someone is home with him and can play with him a lot. NO children under 10 and NO other cats, please. Atlas does live with a cat-friendly dog and seems to do okay with him. Previously he lived with another dog that chased him – he absolutely didn’t like that one bit.

Because Atlas is a vocal guy – loves to talk and “serenade” his family – he would be better-suited in a house over an apartment, where his vocal gymnastics might not be appreciated by the neighbors.

Atlas is not harness-trained and has been an indoor-cat his entire life. One small thing to caution about – he has a love for hair ties and rubber bands, which has landed him at the Vet office in the past. For this reason, his family will have to keep hazards like this, away from him.

Atlas can be a bit of a door-darter, so his future family would need to be extra-aware of where Atlas is before opening doors (if kids leave doors open, he may get out).

Otherwise, Atlas is a healthy cat who just wants to be around his humans. He is up to date on his vaccines, is neutered and is has been microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Atlas, please email us at adopt@bengalrescue.org (our form on the website has been offline for maintenance upgrade).

From an award-winning cattery in the Pacific Northwest, Cupid is an 11-month old male and Poblano (also male) just turned one-years-old.

We brought Cupid and Poblano into our program when they were just 8- and 9-months-old. They went to our very experienced foster who was able to give them all of the time and patience in the world. They were underweight, under-socialized, and needed to learn how to “cat.”

They have done all of this – and more! Here’s what our foster has to say about these beautiful boys:

Cupid is the “leader” of the two. He is playful, friendly, confident, high-energy, curious, and not bothered by the cat-friendly dogs in the home. He also has no issues with the other resident male foster cat (adult) who came from the same cattery (despite being kept separate from that adult).

Poblano is the more cautious of the two. He is on the shyer side, but he is definitely curious about the world around him. He definitely takes the lead from Cupid, who is showing him that there is nothing to be concerned about. He is curious about the dogs in the home (he is not afraid). Poblano is nervous around strangers, but he continues to get braver and braver. As long as Cupid is there to “show him the ropes” – he is overall a really content little guy.

Cupid and Poblano are constantly playing together, when they aren’t cuddled up, recharging their batteries. They are delightful boys who will make the right family’s home complete.

***May be OK with cat-friendly dogs
***May be OK with a kitten-friendly cat
***No children under the age of 10

Bengals can live to be 20! For this reason we’ll want them to find a family that will be able to easily care for them through all the years ahead.

Cupid and Poblano are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested FeLV / FIV negative. They have perfect litter box skills.

If you would like to adopt Cupid and Poblano (together – as we will not separate them!), please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Simba’s owner is heartbroken that she is having to move to a home that doesn’t allow pets so she reached out to us for help. She will be moving soon and didn’t want to take them to a shelter.

Let us tell you more about Simba.

Simba is an eight-year-old dark brown-rosetted Bengal and weighs 17 pounds. The owners got him from a cattery when he was a kitten. He has had urinary problems in the past but is doing well now. No litter box avoidance issues.

Simba eats Royal Canin Urinary dry and wet to help him with previous UTI’s and he is a really wonderful cat.

The owner regrets that she allowed them outdoor access, and unfortunately they have become accustomed to it. Bengal Rescue normally does not endorse ANY cat having unfettered access to the outdoors but at this point, a home that would allow them outdoor rights / catio is probably best for him. We do believe he could become strictly indoors if he is placed in a stress-free home, free of the triggers that they are currently dealing with.

Simba will play with Zahra when he wants but will also ignore her at times too. Like siblings there can be little spats between them. Never anything serious. They do live with a small dog but the dog does not respect their boundaries. Simba might do OK with a cat-friendly, easygoing dog. They have not been around children so we would imagine kids older than 10 would be appropriate.

Simba and can be vocal and talkative especially when they are hungry and want to go outside. They both like playing with wand toys and a laser toy. Simba LOVES his cat wheel and uses it all the time – owner will provide adopter with the wheel and whatever other items would be desired. Simba is a pretty easygoing cat who tends to be independent.

If he were to go to a home that would be able to provide a catio – he would love it.

Simba is healthy, up-to-date on vaccinations, has been neutered and have microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Simba, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

She has been in foster now for six weeks, and her foster family is delighted to have gotten to know her better. Here’s what they want us to share about Esme:

Esme has GREAT litter box habits.

She loves to follow her foster mom throughout the house and sing for pets and kisses.

Esme is truly an excellent companion! She likes to curl up in a blanket next to humans for afternoon naps and movie-time on the couch.

Esme can be independent, but she does love affection and attention. She will allow short amounts of time to be held and carried.

She can be a “SPICY” girl and needs regular play time as most Bengals do. She will roll on her back to signal for play time.

At times, she may get excited and gently nip, but that is only when she wants to play.

Esme is very good at communicating when she wants to be loved on vs. when she wants to play (i.e. by rolling on her back).

Due to her history being underweight, she will sniff out any and all food (including human food), so food cannot be left out, and portion control is important to ensuring she stays healthy. She currently eats 6 oz of wet food per day (half portions being in the morning and late afternoon).

Her foster family has two cats. While she is not entirely fond of them, there have been no cat fights and minimal hissing. She will sleep near them.

Esme would thrive best as an only cat with children older than 15+ She does NOT like dogs.

She suffers from food insecurities and is food-obsessed. No food can be left unattended or she will inhale it. Feeding more frequently smaller servings throughout the day will satiate her appetite -n this is recommended and her future family will need to be vigilant as well.

It is also recommended that her new family owns a cat wheel, as she has a TON of energy.

Esme is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV / FIV and she’s a very healthy girl.

If you would like to adopt Esme, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We don’t get it! Who would not want Shadow back? He is AMAZING. The shelter told us he was an absolutely SWEETHEART when they called us – and they were right. We wonder if there were maybe young children in the house that weren’t keeping the doors closed?

At his foster home, he is stuck to his foster Mom like GLUE. He is loving, affectionate and probably one of the most charming cats we’ve ever brought into our program.

At twelve-year’s old, he’s left his mischievous kitten days behind him, but he is still a VERY active and healthy boy. Bengals can live to be 20 – so please do not let his age dissuade you.

Shadow loves to snuggle, climb his cat tree, gaze out the windows at the birds outside, and has not once tried to get out the door. He’s happy!

Shadow is currently living with three cats who want nothing to do with him, and with a Jack Russell terrier that he doesn’t mind at all.

Shadow is a great eater and he uses his litter box like a champ. Shadow is neutered, vaccinated and has tested negative for FeLV / FIV.

We think Shadow would do fine with a cat friendly dog / cat, and would do fine with children aged 10 and up.

If you would like to adopt Shadow, please fill out our adoption application and choose the “Waiver” option (we’ll waive the Adoption Application fee): https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

North is a super sweet cat. He LOVES to be petted, and when asking for pets, he makes “standing biscuits” and purrs loudly. Because he does have so much energy, he will do fly-by pets where he’s moving about constantly and his humans continue to pet him for each new pass. While he is okay with full-body pets, he really likes his face to be stroked. He also likes to wave his tail side to side when he’s getting excited about attention.

North wants to be close with his humans any time he can. He will curl into their laps for snuggles when his energy is not overflowing.

At night, North is quite active, but he wants to be near his people. He’ll curl up in bed for short spurts before having to go tend to official “Bengal Business”.

We’re not quite sure how North will do with other animals. He’s been briefly introduced to his foster’s resident cats. While he seemed interested and curious, the resident cats did not behave their best and most inviting, so their interactions have been limited. He did not show any signs of aggression in the brief introductions and he may be amenable to other cat-friendly cats.

As a young Bengal, North is still very much learning how to be a cat with his humans. While he does not exhibit any aggression or intentional spiciness, he is still learning how to control his claws. He’s been given the feedback that human hands don’t belong in his mouth (he’s trying to learn!!). His murder mittens have quite a reach when he is making biscuits in his fly by pet sessions and can get a little ouchy as he enthusiastically reaches for more attention. He does occasionally get a little nibbly, though this has lessened in even the short time he has been in foster.

He will do best with a cat-experienced home that can help reinforce good cat behaviors and be patient as he learns the boundaries and how to make his murder mittens a little less murder-y. He is okay with his paws being handled, but is resistant to confinement for a nail trim. Trims are something that would likely come with time.

He is, of course, very playful with all of that Bengal energy. He loves wand toys and toys that make noise when he pounces on them. He is a hunter extraordinaire and will pounce on any unsuspecting toy with gusto. He also occasionally thinks feet under covers are toys that need to be ambushed.

As for food and litter habits, he is great with both. He is not picky about his food and he does not exhibit any food scarcity behavior. He’s hungry when fed, but he does not always eat the entire plate of food right away. He does have a habit of knocking over his water bowl, but with more space in his forever home than he currently has in foster, this may not be an ongoing issue.

North is neutered and fully-vaccinated.

If you are interested in adopting North, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Shasta is absolutely coming out of her shell! She has the most BEAUTIFUL rosettes and glitter coat.
Weighing in at just six pounds (we told you she is tiny!) she is the most darling little girl.

Having the run of the house, she delights in stretching out on sunny windowsills, and gazing at the world outside. She told her foster “I never knew the world was so interesting!”

Shasta has been with her foster for two months. Initially she found it very difficult to “connect” with her foster mom (who has oodles of Bengal experience). Shasta needed a lot of space and a lot of time to learn how to trust. We are grateful that her foster gave her all the time and space in the world to adjust to her “new normal.” Her foster tells us that patience and understanding will be key for Shasta’s future success.

Shasta loves to jump and chase her toys – and gallop all over the house. She is “catting!”

Part of the reason why she was so withdrawn initially, at her foster home, is that she did have an infection that required treatment (oral and eye treatments). Bengals are notorious for being resistant to the administration of medications. Her foster mom felt terrible having to medicate her, but she knew it was necessary for them to do their very best to get her through the entire course, so that she could heal.

Shasta is medically sound now – all of her Upper Respiratory Infection symptoms are completely behind her.

Like Esme who came from the same cattery – she can be a little spicy and occasionally will nip if she gets overstimulated. This should eventually wane with time, in a home that will respect her body language and be careful not to overstimulate her.

Shasta’s progress has been a little slower than the other cats she was raised with, but we are seeing all the signs of her warming up to the comfort that humans can bring. She’s gotten on her foster mom’s lap and enjoys curling up with her. These are all very encouraging signs!

Shasta did have litter box avoidance issues initially, however those issues have completely disappeared. Her foster mom took our advice and switched her to Dr. Elsey’s litter attract (the gold standard for cats with litter box issues). That definitely did the trick! She is now faithfully using her litter box – like a champ.

Shasta loves to sleep in a cat bed at the bottom of her foster mom’s bed. She has turned into quite the talker and can get quite loud and demanding if you don’t deliver her meal QUICKLY (we think that’s pretty cute).

Because Shasta is curious and playful, she might do well with another cat-friendly companion animal or a kitten. We can’t say for sure, given we haven’t tried to introduce her to others.

Shasta loves chicken, especially freeze-dried chicken hearts (get out of my way now!!) Interestingly, she does not like really strong cat nip or Yeowww cat toys either. (Go figure?!)

Shasta would thrive best as an only cat with children older than 10. She hasn’t been around dogs so we’re not sure that she would do well, with a dog.

Shasta is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV / FIV and she’s a very healthy girl.

If you would like to adopt Shasta, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

His owner has had him since he was a kitten. She got him from a breeder in UT and is sad that she must find a new forever home for him. She is moving to help her sister who has fallen ill, and her has other cats. She knows Simba will not get along with the other cats.

Simba has received the VERY BEST in medical care, and love – all of the days of his life. He has NO litter box avoidance issues. He is extremely well behaved and obviously – quite food motivated.

Simba will do ANYTHING for a Churu! He will take out the trash, clean the pantry, wash the dishes – whatever you would like – just keep the Churu train rolling!

Simba lived with a litter-mate for almost 5 years until 3 months ago there was an incident that scared him and his littermate, involving a dog while they were in their stroller. Since that unfortunate event – Simba and his littermate have not gotten along and have continued to fight each other. The owner has tried for 3 months to slowly reintroduce them, but Simba is not having it. Simba has lost his best friend and can no longer live with him. Simba will have to be the only pet in a home.

Simba is a healthy, neutered, and up to date on his vaccines. He is not microchipped so anyone adopting him will need to have that done.

Simba has the best litter box habits. Simba is beautiful, with green eyes, and soft fur. He loves playing fetch and hanging out on his cat tree. Because he is a bit shy, he seeks out cubby spaces or hiding spaces where he can hide and observe things happening around him. Even his pet sitters, having known him for 3 years, rarely get him to come out and play with them.

Simba loves to watch the birds out the window, jump on the cat tower, scratch on the scratching post, play with a ball toy and kick stick toys. He loves to get under a blanket, and he purrs a lot.

Simba is intelligent and can open cabinet doors all over the house. The owner must keep a Bungie cord on the food cupboard because he wants to see what is in the cupboard. He will open other doors as well if given a chance. He can be a door dasher so new owners will have to watch for him when coming in and out of the house.

The owner says Simba can be affectionate and loves to sleep with her. He loves to hear his owner comes home and will be chatty with her when wanting attention or treats.

Simba has not been around young children but has been around teenagers and does not seem to mind them once he warms up to them. Like most Bengals he does not like to be picked up and held for long.

If you are interested in adopting Simba please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Things Fred LOVES:

Riding on backs, whether you wanted him there or not.

Stealing licks from the hoomans morning coffee.

Yelling for no reason. (He’s just excited to be alive, ok??)

Destroying toilet paper. (Isn’t that why it’s hanging there in plain sight???)

Using his Litter Robot (Very good litter habits!)

Bird watching and squirrel tracking.

Stretching out on yoga mats (He is LONGGGGGGG).

Taking his kibbles out of his food bowl.

Jumping up to the highest possible places.

Talking about his problems. (He may need a therapist because he will not shut up.)

Giving kisses. Receiving them is not optional. He NEEDS to kiss you. YOU MUST COMPLY!

Getting into any and all trouble possible. (Because it’s fun.)

Sitting in laps and being carried around like a baby.

Spying on the neighbors – he has all the best gossip!

Turning on and off faucets (He may have been a plumber in a past life.)

Stick horse riding, but he’s still perfecting those skills. We all need a hobby, right?

Things Fred HATES:

Being locked in a room alone. He will eat the door.

Not getting his way

Empty food bowls – he’s a growing boy!

Locked cabinets (like seriously WHAT is in there that is so important he can’t destroy it?!)

Shut curtains (He likes to keep an eye on things)

Cat trees that aren’t high enough

The word NO (Stop is OK though)

What kind of home would Fred SUCCEED in?

FRED IS HUGE. He is nearly 16 lbs of solid muscle. He will need to go to a home that is willing to feed him a pure diet – we recommend Raw feeding (it can be ordered online – no need to fuss with making it yourself). https://bengalrescue.org/resources/feeding-your-cat/  This boy will keep growing until he is the size of a pony. Rest assured.

Fred is curious about dogs, we think a medium size to bigger dog would not be an issue as long as the dog is already familiar with cats.

Kids should be 13+ and familiar with energetic and demanding cats. He is very tolerant and his foster says “I mess with him a lot to see where his boundaries are and he hasn’t had any issues.”

Based on months of slow introductions – that have failed when it comes to him cohabitating with other cats – we do not believe it would be safe for Fred to live in a home with other cats. He is 16 lbs of solid muscle and has an extreme prey drive with other cats.

Medical History

Fred came to us with some impressively large cahones. Those have since been retired.

Fred was recently neutered and we gave him time to decompress and offload all of his crazy hormones. He’s definitely settled down but… well… Fred is Fred.

Fred is very easy to pill/administer meds to (will even eat pills put in front of him if you tell him to). He is a very healthy boy – he was medicated only for pain management following his neuter procedure. Fred is very easy to handle, will let you trim his nails.

Fred has been neutered, vaccinated, and Microchipped.

If this Bio scares you – please know that we have a Warranty program for Fred. Bengal Rescue is prepared to train any human who is suitable for him.

If you would like to audition to be Fred’s forever home, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

They are being re-homed because the family dynamics continue to become more complex, and these babies got caught in the middle.

The couple who owns them – they met when they each had two cats. When they formed their union – they suddenly had FOUR. As life goes, they married, and they are expecting their first child together on June 30.

That is a lot to try to blend. Gouda and Muenster are DEEPLY BONDED. Oh my goodness the love they have for each other is incredible. BUT – they weren’t really wanting to negotiate the new new with the two other cats in the home. Muenster has become very territorial. To the point where they have had to keep both pairs separated. It’s a blessing that Gouda and Muenster are so bonded – they love to groom each other, cuddle with each other, and overall just enjoy each other’s company.

Their family has tried for four years to try to create a peaceful environment for the four cats that did not grow up together – and it’s sadly not worked. The new baby is arriving any day now and it’s not going to get better. It will just increase the tension in the house.

The big clue here as to why they will not be able to blend in with the other 2 cats in the home is this. When one of the “outlier” pair goes to use the litter box – Muenster will spray on the box to get rid of “that smell.” He has NEVER done this with Gouda. He has been fully checked for UTI’s and he is free/clear. He is dominant and does not want to live with two “roommates” that were not his picking. Their family is meticulous – they have SIX litter boxes and they scoop them religiously. It is obvious that they need to find a home together, without other cats.

These babies have been spoiled all of the days of their lives. They are BIG adventurers. They love to go on harness walks, supervised with their humans. They are smart, affectionate, and they truly love people.

Here is what their family has to say about them:

Both:
LOVE wrestling together (multiple times a day)
LOVE using the cat wheel (especially when we are watching – they like to show off! Watch me! Watch me!)

Gouda:
OBSESSIVELY loves play time (every moment she is awake) to the point that Gouda will dominate play time for all the cats
Enjoys drinking water from faucets
Loves going on (leashed) walks & just sitting around watching things outside (leashed)
Loves sleeping with her humans at night, cuddling between legs (VERY strong habit forGouda; she will be very persistent until we settle down and she can cuddle)

Muenster:
LOVES going on (leashed) walks (he will lead you all over; tends to go for multi-block adventures)
He’s an athlete and is always sprinting on the cat wheel
Loves playing / pouncing on things under the sheets (but we usually have to lock Gouda away so that she does not dominate his play time)
Lives for Greenies (and performing tricks for them)
Loves cuddling in his human’s lap (usually only in the middle of the day)
Loves sleeping with his humans at night, usually around our feet

As for things that Gouda and Muenster do not like:

Muenster: other cats, closed doors / not having access to his human
Gouda: dirty litter boxes, routine schedules being broken, not getting enough play time each day

Both cats really enjoy their cat trees, window loungers, cat buckets. They like variety and love being up high.

Gouda is hyper-focused on being the best hunter (of toys!) that she can be, and all her little habits become pretty endearing over time.

Muenster is a love bug; he has to be around his human at all times, loves showing off, loves walking, and loves cuddling. He poofs up his tail and drools when he’s
excited, and it’s a real treat to come home to him expressing that kind of excitement that you’re home.

Gouda and Muenster are spayed and neutered. They are vaccinated and microchipped. They were both tested for FeLV / FIV and are negative. They are not declawed (thank goodness!). Their owners are willing to provide to an adopter toys, cat wheel, litter boxes, cat tower, cat bucket, dry food, wet food, litter, etc.

If you would love to adopt Gouda and Muenster, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

He’s the most loving, charismatic, hilarious cat you’ll ever meet. He is a true comedian: smart in some ways, but mostly… not so much. He doesn’t think ahead, so he frequently runs into walls out of sheer enthusiasm while playing with toys, but he never lets it faze him. He is a very strong, athletic cat, so plan on him finding a way to climb your highest bookshelves. He does not intentionally knock things off the shelves, so your candles and nicknacks are relatively safe.

Newt is long and skinny as a weasel but he’ll eat anything, including human food if you let him. He loves to look at himself in the mirror, which is understandable because he’s a pretty handsome dude (probably a Bengal/Savannah mix). His current caretaker affectionately refers to him as a “himbo,” because he’s like the cute, loveable, kind-but-dumb, high school jock in a movie. Ha ha ha!

Many cats are highly motivated by something (food, treats, attention, affection, or toys, for example), but Newt is highly motivated by EVERYTHING, making him very trainable. If you tell Newt “No” or “Get down” he listens and obeys remarkably well for a cat, because he wants to please his people.

While he was initially unable to be picked up without becoming reactive, he has made great strides in his current home with consistent, patient training using good treats (he loves freeze-dried chicken and salmon above all else). He even tolerates having his nails trimmed if you only do one paw at a time, and always scratches his cardboard scratcher, not the furniture. He has good litter box manners, but he is a very tall cat and pees standing up, so he needs a tall enclosed litter box (he is also happy to use a Litter Robot if you have one).

He has been taken outside on a leash twice and he took to it immediately, so a home where people are willing to continue his leash training would be ideal. Above all, Newt loves being around people, and would be ideally suited to a home where someone is home all day – that said, he does not have separation anxiety or any destructive habits, so he’s fine being left alone as needed. 

Newt needs a home without small children, as he can become fearful if someone picks him up incorrectly. Also, Newt has a dominant personality and does not get along with other cats, so he MUST be the only cat in the home. This is the reason he is being re-homed (he is bullying a sick, elderly cat in his current household, but when the other cat is temporarily removed from the household Newt’s behavior is impeccable). He did previously live with dogs but it was not a pleasant experience. He might do OK with a cat-friendly dog who knows how to respect his boundaries.

Newt has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for FeLV / FIV (results were negative).

If you want an energetic but well-behaved hybrid cat who is a limitless source of affection and entertainment, and you have a home without other pets or small children, Newt is the love bug you’ve been looking for. 

Please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Their owner is heartbroken that she is having to move to a home that doesn’t allow pets so she reached out to us for help. She will be moving soon and doesn’t want to take them to a shelter.

Let us tell you more about Zahra.

Zahra is a light-brown rosetted Bengal. She is seven-year-old, spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and weighs approximately 10 pounds. The owner got her from a breeder as a kitten.

Zahra eats Blue Wilderness High Protein or Purina One food. She may have a slight heart murmur.

The owner regrets that she allowed Zahra outdoor access, and unfortunately they have become accustomed to it. We do believe she could become strictly indoors if he is placed in a stress-free home, free of the triggers that they are currently dealing with.

Simba will play with Zahra when he wants but will also ignore her at times too. Like siblings there can be little spats between them. Never anything serious. They do live with a small dog but the dog does not respect their boundaries. Zahra might do OK with a cat-friendly, easygoing dog. They have not been around children so we would imagine kids older than 10 would be OK.

Zahra can be vocal and talkative especially when she is hungry and wants to go outside. She loves playing with wand toys and a laser toy.

Zahra is healthy, up-to-date on vaccinations, has been spayed and is microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Zahra, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

His daughter got Jewel from a rescue when she was four-year’s-old. The daughter had just graduated from college and asked her parents if they could look after Jewel while she headed to Seattle post-graduation to start her new career.

Then COVID hit. She couldn’t leave.

Her parents had quite a few pets in the house and Jewel absolutely hated that. So much so that she lived in their “craft room” where they would come and visit her and dote on her. They LOVED her but knew she would not tolerate the “general pet population in the house” (they tried!). They reached out to us asking us to find a home for her that would allow Jewel to be the center of attention. We did.
We loved her new family – LOVED THEM. They had her for two years. And then just a few weeks ago one of them passed away suddenly. And the other human + Jewel got the [blank] end of the stick. Jewel’s owner reached out to us URGENTLY this AM (6/24/23) asking us to please help her baby. Life is completely upside down now, and anyone who has had a Bengal before knows how important routine is, and how difficult upheaval is for these sensitive souls.
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Let us tell you what her current owner has to say:

BeBee (AKA Jewell) truly is a little gem of a kitty. I adopted her several years ago from Bengal Rescue. She is shy, particularly at first, and warms up nicely to her selected person. In this case, her person is me. I notice that she definitely prefers women over men and I think that size and vocal tone have much to do with her preference.

BeBee is a senior cat, now approximately 11 years old. She has no health problems that I am aware of.

BeBee LOVES tummy rubs! We spend 30 minutes or more each day on the sofa just for that purpose. Not exactly a lap cat, she enjoys lying beside me while I read or watch television. BeBee loves watching football just like her mom! Her favorite toys are flying birds and she can spend hours watching birds and other wildlife in our backyard.

BeBee has the most perfect purr …

She also has perfect bathroom habits. BeBee now eats a small portion of wet food twice a day and dry food at will. She is front declawed and neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

I’m rehoming BeBee for personal reasons. My long term domestic and business partner passed away unexpectedly on June 4th and my time in our home is quite short.
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Jewel will be going to a loving foster home who has another cat that wants to be the only – so this is temporary.

If you are interested in adopting Jewel – please fill out our Adoption Application

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Normally when a cat arrives at Bengal Rescue, it is a cat who has been through a lot. For that reason, we are extremely selective about our adopters and fosters. We don’t want the cat to fail, and we always want to set them up for success.

This is the reason why so many of our bios say “Bengal experience required.” In the case of Ivy – she has just enough Domestic in her – that she has been able to show us that she CAN go to a home that doesn’t have Bengal experience.

What we are looking for, in terms of her new family, is a family that has cat experience – especially shy cats.

Let’s tell you all about her.

Ivy is a SWEETHEART. She is playful, loving, active, and has the *cutest* little trill in her voice – she chirps – she squeaks! Adorable. She is not loud or demanding.

Ivy is currently in quiet foster home where she has a room all to herself. She has big beautiful windows to gaze out of, and some lovely sisal-wrapped climbing shelves on the wall.

When she arrived she was quite shell shocked. It took weeks for her to even allow her foster to see her – she would run under the bed when the foster came into the room. We told Ivy’s foster to be patient – and she promised she would be. She held true to that promise! Slowly over time, Ivy got used to her foster’s smell, voice, and company. Her foster Mom would quietly hang out in the room with Ivy, speaking to her with a sweet yet quiet tone. As time went by, Ivy learned to trust. Soon she would allow her foster to watch her playing. She would roll around on the bed seductively, begging for love – but not quite ready to be touched.

Her foster Mom LOVES her. She has been with this foster since early May. Her foster would keep her in a HEARTBEAT if it was not for the fact that the resident cat has “only-child syndrome” and does NOT wish for any other furry companions in the home.

Ivy’s foster has spent so much time helping her rehabilitate, after having lived in a crowded and chaotic home where there were too many cats and too few resources. At her foster home, Ivy gets “sleepovers” with her foster Mom, and listens to soothing music and gazes out the window until she’s ready for a nap. Once her batteries are re-charged, she will furiously play with her catnip-infused cardboard scratcher and other toys.

Ivy LOVES playing with toys sprayed with catnip. Her foster plays with her with a wand toy with nothing but a ribbon attached, and she loves that! Ivy also likes an enclosed track with a ball which lights up red when pushed around the track. Three times now Ivy has figured out how to disassemble one part of the toy to get the ball out! She is smart!

In terms of diet – Ivy does need coaxing. We know the home she came from fed her only Kirkland dry food. Her foster tells us that she tried  numerous types of wet food, and she hasn’t liked any. She’s happily eating Hill’s Science Diet indoor adult 1-6 years, as well as Royal Canin Hairball formula mixed in with it (it’s summer so… it’s hairball season!).

Ivy does love treats! She’s been enjoying Churu and Greenies.

The home we are looking for for her, would need to be on the quieter side, given the chaos she came out of. She would do very well with a cat-friendly cat. Her foster says “Several times I’ve caught her standing at the bedroom door, chirping and warbling at my resident cat. It’s clear Ivy wants a feline friend. Unfortunately, my resident cat does not want other cats around.” Given the circumstances that she came from, we don’t believe children would be good for her. She hasn’t been around dogs either.

Ivy has *purrfect* litter box skills. She has been completely vetted. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV / FIV.

If you are interested in adopting Ivy, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Kira has high energy (of course she does – she’s a young bengal!). Unfortunately that is not a great match when it comes to their resident 13-year-old bengal cat.

The family has been struggling to get her litter box avoidance issues under control. They have tried a lot of different things to help her over her peeing outside the litter box. Their Veterinarian prescribed Amitriptyline and that does seem to be helping her now (this is the most common issue we see and it is absolutely fixable – read our article https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/).

Kira has been on this medication for approximately four weeks now and it is definitely helping. She is contained in a master bedroom as well, this has helped her to be away from the children and there is a balcony, she is able to go out for some outside time. The owners have seen her using the litter box more regularly now.

Kira loves to play – she is energetic and active. She is chatty but not very loud in her talking to humans. Her favorite toy is called a cat dancer because it is unpredictable in its movement. She also enjoys string toys with feathers on them. Kira can jump 6 ft vertically and loves her 6 ft cat trees. She enjoys the laser pointer, but the owner feels it doesn’t give her the satisfaction of catching real prey, so it is not used too much (our Certified Cat Behaviorist has always agreed with that! Lasers are only ok if combined with treats / targets to reward them).

She is a smart cat, and she is fun to play with. Kira is extremely engaged when she plays. She likes competition in her playtime and likes to switch up her play targets. Some days she prefers the cat dancer toy and other days the stick toys. Kira is a gentle cat she has never intentionally used her claws. She does have signs and body language when she has had enough or is uncomfortable (she can sometimes nip when she wants attention and wanting food). She clearly loves people.

The best home for her would be a home where she is an only cat, and with humans that have time to give her lots of attention and playtime. She has not been around dog. She may do okay with older children who have been taught proper cat handling techniques – but she definitely doesn’t like loud noises, being chased (who does?), or getting brushed by a wire brush.

She is up to date on vaccinations and is microchipped. Kira is healthy and has been given regular veterinary care. If you would like to adopt Kira, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Recently Chico got out by mistake and was attacked by the neighborhood cats. He was seen by his Veterinarian, and was treated for an abscess which is healing well. Chico is front-paw declawed so he cannot defend himself against other animals. We feel Chico will do better in a home that has no cats. He may do okay with a cat-friendly dog. He would welcome a ton of love and attention from his humans.

Chico can be chatty when he is seeking attention. He loves to wander into the shower after you have been in there, just to check things out. Chico loves snuggles, sitting on the back of the couch helping his humans watch TV, and definitely is toy-motivated. His favorite thing in life is to keep his human’s company. Chico’s energy level is on the moderate side – that said he definitely loves to play. Like most Bengals, he will “tolerate” being picked up if necessary, but otherwise he does not enjoy that.

Chico does like scratches under the chin and napping next to his human. He likes a large metal water bowl like his friend the dog drinks out of.

Chico would do best in a home where he was the only cat. He currently gets along great with the resident, cat-friendly dog. He has been around children but it’s been our experience that Rescue Bengals are usually the most successful in homes with kids who are 10 years and up, and have been taught proper handling techniques.

Chico is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and we believe he is microchipped (his owner is trying to find the paperwork on that). He eats a combo wet/dry diet food.

If you would like to adopt Chico, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

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Unfortunately there is no cure for this condition, other than removing the orbital globes – so a double enucleation (removal of his eyeballs) was performed to help him heal.

Murdock quickly recovered from this surgery and soon worked to settle in with his new family, who were prepared to handle many different medical and behavioral conditions (including special-needs pets).

What Murdock’s family didn’t expect is how overwhelming it would be for him to live in a home with six dogs and four cats.

Cats who have full vision already have heightened senses. They hear better, see better, and have a much greater sense of smell than us humans. When a cat cannot see – those senses go into overdrive and their other senses (sound, smell, and touch) become their “superpowers.” In this new home with so many new “companions” – it was overwhelming for Murdock.

Even though the owners have taken great care to slowly introduce Murdock, he gets scared by the hissing of the other cats and loud noises by the dogs. He tries to protect himself and lashes out aggressively, especially towards the cats. He is a love sponge with the humans in the house and has never responded aggressively to people. For this reason we believe that Murdock would do best as an only cat (though he has done okay with a calm, cat-friendly dog).

Murdock has been kept in his own room for his protection and the other cats he has been fighting with. He has been able to learn the lay of the house in the last month, but the fighting is escalating so he is back in his room for the time being.

Murdock has not been around children and because he is easily frighted by loud noises – we believe that he would do better in a quiet home, with no children.

Like most Bengals,  Murdock is chatty – mostly when he is trying to locate his humans for attention.

Murdock has never shown any aggression towards humans. He loves attention! He wants to be with his human all day and loves getting pets and scratches on his head. He will also roll on the floor and let you pet his belly. He really loves it if you make him a tin foil ball and throw it for him to chase and carry it around in his mouth.

Murdock loves toys that make chirping sounds and when he’s done playing he will curl up in his cave bed for an afternoon snooze. He loves Churro treats, and he will sleep with you at night.

Murdock is a sweet cat, and his family says that it is amazing to see how he is learning to navigate the house. He LOVES cat trees – the family has one in every room of the house, and they tell us that he constantly uses them all.

His family has a water fountain for him – he loves it – and they told us that he will also drink from bowls… and also from toilets if the lid is left up.

Murdock is neutered, healthy, and is up-to-date on vaccinations.

For more information about life with blind cats, please see this article https://network.bestfriends.org/filebrowser/download/695

Bengal Rescue will provide additional guidelines to help him acclimate and settle into his new home.

If you are interested in adopting Murdock, please fill out our adoption application. When processing the app, you can select the “Waiver option” when asked to pay for an Application Fee.

https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Henry’s family had a very hard time coming to the decision to re-home him, but they know he will be happier in a home where there were no children under the age of 10.

After the family had a baby, it became pretty obvious that Henry is not adjusting to the new addition. He has in no way been aggressive towards the baby, in fact he shows interest and is curious. But he is not allowed in the baby’s room which is creating separation anxiety (most bengals HATE closed doors where they are not allowed in).

Henry has been meowing loudly night and day and this is causing the baby and parents some problems. He wants to be in the same room and doesn’t want to sleep when the family is sleeping. They can hear him crying throughout the night at the door when he is not allowed in the room. Henry has been craving more attention since the baby has come into the home and is getting less – which is causing him to become increasingly more desperate for attention.

Henry is young, so he can get overstimulated when excessively petted / touched. He does give warning signs, but he can bite when he is being overstimulated. Like most bengals, he is not fond of being held or picked up. If you invite him to curl up in your lap during a Netflix session, he will happily comply – but if you try to make him sit in your lap – he will take off and do his own thing. Bengals are the ultimate control freaks – they like things their way.

Henry is very LOUD! He chats a lot, and can be demanding, wanting a bath tub to be filled up for him to play or wanting attention. He eats Earthborn Holistic dry food (free feed) and Earthborn Holistic wet food (one can a day).

Henry loves to play with chaser toys (on a long pole). He loves cuddles and affection. Loves curling up under a blanket around owner’s legs. He loves looking out the windows and when the windows are open to hear all that is going on outside. Henry loves water-play; the owners regularly run the bath tub and sinks for him.

Henry is a healthy guy. He has excellent litter box skills. He is neutered, and he is up-to-date on vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting Henry, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Katalina was spayed a week ago, and her Foster tells us that she is unpredictable at best. Her hormones have her all over the map and we need to place her in a home that has experience with hybrid cats, and a whole lot of patience.

Katalina DOES get along with other cats however introductions would need to be made, slowly.

The foster home where she is currently being cared for is quite busy and we’d like her to go to a home where her humans will have a lot of time to dedicate to her.

Katalina has no medical issues. She uses her litter box faithfully. She has been spayed and vaccinated and she is a very healthy girl.

If you are interested in Adopting Katalina please fill out our Adoption Application:

https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Storm’s favorite toy is his fish wand toy, he loves running along the floor and under the edge of the sofa, pouncing and diving for it. He loves curling up and napping at the owner’s side or on the lap. Like most Bengals he will tolerate being picked up for a few minutes but then wants to jump down. He has allowed the owner to cradle him to trim his nails with no problem. Storm has never bitten or scratched anyone and has an affectionate side to him most of the time.

Storm loves people in general, people will come over to the house and he will come out to meet them and explore, he even will cuddle up next to them, so he is not a shy cat.

He was happy with his current home until the twins (5 months old) arrived. He is constantly meowing loudly day and night waking the twins. He shows his stress by vomiting, and had only one “oops” with the litter box – his owner says “my fault; I was so busy with the baby twins that I hadn’t refilled it as much as he likes.” So he has excellent litter box skills.

Storm’s owners tried setting him up in a guest room with his litter box and food, but he HATES being put in the room and having the door shut, which ended up making the meowing worse (Bengals are known to suffer from separation anxiety – they will react when separated from the family, behind a closed door).

Storm dislikes car rides and will protest loudly when in the car.

The owner says he does not like other cats or dogs and we’ve already established that he doesn’t like children (10 or older would be fine). Storm will need to be in a home as an only cat and with someone who will give him all the attention he wants and deserves.

Storm loves Zoom calls and if you let him, he will join in on the conversation.

Storm’s diet is Nature’s Balance Reserve, Duck and Green Pea recipe. He seems to react to anything with chicken in food so he has thrived on the duck.

Storm does not mind wearing a harness but does not walk on a leash. He is sweet-natured and affectionate and has been a good friend to his owner and she will miss him terribly. She loves his little chirps.

Storm will come with a bed, litter box, scratching post, a mesh carrier, a window sunning platform, and several toys.

He is healthy and up to date on vaccinations and has been neutered.

If you are interested in Adopting Storm please fill out our Adoption Application:

https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Here’s what their owner would like you to know about them. For starters – these two are truly impressive kitties. They were formally known as Theodore and Mildred but prefer their more casual names. 

Ted and Millie are inseparable – absolute velcro kitties – other than the occasional “leave me alone, Ted” smack from Millie when she needs a minute. They spoon and snuggle all the time and play together often. While they get along incredibly, they have different personalities. Millie is the cool, calm, collected older sister that enjoys lounging in the sun or in front of a heater. She is a long-haired Tabby. Millie is tiny, but don’t let that fool you; she is incredibly agile and can reach almost any high surface. As a Bengal, Teddy loves to play and sprint around the house to blow off steam. When his battery needs a “recharge,” he loves relaxing with a neck scratch and belly rub. Ted is a little dork; he is charming, clumsy, silly, and won’t fail to make you laugh. I love spending time with them.

Teddy and Millie are very loving cats and will bond well with you if you are patient and give them space to gain trust. They are a little shy when they first meet new people so allowing them time to get to know you will be the key. They love the people that love them and almost always want to be in the same area as you. They don’t love being picked up but will snuggle with you. They love looking out the window and will choose spots around the house. They do not door dash but they will wait by the door for you to come home.

They love playing with their toys. They take naps on the cat tree and love their window seat when looking outside. They have not been outdoors and did not take to harness training. They are strictly indoor-cats. They have not been around other animals so we are looking for a home with no other pets. They have not been around children. They are not aggressive in any way. They love their water fountain and eat RAWZ food. Ted is not too loud when meowing and Millie can get car sick.

Ted and Millie’s owner is leaving for Europe and can’t take them with her. She love these cats, and it kills her to leave them, She want to find them a forever home where they can have the prosperous and stable lives they deserve. They need a great home that gives them love, attention, and stability.

Teddy and Mille need a home that will love and respect them for the rest of their lives. As for their needs, they do prefer a calm environment, especially when first meeting them. Loud noises and lots of people stress them out. They like their own space to retire when things get hectic. A cat tree is a necessity, especially for Bengal Ted – he loves to climb. The owner will have some cat items that will come with them. (Litter boxes, cat tree window seat, a carrier for each cat and toys)

Both kitties are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines. They have perfect litter box skills.

If you would like to adopt Teddy and Millie, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Leo was harness and leash-trained at a very young age, but the owner thought it was making him want to go outside more – so she stopped taking him out (Leo would probably love a catio and to resume frequent walks on a harness / leash).

Leo has had a good relationship with the two female cats in the home (since 2015). Leo does not like dogs. He has been introduced to them but hisses and puts his ears back when meeting them. 

Leo’s family is so sad to make this decision. They have loved him his entire life but recently there have been significant changes within the family. Six months ago they had a baby and the new strange sounds and smells from the baby are very upsetting to him (this is one of many reasons why Bengals end up in rescue…).

Making matters worse – his favorite male family member was deployed for four months and that compounded Leo’s stress even further. While he does like his female owner, he does prefer the husband and the father.

All of the recent stressors has resulted in him spraying on the baby crib and on the corners of the front door and garage door. He is also meowing very loudly throughout the house, mostly at sunset and nighttime which doesn’t make the baby happy.

Leo has been seen regularly by his Veterinarian; over the years and also for this specific issue. The Veterinarian has ruled out anything medical that could be causing this issue. He believes the spraying is due to Leo’s anxiety/stress level resulting from the changes in the home environment.

Leo’s family has tried for the last four months to resolve the spraying. They added more litter boxes (went from two to four) and they made sure they were scooped and cleaned often. They installed Feliway diffusers and used calming sprays throughout the home.

The family also worked to incorporate more dedicated play time with Leo, to ensure he was receiving more attention.

Leo is currently taking a medication called Clomicalm (pill form) which can help reduce stress –  however he’s not easy to pill so they have a hard time getting him to take it.

We think Leo would benefit from being the only cat in a home that has a loving male presence in the home. He might be able to be with another female cat.

Leo is neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting Leo please fill out our application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Quqi loves to play and wants to be close to her human at times. Like other Bengals she does not like being held for any length of time.
Quqi likes Churus, wand cat toys, some auto motorized toys, soft balls, and her scratchers. Her energy is consistent and is overwhelming to the resident cat. That said, we do think Quqi could have a good relationship with another cat with a slow introduction. Quqi is interested in playing with the resident cat but just wants more play time than the other cat wants to give.

Quqi’s owner does not have children so we are not sure how she would do. She has not been around dogs.

As mentioned, Quqi has a high play drive. Often, she will start playing and then suddenly decides she needs to be petted. She has a remarkably high love me/pet me drive!

Overall, Quqi has perfect litter box skills. She uses Dr. Elseys’ Precious cat litter. Quqi is eating Instinct Original grain free recipe with real salmon freeze-dried raw and Royal Canin feline thin slices in gravy kitten food.

She has been spayed (has a green line on the belly and ear tipped). She is up-to-date on vaccinations and has tested negative for FeLV/FIV.

Like most Bengals, she wants to play and jump and run and she just wants to be wherever the humans are! Given her age, she will have a long and beautiful life ahead of her and make a special family incredibly happy.

If you are interested in adopting Quqi please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Diku is one of the most beautiful and athletic cats we have ever brought into our program. He is HUGE. He weighs 14 lbs., is solid muscle, and is 24” long from his head to his rear.

He comes from a full Russian line (thus his dramatic rosettes) and he LOVES people – he is only 2 years old!  His glitter coat and markings are spectacular.

Sadly – he lost his family due to a divorce. He was left alone a lot due to busy work schedules. This is why his family made the heart-wrenching decision to surrender him to us at Bengal Rescue.

THIS GUY IS A LOVE BUG!!! If you are a human. If you have fur – forget about him.

DD had everything in his corner when we got him into the program. He went to a home that had over 18 years of Bengal experience and had 3 resident DSH cats (the previous Bengals passed away). We were told that he was good with other cats however we’ve learned that that is not true. He went from getting along with the others to becoming extremely prey-driven, literally over night.

DD absolutely LOVES humans. He is affectionate, SMART, and loves to cuddle on the couch during TV time. He needs a family who can give him lots of things to do. He is easily bored and will re-configure the pantry for you if he doesn’t have other projects (treat puzzles, exercise wheel, etc.). He is chatty but he’s definitely not loud. Like most bengals he does not like being picked up – but he is compliant when it’s necessary. He loves both men and women guardians, who understand his needs and are super supportive of him.

Diku is aggressive with cats and dogs. He has NEVER been aggressive with humans, because he thinks he’s human and he goes out of his way to love and protect his humans.

Given his strength and age, and the fact that he has never been around children, he would not be a candidate for a home with children under the age of 15.

We are looking for a family with Bengal experience. He cannot go to a family with other cats or small furries (no bunnies, etc.).

DD can scale cabinets that are 20’ high. From the ground. He loves to play with his wand toys (human must be attached to the other end). He loves fur mice that rattle. He loves his tunnels and towers and scratching posts (he does not scratch furniture). He definitely enjoys running through the house at top speed, and cruising counter tops.

DD will need to got to a home that will give him lots of vertical climbing territory. He loves to leap higher than any other cat on the planet! We’ll give you tips for what he wants – if you plan to adopt him.

He demands a lot of play time – if you don’t give that to him – he will “rearrange” your pantry and all of your dishes.

Diku is neutered, had all of his kitten vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV / FIV, is microchipped and has perfect litter box skills.

Diku is on on a raw diet and absolutely loves Darwin’s chicken, as well as Vital Cat Essentials freeze dried chicken treats. Raw food is less expensive than canned food that is recommended for this breed. Don’t be deterred by this. He’s so enthusiastic about his raw and it takes nothing to give it to him. You just have to thaw a small packet and serve. It’s easy. This is what he needs.

If you are interested in adopting DD please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We normally post a lot of photos with each of our Bios but the family had a really tough time getting her to STOP MOVING long enough to get us a good set of photos! This is why we’re posting a video instead.

Here’s Charm’s family would like you to know about her:

Charm is an amazing cat. She is affectionate and loves to be around her people. She is a little shy in a new environment but will adjust quickly if people are patient with her. She does like the wand toys, balls, and other toys. She loves her cat tree. Charm is such a sweetheart and is very smart. She can be a loud chatter box when she wants something.

Charm was spraying in the room where she was kept just after being spayed but she is not doing that anymore. Prior to her spay she did have a problem peeing on a bed in the room. But there is no bed in her room now so we are not sure if she still does that. She doesn’t like being held and it can be difficult to give her medicine.

Charm can be stubborn-she wants what she wants. Because she is in one room, she can be a bit of a door-darter so someone will have to be very careful with her and watch for this behavior. Charm does not like having her temperature taken at all. The vet had a hard time and even skipped it at her recent exam.

While Charm does enjoy being near humans, she is not fond of the elderly resident cat. There is a dog in the home, but we were worried about her swatting at him, so there has not been any close contact with the dog. She might warm up to a cat-friendly dog with the proper slow introductions.

Charm has been around teenagers and has been okay if they respect her space. Charm has never bitten anyone. She tends to slobber some when she is being petted, we think that is really cute!

Charm would be fine as an only cat but might be okay with male cat with slow introduction. The introductions would have to be slow and steady (Bengal Rescue has great information on their website about how to do this properly.

Currently Charm weighs 7.8 pounds. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and is microchipped.

Charm does use her litter box and likes clay over the pellet type of litter. She eats a combination of Tiki Cat dry food and Friskies wet food.

If you are interested in adopting Charm, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Due to having to shift some of our foster cats (due to varying needs), Jasper ended up with two fosters. What they have both told us is that Jasper is an extremely friendly cat. He loves to greet anyone who comes to visit him in his room. He has a super easygoing nature, and he loves to wander out of his room and explore. He does seem to be really enjoying having his own “chill pad” to hang out in. 

Jasper has been introduced to the cats and dog at his foster home. Our foster says: “He does really well with cats and our dog but doesn’t want to follow them downstairs. If he comes downstairs he acts like he doesn’t know us and crouches down and hides.”

Jasper loves to use his water fountain and he has a very healthy appetite. He has been eating fancy feast meat bits mixed with Darwin’s raw cat food as the foster is transitioning him to a raw diet. 

Jasper is not very chatty but he does make the occasional cute “chirps.” His foster said she has never heard him purr but he is very loving and loves to be petted. He doesn’t love being held but will tolerate it for short periods (so the good news is, when he needs to be put in a carrier – it’s not a battle). 

Jasper has had periodic litter box “oopses” and we think this is due to him being neutered so recently. Also, there are children in the home and we have seen cats triggered by kids (they original owner said he was so… who knows?). We’ll want a patient home who will work with him (and us) should this occur. 

Jasper weighs 10 lbs. and he is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV / FIV negative. He has had extensive testing with expenses so far at $1,147.19. He came to us suffering from terrible neglect, so we had him checked out and treated above/beyond what most rescues can do.

Captain Jack went to one of our most talented fosters, who loves taking on fractious / behavioral cases. We knew if he had a chance to be turned around, our foster had all the tools.

Well here’s what happened. The moment he arrived in foster, HE MADE BISCUITS!!! He was sweet and loving and all he wanted was to be held and to be loved. Frankly we were pretty shocked. We surmise that the trauma of him leaving his home – even though it was a horrible horrible situation – well it was still his home and shelters are very scary for cats (the noises, smells, and confined environment would make anyone scared / fractious).

So the first thing we did was get him seen by our Veterinarian. They wanted to test him and prep him for his enucleation (removal of his eye). They shaved his arm and HE MADE BISCUITS!!! They drew his blood for testing – and HE MADE BISCUITS!!! (We have video to prove it!)

His enucleation was soon scheduled. When we asked our Veterinarian what she thought might be the cause of the condition of his missing eye, she told us it could either have been a congenital deformation, or it could be something else – but we’ll soon find out.

Captain Jack sailed through the surgery. Our Veterinarian found an underformed eyeball deep in that open socket. We requested a biopsy to see if we could learn more about his condition (definitely wanted to rule out disease). The report came back and the cause of his eye condition was TRAUMA. So heartbreaking!

Over the course of the next few weeks, our foster team played tag team in making sure that Captain Jack had all of his needs met. We later transferred him to a foster who was home a lot and had no other pets or humans in the house, as his first foster deals with a lot of kittens and we wanted him to be the center of attention.

His transformation has been nothing short of miraculous! Captain Jack is the SWEETEST, clingiest Bengal that we have literally ever had in the program. His foster complains to us that she can’t get much work done because all he wants to do is lie on her chest (***UNICORN ALERT***). When she gets up to do anything, he makes sure to follow her and supervise her work while chatting with her, and makes sure that whatever she’s doing, it’s done right. He’s a very loyal and very clingy guy.

Captain Jack is playful, absolutely kitten-ish, loves humans and is finally getting to live the life of his dreams. His eye is fully healed. He is an absolute delight to be around!

As far as Captain Jack’s age – our Veterinarian guessed he was around 3 years old, but we think he is much younger. He weighs a dainty 6.5 lbs (males are usually 10 lbs.) and he has HUGE FEET. This indicates to us that he is much younger than 3-years-old and still has some growing to do. Captain Jack has crazy high energy (when he isn’t recharging his batteries) and he is incredibly playful. Our guess is that he’s probably about a year old. But with cases like this, of course they don’t come with papers, so we will never know.

Captain Jack quickly adjusted to his second foster home, coming out of his room within a few days.  He is energetic and loves to play.  Everything excites him; interactive toys, feather wands, and most of all, mice.  He is the ultimate love bug, an expert cuddler, wants to be held, and will fall asleep on your chest or lap. It took a few weeks but now he sleeps in his foster’s bed every night! (***UNICORN ALERT***)

Captain Jack does suffer from separation anxiety. This is why we will be looking for a home where his primary person is home full-time.  He did live in a home with other cats however we have no idea if he would get along with other cats or dogs. He has a tendency to nip to get attention (“More play time please!” Or “Hey – hold me!!”). We’re helping him correct that behavior but for this reason, we do not believe a house with young children would be appropriate.

Captain Jack has PERFECT litter box skills and uses his scratching post. He has slowly transitioned to an 80% raw diet and is thriving on it. 

Captain Jack is fully-vaccinated, neutered, and the ultimate *UNICORN KITTY.*

If you are interested in adopting Captain Jack, please fill out our Adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

They spent their life living in such neglect, we’ve now spent over $2,124.14 to get these boys all the care they needed and back to good health.

They have had quite the journey coming to Utah and have been in an experienced and loving foster home since early August, where they worked to recover and be socialized. They are now at a good weight, they are extremely loving – thriving – and are looking for a forever home.

When Blaze arrived at our foster home, he had several health issues- most of which have been resolved and some that are still outstanding. He had a severe case of ear mites that took three rounds of treatments to clear, and had an antibiotic-resistant upper respiratory infection, which took over a month of antibiotic treatment to combat it.

Blaze was still experiencing nasal distress, so he next underwent a surgical nasal wash procedure, with the hopes that that would clear out the “yuckies” and help him recover from his URI. During the procedure, our Veterinarian found ear mites in his nasal passages (!!! That’s a new one for us !!!). Following the procedure, this condition is now resolved. Comet had ear mites as well and has also undergone treatment and he too is now in the clear.

Both Blaze and Comet are extremely bonded to each other. They snuggled with each other when they first came to live with their foster and have become independent as they adjusted to the new living environment. They are both extremely loving, don’t scratch the furniture, and get along really well with each other. Though there are times Comet can annoy Blaze (he’s got really high energy whereas Blaze is more low-key), they always find a way to work it out and are soon found snuggling together after any “misunderstandings”. They love to climb scratching posts, love to play with tunnels, lasers, feather toys, catnip kickers and other small toys. But what they love the most is human affection and attention.

Blaze is so very smart and he is extremely wise. He likes to run and climb, he LOVES to snuggle, and sleeps under the arm of the foster all night. To our surprise, he’s even slept snuggled up with our Foster’s grandkids (ages 9 and 14) when they stay over. Blaze also loves to curl up inside of a folded sleeping bag. He likes to be high to observe what is going on in the home, and because he lived in a home with at least 15 other cats, he somehow managed to navigate that crowded situation which is why we think he is able to get along with the other cats at his foster home.

Comet is young and has lots of energy. He runs, leaps and flies when he is playing. He loves darting through the tunnels. He is very curious, and he loves to give love, kisses, and head butts. Comet sleeps on or by the legs of our foster human at night. Comet doesn’t get along with the other cats in the house though – only Blaze. We believe this is because he’s a little bit socially awkward with cats he does not know. He trusts Blaze, so it works! Because Comet is so active, he can sometimes be too much for Blaze – but they do love each other and Blaze is really patient with him. Comet needs lots of individual play time to tire him out before bed.

We think they would do well in a house where they are the only pets, because they did come from a hoarding situation where resources were scarce (they lived on a diet of dry Friskies). We know they had to fight for the “basics” – thus the condition that they were in when we brought them into our rescue. We think too many other pets in their prior home has made them a little shy and protective of each other.

These boys are okay with older children, as long as their space is respected and the children have been taught proper petting techniques. They have not been around dogs so we do not think they would be open to that.

Blaze and Comet have extremely loving nature, however they will need a home that will be open and patient as they navigate their new environment. Because they have so much affection they want to share, they do want a home that is equally affectionate as they are. Overall they are very happy and well-adjusted cats.

Blaze and Comet have been neutered and microchipped and are up to date on vaccinations. They even have perfect litter box skills!

If you are interested in adopting Blaze and Comet, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

At his Foster home he does well with the other cats and with the cat-friendly dogs in the home. He’s super-playful and perpetually “busy” himself.

Here’s what Titus loves:

• Playing with stuffed animals, toys, humans, and the other cats in the home
• Stealing whatever you might be eating
• Opening cabinets in search of treats – and when he finds them – he likes to tear apart the bag and inhale the entire contents.
• Door darting. If there is the slightest chance he can squeeze out the door when you’re coming or going – he will.
• Finding the highest spots to gaze down upon his Pride.
• Singing the song of his people! He talks ALL the time. Literally – ALL the time.

Here’s what Titus doesn’t love:

• Closed doors give him separation anxiety. He needs to be with you at all times.
• The resident Husky. The Husky is too much for Titus.
• Boredom. If he doesn’t have enough to do, he will literally climb the walls (and he scratches up the walls when he’s bored).
• Harness / leash adventures. He’s scared of the outdoors (even if he does door-dart) and he’ll rip off any harness you try to put on him. He needs to be strictly indoors.

Titus is neutered, vaccinated and has suffered in the past with crystals in his urine. He needs to stay on a prescription diet to help control the crystals so he can be his best self.

If you have the time, love and commitment to love and care for Titus, please fill out our adoption application:

https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The shelter called us and because we are a breed-specific rescue, we think they assumed we would only take the Savannah cat (Simon, formerly “Poe”) and didn’t mention that his best buddy Jagg (formerly “Chewy”) – a domestic shorthaired tabby cat – had been left behind at the shelter. It was only after we got Simon and were able to review the paperwork, that we learned that he had a best friend who would dearly miss him (and vice-versa). We just couldn’t BEAR to separate them so off we went, back to the shelter to collect Jagg.

Original owner’s statement on their surrender forms:

“Poe and his brother Chewy have been together ever since we rescued them in Mississippi. They have always looked out for one another. Poe has Savannah cat in him so it has been best for him to go outside and roam everyday. He will not do very well if he is inside 24/7. When he does come inside, he likes to eat wet food and then sleep / nap. He will nap on your chest and on a blanket if you’ll let him. He also loves to give kisses and nose boops. If he does that to you, you know he loves you. Jagg is a huge lap cat! Will sleep w/you in bed at night. He loves to go outside and lay in the sun or tall grass. He doesn’t stray as far from home as his brother does. He also loves watching bird or chipmunk videos on YouTube if you leave the house. He’s also very patient with kids. Our daughter would crawl all over him and he’s not tried to swat her even once.”

If you have been following us for a while, you would understand that we absolutely do not endorse allowing ANY cat to be free-roaming. We always say that if a cat has a taste for the outdoors, we are supportive of cats being outside only if they are on a secure harness / leash, firmly attached to their observant and careful owner. 

When a cat is surrendered, we have to take everything the owner tells us with a grain of salt. This is exactly why we have so many cats in foster right now. We need time to get to know them. 

We were truly blessed when Simon and Jagg’s loving foster recently joined our team, and gave these two boys a chance to show us who they are and what type of family the would like. 

Here is what Simon & Jagg’s foster has to say about them. 

Their previous owner stated that if left indoors without access to outside they would become destructive. I have yet to see a destructive bone in their bodies. These two are the SWEETEST bonded pair I have ever witnessed. They have not been outside at my house, nor have they left the room they are currently in (Simon was treated for an upper respiratory infection and of course I didn’t want that to spread to my own cats). I’ve tried the last few days to introduce them to my other kitties to get some more information for potential adopters and I can say that they would do best as the only cats in the home. I have not dog-tested yet.

Jagg is a BIG BOY at about 14 lbs, he loves his butt scratches and will start drooling if you give them. He has a very welcoming personality and is always first to greet me when I open the door. He also loves to chase toys and sleep in his cat tower hammock.

Simon is a little apprehensive at first but will soon be giving head bumps and the best kitty kisses you’ll ever get. He has, in his short time with me, become my best friend. He LOVES catnip and scratching posts. Anything with catnip on it will win his heart. Simon is a tiny kitty, he’s about 8 and one-half pounds. He loves his brother fiercely. 

These boys deserve all of the love and attention you can give. They LOVE my small children (2- and 3-years-old). These two would do great in a home with children of any age. 

They are fed high-quality wet cat food and will sometimes munch on kibble but prefer the good stuff instead. 

Both boys have perfect litter box skills! They are neutered and up-to-date on their vaccinations. 

If you have room in your heart and home for these two silly love bugs, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We heard about Rocky last month, when a woman reached out to us and told us his story. He originally belonged to a couple who got him when he was a kitten. But when the couple ended up divorcing, he was left with nowhere to go. They placed him with a family that was unsuccessful with him due to his dislike of the bustling nature of the home.

We brought him into our program and he went to a very loving foster who was committed to giving him a safe, loving, calm environment where he could decompress, and we could get to know him better.

Here is what we have learned about Rocky.

Rocky is not fond of other cats, or dogs and of loud sudden noises. His ideal home would be as an only cat in a home with an adult (s) that can give him the love and attention he needs.

Rocky is a sweet and healthy cat. His agility is limited because he is front declawed, although he prefers to jump rather than climb.

Rocky is sociable, curious, bold, and sassy. He is not a finicky eater and has a healthy appetite; he is highly food-motivated. We are extremely pleased that he has excellent litter box habits.

Rocky uses a cat wheel independently as exercise time. He is eager to please, responds well to catnip and is easily redirected after unwanted behavior. He loves squeaky toys, chasing feathered prey with a wand and playing fetch when the mood hits him.

Rocky can be vocal, independent, and stubborn. He has some separation anxiety but is seeing daily improvement with this. Rocky does not like being picked up or held and will warn you to put him down by growling and squirming.

Rocky seeks affection on his terms. He is not a “lap kitty” or couch potato, having moderate energy level. Rocky is afraid of sudden loud noises, like garbage trucks and is a sneaky “door dasher”. New owners will have to be aware of him when he is close to doors.

Our foster has been slowly getting Rocky used to a harness although not ready for leash walking yet. When Rocky is upset with because he didn’t get his way, he likes to turn his “backside” to his humans in protest.

Rocky enjoys being gently brushed. He is mesmerized watching critters on Cat TV. At the end of the day, after being fed and the sun is down, don’t be surprised if Rocky lies down beside you on the couch for a while. He is happiest lounging in a sunny spot.

Rocky is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you are interested in adopting Rocky, please fill out our adoption application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Here’s what our foster parent would like you to know about Lovey.

Shy at first with her foster, she really began to open up and trust the loving family who was caring for her and giving her lots of 1-1 time.

Lovey’s favorite thing is to climb on her cat tower and get petted. She rolls over to maximize contact! She wants to give butterfly kisses so when the static electricity is low, make sure to get them in!  Lovey is playful and loves room to stretch out and enjoyed running after her toys down the hallway.  

If you work from home, you may need to secure items on your desk since she rubs up against things when she thinks it’s time for affection. (AKA “Cats who throw stuff.”)

That said, Lovey is fairly independent, and she can be patient. She is willing to let her people finish the task they are working on, until freed up to give her the loving she craves. She likes to be near her humans, on the desk or in the chair but isn’t a lap cat…yet. She definitely has the potential to be one though, given how much she loves attention and pets. 

You might hear her meow in the morning if you get up and feed your other cat first, but she is not demanding. She gets along with cat-friendly dogs and cats with proper introductions. She has aristocratic flair combined with outrageous love and affection! 

She isn’t a sleep-on-the-bed-with-you cat – yet, but she probably will be unless you’d rather her not.  

Lovey is very adaptable as long as she has a slow introduction. She is nervous in new settings, so it will be important to limit her to one room at first with a cat tower and other safe places including her food and litter box.

Although she may bond at first to one person, she is friendly with others as long as they take it slow and are calm. For this reason, very active young children won’t be a good fit. A home with older and calm children would be great. Lovey is fine with a caregiver who works and can be alone for a while as long as she has interaction when her caregiver is home. 

Lovey would be fine as an only cat but might like to have other animal friends with slow introductions. She is not bothered by dogs. She seems to want to connect with another cat and was submissive at early introductions but was intimidated by the other cat’s assertiveness. 

Lovey has excellent litter box habits and eats a combination of dry and canned food. She uses her cat tree for the most part but can scratch on the nearby chair when she forgets. She’s easily redirected to the scratching post.

Lovey was extremely thin but is at her ideal weight now and is long and sleek. She has the most beautiful markings and glitter coat! When we look at photos from when we brought her into Foster, the progress we’ve seen in her is simply outstanding. She wants to love and trust and be the center of attention.

Lovey is spayed, vaccinated, and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you are interested in adopting Lovey, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We got Zella off to an amazing foster, who was very patient with her when it came to socialization. Due to what she experienced before coming into foster care, she will need an exceptional home with a great deal of patience as she learns to trust humans again. That being said, the right home who is willing to accept her and her quirks will be loved endlessly by her.

Here is what our foster parent would like you to know about Zella:

Zella is a sweet and healthy cat. The vet shared she does have some dental work that may need to be addressed down the road, but nothing emergent.

Zella is gorgeous, has the softest fur, and a silly demeanor. She has been exposed in the foster home to several cats and a dog. While she has done well when the dog has been around, they have not acknowledged one another’s presence.

Zella was extremely shy at first, but her foster says she is coming around each day. Zella has slowly warmed up to getting a pet on her terms and only when she sees the other cats are receiving
attention. Any loud sounds or fast movement is challenging for her.

Zella would be best suited for a household with younger, playful cats as she has taken so well to ours. She is very energetic and needs the attention and play time with another cat after the proper introduction. In true Bengal fashion, she loves to play but while she is currently building up trust with humans – the cats in the home have created safe engagement for her. Zella often meows loudly if she cannot see her people or find the other cats
to play with (separation anxiety).

Once she is ready to let humans pet her, it is a slow and awkward process. We are continuing to learn the best way to provide her with the affection she needs and taking notes along the way for her future home! In her current phase, she will start by sniffing your hand and does a “drive by” where she will let you pet her back and then runs off – and then comes back running for more. She also squats low to the ground when you pet her, and then will flop over to partially show her belly. Once she realizes she is letting a human pet her she jumps off and runs off.

Zella loves chasing around a wire toy, playing with water, and eating. The longer she has been with us the more vocal she has become especially around mealtimes! She has challenges with being kenneled (like for vet visits) and will jump as high as the ceiling or hide when she sees the kennel. Some exposure and time to get used to this and I believe it will become easier for her as she is incredibly smart. She does not cry once she’s in the kennel, there is just some general anxiety around being confined in one at first. This can be vastly improved with carrier training (one way is to have her use the kennel as a bed in the home so that it is less intimidating).

She does not sit on laps or like people to come to her, however, she likes to rest and sleep close to or in the same space as people. She is very aware of where we are always and is curious to what we are doing following us like a shadow. She does like to use scratch posts for her nails, and I have not seen her scratch any furniture or things that she should not scratch on. Zella likes to climb some; however, she is also fine perching anywhere.

Zella is adaptable with other animals but will need a slower introduction with people. She is nervous in new settings but sought comfort with her current kitty roommate. Zella will NOT do well with children; she has had an anxious response when she hears children crying or screaming on television and does not like to be picked up or pet on any terms other than her own. Zella would be fine as an only cat but would like other animal friends who can play with her and show her that humans are not so scary.

Zella has been great with using the litter box. We have several due to the number of cats we have, and she has had no issues since being in our care. She eats entirely wet food but does love the occasional treat and will let you know if she wants one!

Overall, Zella is a very energetic, loving, and beautiful cat. She will make the right family incredibly happy as she continues to get comfortable and makes progress.

Zella is spayed, vaccinated, and up to date on vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting Zella, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We agreed to help re-home him and we are VERY upset that the original owner was extremely dishonest about what was going on in the home. We later learned the truth.

Owner told us “Mumbai belonged to my Mother. She became ill and was unable to care for him so she asked me to take him in. But I’m not home enough and my place is too small. He needs a person who has more time to give him – and I need to do this ASAP because I have to start traveling extensively.”

Seemed reasonable enough. Everyone clamors for beautiful young cats, so we didn’t think much about it and placed him in a loving foster home, who intended to adopt him.

A few weeks later, our foster posted on our private foster page that Mumbai loved to go outside. She took her eyes off of him – and he was gone for days. He would taunt her. He KNEW that she was worried and beside herself to bring him back to safety (we have video to prove it). He spent his days hunting, and keeping company with a young siamese cat who was also living outside.

Our team circled around our foster with support. We taught her how to trap a cat. And the next day – SUCCESS. She got him back.

During the course of this “adventure” – our foster spoke with the original owner to see if she had any suggestions for bringing him back in. The original owner said “Oh don’t worry. He’ll be fine. He has always had access to the outdoors. He comes back when he feels like it!!”

We were stunned. We would never bring a cat into our program under such circumstances, without ensuring that we found the right foster for him. Not a foster who was living in an apartment. Not a foster who did not have a catio. Not a foster who couldn’t put up with his constant screaming to go outside.

This guy needs deprogramming. STAT. We have a plan, but what we need is a mature and experienced home that can handle this guy and get him settled down.

The home we are looking for is someone with:

Bengal experience
Behavioral experience
A large home
Catio is a plus (or willingness to add one)
Willingness to clicker-train, wheel train, etc.
HIGH intelligence, creativity, and tenacity
Firm boundaries and confidence

If your home meets this description, please fill out our Adoption Application at the bottom of this post.

Mumbai is cunning, intelligent, athletic, funny, sweet, and LOUD. Which pretty much describes MOST Bengal kittens. He will grow out of this and he will calm down over time, it’s just right now is the critical time to get him in the right hands and on the right path.

Mumbai gets along with other cats, cat-friendly dogs, hasn’t been around children but an older child with lots of energy who knows proper-handling techniques could be good for him (8 years old and up).

Mumbai is neutered, vaccinated, and will be microchipped prior to leaving his Foster home.

If you think you have the ability to do all of the things we have laid out above, please fill out our Adoption Application:  https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

We believe that she is barely out of the kitten stage, and she is TINY. We made sure to get her to a loving foster who would have the time to not only assess her (behaviorally and medically) but also to get some weight on her!

Ariel’s Spay procedure is schedule for September 27, 2022. In advance of this we thought it would be a good idea to start looking for the ideal home for her! We are accepting adoption applications for Ariel, in advance of her surgery and recovery.

Ariel has already settled in beautifully at her foster home. Her foster has learned so much about her, and here is what she has to say:

Ariel is a healthy, highly adoptable cat.   She is gaining weight and should be ready to be adopted shortly after she is spayed. ( I am not going to get attached!!!)

Ariel is simply beautiful, with big green eyes, soft fur, tiny paws and just about the prettiest pattern on her coat I have ever seen.

Ariel doesn’t act like she has ever been around dogs.  Our dogs are not allowed in the basement and Ariel spends most of her time downstairs.  She comes up on her own for about an hour in the evenings.  I think this is because of the dogs.   She will sneak up to them as they are sleeping and sniff them but won’t go near them when they are awake.  If she is upstairs when they are awake she watches cautiously from a cat tree.   

I am not sure if she could get used to dogs over time.  My dogs are really good about reading cat body language and completely ignore her, loud dogs or dogs that approach her would be an absolute no.  ( I have an office in the basement that I work in during the day and then my son comes home so she has plenty of interaction and isn’t lonely in the basement.)

Ariel is head over heels in love with my teenage son.   If he is home she is with him.   If he goes into the bathroom without her she screams from the hall until he opens the door.  He took care of her the first 5 days she was here and it was so interesting to see her attach to one person so quickly!   She would prefer to sleep on a bed with someone.   She is not noisy and sleeps through the night.

Ariel is handsy…. I am not sure if that is the best way to describe it?  She uses her paws for everything.   If she wants to be petted she will grab you with her paws and put your hand on her.   It is really sweet but it could also be unsettling to small kids, because you can feel her little claws when she does this and if you move your hand away too fast you might get a small scratch.   She is not being mean she just demands attention at times.   

Ariel doesn’t seem familiar with toys and likes to play with hands.   We are working on her grabbing toys instead of hands.  If she sees a fly she grabs it out of the air with her paws.   When she drinks she scoops the water out with her paws. 

She is very aggressive about kneading when she is especially happy, so put a blanket under her to save your thighs from happy little claws.  She does occasionally claw furniture but is easily redirected to cat scratchers.   It will just be a matter of new owners helping her to make good habits about what she can scratch from the beginning.

She loves to sit on laps and has a great purr.   She will follow you around as you work and has a lot to say.  If you sit down she is curled up on your lap.

Her favorite game may be the floor is lava.  Ariel will need a home that understands her need to be on top of things.  Book cases, cat trees, kitchen counters, and the back of the couch.    She likes to find the highest vantage point in the room to observe from when she isn’t following you around or curled up in your lap.  Ariel will need cat trees, the more the better.

We don’t have small kids so I am not sure how she would do.   My guess is she wouldn’t mind small kids but may scratch them occasionally because she uses her paws for everything.  Her prior foster said that Ariel chased her daughter and it scared her.   I can see Ariel doing this to try to get someone to pet her.

I think Ariel could get along with one patient cat with a slow introduction.   She is interested in our resident cat and will walk up to sniff him and then hisses or turns and runs.   I think over time she would get used to him, but he is very chill, and not bugged by her hissing.   A more reactive or playful cat wouldn’t work.

Ariel has a low play drive, which kind of surprises me for a bengal.  She has her moments but would prefer to curl up on your lap and purr.    She also has a touch of ADD.  She will start playing and then sees your hands and decides she actually needs to be petted.   She has a very high love me/pet me drive!

Overall, Ariel has terrific litter box skills. Like most bengals, she just wants to be wherever the humans are! Given her age, she will have a long and beautiful life ahead of her, and make a special family very happy!

As mentioned previously, Ariel is scheduled for her Spay surgery on September 27. She has been given her Rabies Vaccine and will receive FVRCP and a Microchip at the time of her upcoming surgery.

If you are interested in adopting Ariel please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The last time he tried to scratch a child in the home, the husband intervened and was badly scratched. Baby Cat simply could not succeed living in this environment, and was finally “shown the door” and was forced to become an outdoor-only cat. For Baby Cat’s safety, he was removed from the owner’s home and put in an experienced foster home with us here at Bengal Rescue. It is obvious to all of us that Baby Cat will never succeed in a home with small children.

Baby Cat has been doing wonderful in foster care. The foster says she could stare at those baby blue eyes for days! Baby Cat is a loving boy and has not tried any escape-tactics to go outside.

He currently lives with three other Bengals, one domestic shorthaired cat and a Golden Retriever puppy that is one-year old. Baby Cat plays very well with the smaller Bengal, however the other Snow Bengal in the house began tormenting him and the 65-pound Golden Retriever has tagged him as a playmate (Baby Cat does not appreciate that very much). For this reason, the foster strongly recommends Baby Cat being an only pet in the household — or maybe a dog would be okay if he/she is cat-mellow (certainly not any puppies). Baby Cat truly deserves ALL of the attention. He will thrive in any home that will prioritize him and his needs.

Baby Cat can be chatty when he is seeking attention. In fact, he has a very particular meow! He likes to say ‘meow, meow’ with emphasis on the second meow. His energy level is on the high side and he loves to play (he loves little mice!).

Like most Bengals, please do not expect Baby Cat to appreciate being picked up. Humans insist on doing this and we don’t know why! Even Bengals raised in the home as kittens usually never warm up to being picked up / carried. It’s a control thing.

Baby Cat loves scratches under the chin, hunting and stalking things and did love playing with stuffed animals for a time.
Baby cat is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and has been microchipped. He goes mad for Temptations and he eats a combo wet/dry diet including Fancy Feast wet food. He is first to be seated to get his fish for breakfast and dinner. Most importantly – he has perfect litter box skills!

If you are interested in adopting Baby Cat, please fill out our application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Mowglie’s family loves him dearly and they are very experienced pet owners. But unfortunately, there is something that is triggering him in the home, and he is definitely asking for a change of venue.

Currently Mowglie is living in a 3,000 square foot home, with two cats and a dog. He loves the humans but it appears that he wants to be the King of the Castle. Pretty much like most Bengal cats who arrive in rescue.

Mowglie absolutely LOVES loves to be carried on his owner’s shoulder (unusual for sure!). Mowglie will follow her outside and beg her to play chase with him. He absolutely is the sweetest and most HANDSOME loving cat.

Mowglie is not very chatty, but he loves talking with the owner when she talks to him. He loves his cat tree, and often will sleep on it.

Mowglie lives with 2 other cats and a dog. He also has 9 year old and 5 year old children in the home. His owner says that he is extremely tolerant and loving towards them. That said, most of the rescue Bengals in our program do better in homes with children who are 10-years-old and up, and who have been taught proper handling techniques and will be able to respect his wishes. Mowgli’s family tells us that he is also great with their chickens and Guinea pig, and has a low “prey drive.”

Mowgli does get along with other cats but only if they are first introducing as kittens, so he probably would need a home where he is the only cat. We believe he would be okay with a cat-friendly dog that pays no attention to him.

The reason that the family believes their home is not right for him, is the fact that he has started to pee outside his box and all around the perimeter of the house. The owners have been trying everything to help him stop this behavior. He was tested for UTI’s and tested negative. At this point they thought maybe he has FLUTD (read more about that here) https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/ so they put him on behavioral medication hoping that would give him the help he needed. It usually is effective.

Upon our advice, Mowgli’s owners boarded him while they cleaned the whole house. While at the boarding facility, he didn’t even ONCE pee outside the litter box. Sadly, once he was finally back in the home, he started right up again. It is obvious that there is something in the house is causing him some stress; this is why his family is wanting to rehome him. They love him dearly and want him to find peace and have his best life.

Mowglie is not harness or leashed-trained but he has been outside under supervision of the owner. He is up to date on his vaccinations, and is neutered but not microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Mowgli, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

If you have never had a Bengal before – this sweet gal is without question, the perfect “starter Bengal.”

We can tell you that Tigresa:

-Is sweet and loving

-Has no litter box issues

-Doesn’t scratch furniture

-Isn’t overly vocal

-Doesn’t wake her humans up a night

-Doesn’t get mad if you pick her up

Here’s more about Tigresa’s background.

Tigressa was adopted from us by her owner last year, in June of 2021. At that time no one had any way of knowing that her adopter was suffering from Cancer that was not yet detected. Tigressa and her owner fell deeply in love with each other and sure made great companions for each other.

Prior to her adoption last year, Tigressa had lived with a family in Washington State. “Suddenly” they developed allergies and told a family member they were going to surrender her (somewhere). This family member jumped in his car and drove all the way from CA to WA to save her from that fate.

Once Tigresa arrived at her new home, her new owner observed that she did not want to share the home with his resident cat, a very sweet and loving DLH female around the age of five years old. For the next several months, Tigresa’s owner tried so very hard to slowly introduce the two cats. And it did not go well. Tigresa was aggressive towards the other cat. As much as he loved Tigresa, he finally reached the conclusion that she would do best in a home with no other pets, and that’s when he reached out to us for help.

Since that time, Tigressa lived with her Mom in a small yet comfortable home with no other pets. She loves taking naps and baths in sun patches, and loved to follow her human wherever she went. We are so heartbroken that she has lost her everything – these ladies were absolutely perfect for each other.

Tigresa overall is very affectionate towards humans. She loves to be petted on her head and chin. She likes to make the first move – she prefers to seek her humans out for attention. Her original owner reported that they could carry her without protest, however her current owner did not have much success with that (most Bengals dislike being picked up so we’re not surprised).

Tigresa is rather quiet for a Bengal – you won’t have loud serenades, with Tigresa. She loves her cat tree and would love to be played with. She has plenty of energy and loves to climb and explore. She’s definitely curious about whatever is going on!

Tigresa is spayed, and was vaccinated throughout her lifetime. She does not have any litter box issues or any other medical conditions.

If you are interested in adopting Tigresa, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The baby in the home is 7-months-old and Amora is often startled by the strange noises and cries of the baby. She’s become extremely vocal, trying to get the attention of her humans, and she senses that she’s been displaced by the baby (even though the owners are absolutely doing everything that they can to give her as much attention as she can). 

Amora is a loving, and attentive girl. She loves to be with her humans. Her favorite thing is to be the center of attention. She’ll do very well in a home that has time to give her and who can keep her busy.

Amora has not been around dogs. Given how reactive she is to young children, we think she would do OK in a home with children ten years and up, who have been taught proper handling techniques. She does live with a friendly, easygoing DSH cat. We think she could do well with a friendly cat, provided proper introductions are utilized.

The smallest home that Amora ever lived in was 1,500 square feet – however her humans added a Catio to the space to expand it for her – she loves it!  Her owners are even willing to give the Catio to the new owner and have EVEN offered to help by installing it for the new owner! She loves to enjoy the fresh air, climb her cat towers, and run on her wheel. It’s definitely her happy place!

Amora loves mice and feather toys, and teaser toys on sticks that she can chase and jump in the air for. She loves to go outside and sunbathe in her Catio (if it’s too cold she will find a spot to sunbathe in the house). She loves the heat, and she does quite well in the desert climate. When the days are cooler, she loves to be by the fireplace, if the fire is on and her heating pad is turned on. 

Amora loves treats (turkey meat especially), she will eat any meat she can get her paws on (she will even try to eat raw meat). For this reason we think she’ll be a NATURAL to get onto a raw diet. 

Amora definitely loves to cuddle – on her own terms of course. She welcomes pettings and compliments. She will engage in long, philosophical discussions with whoever wants to chat with her. No question, she absolutely loves attention.

Amora is leash-trained / harness trained and really enjoys going outside with her humans. 

Like most Bengals Amora does NOT like to be picked up. She is happy to cuddle with her humans but only if it is her choice. Bengals honestly don’t love to be told what to do. They run the show!

We’ve already established that Amora is not fond of young children. And being picked up / held for too long. Amora is also not fond of loud noises, or loud environments.

Amora is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and very very healthy. She was tested for FeLV / FIV and is negative. Occasionally she has pooped outside of the litter box but both the owners and the Veterinarian believe this is a STRESS response to the environment. It is not a medical issue. 

Amora’s owners are happy to include her Catio, her bed that she sleeps in every night, her cat tower, her cat wheel, travel carrier, harness, leash, toys etc. 

If you are interested in adopting Amora, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The owner thinks he would do better in a home where he was the only cat and if there was a cat friendly dog it would be okay, but a bigger and high-strung dog would frighten him. He likes attention and demands to be played with otherwise he gets bored and begins to attack the other cats. He has bitten the owner a couple of times because she tells him no to some things, so he can be stubborn.

Loki likes car rides and has a bubble backpack he loves going out for walks. He is harness trained but does not walk on a leash because the owner is afraid of him slipping out of the harness. They recently moved to a new home and the four-hour car ride did not seem to bother him.

Loki is not a cuddly sort of cat and does not like being picked up and held for too long. He interacts on his terms but will curl up next to you at night. He is curious about strangers and has been around older (age 6 +) responsible children.

The idea of having to re-home Loki, is a devastating decision for Loki’s owner. She loves him dearly, but realizes he’s not happy living with other pets. She is looking for a loving home that can give him the attention he wants so he can thrive and become a confident cat.

Loki is currently on a diet of Purina One Kibble and Fancy Feast grilled wet food. Like all cats, he would benefit from a more nutritious diet as we describe on our website https://bengalrescue.org/resources/feeding-your-cat/

Loki is healthy, neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations and is microchipped. If you are interested in adopting Loki, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Check her Instagram page for SO MUCH cuteness! @aylameowmeow

Here’s Pretty Girl’s Journey

1) Foster #1 did a great job getting her on her feet and helping her heal after her successful eye surgery in Las Vegas. She loved Pretty Girl dearly but Pretty Girl was entirely uncomfortable with the large dogs who were not “cat – friendly” – so we worked on her next safe place.

2) Pretty Girl was adopted! She came to UT to spend her life with her new Daddy. Forever lasted only a few weeks. The person who adopted her was experiencing major medical issues and he had to relinquish her back to us. He was HEARTBROKEN.

3) Pretty Girl went to a loving Foster-to-Adopt home. She was so loving towards this family – right from the get go! Unfortunately it was not disclosed to us that the humans were allergic to cats. And Pretty Girl IS a cat. So she had to go.

4) Pretty Girl is now in Temporary Foster with one of our key volunteers. It is not ideal because the home is small and she’s separated from the rest of the population (cats and a small dog). All Pretty Girl wants is a human to love! She is absolutely Purrfect!!!

This girl wants to sit on human laps! She is loving, affectionate, smart, muscular, athletic and playful. What else could anyone ask for????

See her complete Biography below.

***Darling, Loving, FIV+ Pirate Bengal!***

Pretty Girl (aka PG) – a beautiful 9-year-old Bengal – was brought to an Emergency Veterinarian late one evening, and was suffering from a punctured eye. The injury turned out to be a cat claw deeply embedded in her left eye, that occurred when she had snuck out of the house (owner indicated there are many community cats roaming in the neighborhood).

PG’s owner elected to euthanize her for fear of a decreased quality of life if she would need to be kept indoors. Her doctors contacted us at Bengal Rescue and we agreed to take her in.

We authorized removal of PG’s eye, in order to avoid the high risk of infection and alleviate her pain. While she was at the hospital, we ordered a blood panel and SNAP Test. Her SNAP Test came back and she tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). We ordered a second panel just in case the in-house test was faulty (this does happen from time to time – not the Vet’s fault – more like an error caused by the test kit). The outside test came back as FIV+, as well.

Pretty Girl recovered at the animal hospital where everyone fell in love with her – so much so – that one of the employees at that hospital took her home to foster her. She’s been doing great with her Foster family and we’re now ready to find her the perfect forever home.

While PG is VERY healthy, she does have FIV, which is a type of virus that typically causes some weakening of a cat’s immune system. It is a cat-only virus and cannot be spread through casual friendly contact between cats. FIV+ cats can and DO live quite normal lives in quality, duration, and happiness. Note that if a cat has previously been vaccinated for FIV, the kitty will test positive even if the virus is not present. A good website is FIVCats.com, and an informative article about FIV can be found at https://resources.bestfriends.org/…/fiv-cats-faqs…

Currently she is living at a foster home with very large energetic dogs (she’s living separate from them). They do make her nervous. However – we do believe that she could live with a mellow dog who has lived with a cat before, and who will not harass her. She could go to a home with a mellow FIV+ cat. Previously she lived with children but was constantly wanting to go outside. We believe that children over the age of 10, who have been taught proper cat handling techniques, would be OK with PG.

PG is a very affectionate girl and loves to give kisses. She is a big talker and will let you know when she is in need of attention but is very low maintenance. You would never know she is nine years old, as she is still frisky and full of personality.

Pretty girl is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Pretty Girl, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Doja is currently in a loving foster home where there are three dogs and two cats and she is literally unfazed by all of the other pets. This is what we generally refer to as a “Unicorn Kitty!!”

So many of the cats who end up in rescue, end up there because they are not happy in multi-pet households. Doja will do just fine in a busy household with other pets, provided they are cat-friendly and not aggressive.

Doja has met children and she did not react negatively. Which is a good sign as well! We would be open to a home with older children who have been taught proper petting techniques.

Doja is absolutely one of the most affectionate Bengals we have ever met. She has “never met a stranger.” She loves to be around people and in the center of whatever is happening in the home.  She is not overly loud or demanding. She is really easygoing and doesn’t seem to have any anxiety.

Because she came to foster with “Gunky ears” – Doja hasn’t yet been fully integrated into the Foster home (she’s in the office).  But she can see all the other animals in the home and has zero reaction to them.

In her prior home, Doja lived in a very small apartment, with a large but gentle female shepherd. The owner couldn’t afford to feed her anything but dry meow mix. So by the time we got Doja – we found out that her teeth had nearly all fallen out and she was suffering from Dental disease. We immediately scheduled a dental procedure to remove the rest of her teeth, and she’s now recovering beautifully following that big procedure. The prior owner told us her name was Mango.

Doja is eating well, has perfect litter box skills (and she is front-paw declawed!). She is conversational and chatty, and she’s definitely an absolute joy to be around! She has such a sunny personality and the cutest little chirp. She’s definitely a heat seeker! She is obsessed with snuggling up to the heat fans on the electronics (don’t worry nothing unsafe here!). We’re sure she’d love a heated bed, at her forever home. Oh and she is a huge fan of her cat tree! She would benefit from a home with lots of climbing space for her.

One thing we absolutely LOVE about Doja is her “permanently alarmed” expression. She has eyes like saucers! It makes her look anxious but she isn’t- at all. And Doja is a dream in the car and even at Veterinary Clinics (they all fall in love with her). Her disposition is amazing. She loves sitting in her human’s lap – which is amazing considering she only just arrived in Foster a week ago!

Doja is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped, and front-paw declawed (but that is not causing any litter box avoidance issues). . She would make the perfect companion for anyone who works from home or has the time to give her. She really is amazing!

If you are interested in adopting Doja, please fill out our adoption application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Unfortunately, Loki is having litter box issues. He is urinating outside the box and peeing on the children’s clothes and around other places in the house. The owner has had him to the vet to check for any medical reasons for this behavior. He has been on Amitriptyline for three months; it does not seem to be working.

The owner thinks it might be too busy of a house for him, and we along with his Veterinarian, agree. There are two adults, two children (6- and 8-year’s old), three cats (including Loki) and two dogs.

Loki was the first cat in the home and then other pets have been added over the last five years. He lives with two other male cats; he does have a good relationship with them most of the time, but he has grown up with them. They did introduce a female cat into the home at one time, but he would pick on her nonstop, so they had to re-home her. There are two smaller dogs, one who does not respect Loki’s personal space. They absolutely stress Loki out. There also two boys ages 6 and 8 that the cat has bitten in the past. Not hard but still he does not seem to care for them very much.

The owner thinks Loki would benefit at being the only pet in the home and a home without kids. She thinks he wants attention and is peeing outside the box because of all this stress. He did escape once for three days and now can be a door dasher. He is not harness trained.

Loki is neutered, microchipped, and he has just been to the vet for a checkup on July 19^th and has received his vaccines. He is a very healthy boy overall.

Loki’s owner has been extremely determined to make things work for Loki, but no mater what they try – it is obvious that he is not happy with the overall environment. She definitely wants what is best for Loki, and has finally come to terms with this very difficult decision.

If you can offer Loki a loving home where he can be the “Star” and center of attention, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The owner feels Finn would benefit from being the only cat/pet in a home. He does not do well with the resident cats that are close to his age and he has never been around dogs, and he hasn’t been around children either (so children 10+ years old who understand proper cat-handling techniques, is a possibility). He would do better in a larger space that is minimally over one thousand square feet. The smaller space he’s in – is really driving him crazy.

Finn is chatty and can get very loud if not paid attention too. Like most Bengals he does not like being picked up and held. Finn demands attention and affection on his own terms. He loves playing fetch, loves to cuddle his humans (once you have gained his trust). He loves to be up high to observe his environment (and of course, Lord over it!). Finn was harness-trained at one time, but it has been a while since he has had it on. He loves sunbathing on a balcony and laying in window sills to watch things that are going on outdoors. Be warned though – he can be a little sneaky and is a bit of a door-dasher. Finn is cautious at first of strangers but he does like to come out and see who is visiting.

Finn is energetic and playful. He can be a little aggressive towards his owner if he finds himself cornered. Finn is currently on a kibble and wet-food combo throughout the day but could benefit on a raw diet. When Finn first came to them, he was on a raw diet from the breeder. He has on occasion had a rash come up over his eye and so the owner has fitted him with a cone, but this has not happened for over two years now.

Finn does not have any litter box avoidance issues, he is neutered, is up-to-date on his Rabies shot, and is microchipped. Finn did receive his kitten boosters, however his family didn’t want him over-vaccinated (we agree with them).

Finn’s owners absolutely LOVE him – however they really want him to have a great life that is not filled with the stress of other cats and a confined space. He needs to be the king of his own house with lots of room to run around, living with humans who have time to play with him and give him proper exercise.

If you think you could love Finn and give him his forever loving home, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The family absolutely fell in love with Sutton’s sweet and loving nature, but Sutton definitely was not fond of the family dogs. They hoped to find her a home where she could thrive and have run of the place – so they turned to us.

Sutton is FIV/FeLV negative, and has been fully vaccinated and microchipped. She is very people-focused, and loves to be loved. She weighs only 7.81 lbs.

Sutton has the SWEETEST disposition. Even though she was abandoned in the streets, she is a fully-indoors cat. She’s not interested in door darting. Her litter box skills are PERFECT. She follows the humans wherever they go, in the house. She just wants to be with you.

Sutton is SUCH a good cat and will get into her carrier with no fuss at all. She doesn’t like to be restrained, but can be with some skill (Veterinary setting). She is VERY talkative! She will talk for the entire trip, no matter where you go. She is not stressed about traveling, but if you are not used to Bengal “talk”, it can get a bit wearing, as it is *constant*.

Sutton does have a cloudy eye that our amazing Veterinarian believes is the result of an eye infection when she was a kitten. It doesn’t bother or affect her. No treatment is needed.

After spending a few weeks at her Foster home – we learned that she cannot go to a home with other cats. She is highly reactive to other cats – as well as the resident “cat-friendly” cats. For this reason she’ll need to be the one and only.

Sutton is doing marvelously at her Foster home. They absolutely adore her! She has perfect litter box skills, and has a healthy appetite. Did we forget to tell you how much she LOVES PEOPLE?

If Sutton sounds like a great companion for you and your family, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Her fosters spent the next several months, patiently allowing her to get acclimated with their home. They have a large, extremely gentle / mellow dog who is not cat-aggressive. We did not know if she had ever lived with a dog or other pets, so it was anyone’s guess as to whether or not she would adjust and be comfortable living with a dog.

Amber’s fosters continued to stay in touch with us, looking for tips from time to time, for how to best introduce her to their gentle giant. Soon enough – it was obvious to everyone that Amber was there to stay!

We are absolutely over the moon that Amber is now living her best life, with this loving family. We never even posted her as available! We encourage everyone to consider fostering – this is always the best way to find out if a cat will adjust to an unfamiliar environment.

As we always say – it takes a lot of time and patience – but it sure is worth it! Congratulations Amber!!!

One thing we do know is that every single home she’s been in, each of the families told us how LOVING, resilient, and affectionate she is. They all say she is PERFECT. It’s just her environment that hasn’t been right.

Here’s what we do know:

Home #1.

Arya was was purchased as a kitten from a TICA cattery in Florida, and was born on July 1, 2017. How she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada, we do not know. After two years, they re-homed her. We don’t know why. We reached out to the Cattery and also to the original owner. No one returned our calls.

Home #2.

Arya’s next family saw her advertised (somewhere) – they had her for two years. They had dogs and kids, and reported she was experiencing litter box avoidance. We do not know if she was taken to a Vet to be check for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The family was unfortunately suffering from the financial fallout of COVID and lost their home.

Home #3.

A wonderful woman stepped forward to help Arya in her time of need. At NO time during her stay at this home, did she experience litter box avoidance. This home did not have dogs. As much as they would have loved to keep Arya, this caretaker is a busy foster, and has a cat who will ONLY tolerate kittens – not full grown cats.

Home #4.

Arya’s next stop was going to a loving home in Las Vegas that hoped she would fit in with the resident two dogs. One is an older dog, the other is a very energetic Spaniel Mix who according to the owner “isn’t aware of personal boundaries.” Despite proper litter box maintenance, and ruling out a Urinary Tract Infection (we have the Vet records), Arya was once again was suffering from litter box avoidance.

What Does Arya Want?

It’s not always easy to read a cat’s mind, but based on the history we DO have – all of the members of #TeamArya agree that Arya needs to be the ONLY pet in the home (which isn’t uncommon with Bengals who arrive in rescue).

• We are looking for a loving, calm home for Arya.
• We do not believe that she would do well with young children – but we would consider a meet / greet with a family who has children 12 or older who adhere to proper cat-handling techniques.
• We would love to find a home that has TIME for her. If you work from home – that’s a huge plus.
• Arya is heavier than she should be. We’d like her on a species-appropriate diet such as Raw Food or high-quality wet food (like Tiki or Weruva).

Arya has been dearly loved in every home she’s been in. Each family reported to us how affectionate she is, how friendly she is, how confident she is, and what a great companion she’s shown herself to be.

Arya is a HUGE fan of head-butts, loves her food, makes really cute chirpy sounds when being loved on, likes to play ball, loves her kitty bed and soft blankets, and definitely will sleep with any human who will let her. She’s definitely a talker! She has a lot to say and enjoys conversing with her humans, however she is not excessively loud or demanding. Arya has a very easygoing personality, and has out-grown the wild kitten stage. She would make an amazing companion for anyone who has the time and love to give her. She is equally affectionate with cat-loving men and women.

Arya is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on Vaccinations. She comes with a very impressive TICA pedigree and is an SBT6 (SBT=StudBookTradition / also known as registered domesticated cat).

After reading everything that Arya’s been through – we hope you agree with us that this sweet angel deserves a forever home where she can finally show all the love she has to give! Forever!

If you are interested in adopting Arya, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Titan is an energetic and beautiful 5-year-old spotted male Bengal Cat. He weighs 16 lbs. and loves to rub on everyone. He is a bit of a door dasher though. They are constantly having to watch the door when coming in and out of the house.

As a young kitten the owner tried a harness and leash, but as Titan got older, they decided it would be safer to keep him strictly indoors, so he has been an indoor cat ever since.

Titus is chatty with the female owner and sleeps with her at night. He likes to play hunter and has chased Vixen down and pinned her showing his dominance. He also lives with a Mini Pincher and has chased the dog under the bed and scratched him, drawing blood. Titan seems to want to chase things smaller than him and dominated them. He is social with people.

Vixen is a shy beautiful 5-year-old female marbled Bengal cat. She weighs about 12 lbs. She is playful and affectionate on her terms. Vixen is silly, sweet, and soft. She will initiate play with Titan in the mornings and sometimes gets the zoomies. She is not overly social with humans – she often likes to watch from afar. She has been known to sleep side-by-side with Titan.

Titan and Vixen both like playing with stick toys, cat toy balls and other cat toys. They love catnip and they have two cat trees to climb on. Like most Bengals they do not like being picked up.

Recent changes in the home are the 8-month-old infant that Titan has scratched on the forehead. Titan once bit the babysitter because she stepped on him trying to keep him from going out the door.

The owner feels that they would benefit from a quieter home where they are the only cats, a home without children and no dogs and can get all the attention. Titan especially needs to be exercised and entertained, which will help him burn off all of his energy.

They are microchipped and up to date on their shots. Both have been spayed and neutered.

If you are interested in adopting Titan and Vixen, please fill out our Adoption application:

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They went together to our loving foster who gave them all the love and care that they could possibly give. Both of them quickly presented with virulent Upper Respiratory Infections. We got them treatment right away and hoped for a quick improvement. Artie got stronger with each day that passed – but Anna began to slip away. 

A few weeks later, when we brought Anna to the ER, the Veterinary Specialist on duty told us that Anna’s vitals were crashing beyond repair, and that the kindest thing we could do is help her cross over.

So then – Artie was alone. He lost his lady.

Our Foster worked diligently to give him all of the love and support he needed, having been through such a terrible ordeal, leading to the loss of his bonded girlfriend. He was so sad. Months went by and every day his Foster reported that his spirits were rising, and he could feel the love that was surrounding him.

One day our Foster reported that his eye started looking rather cloudy. We decided to get him to a Ophthalmology Specialist, and found out that he was suffering from an Ulcerated Cornea. We learned this condition can be quite serious, and can occur for a number of reasons. Our Veterinarian told us he’d like to get him started on a barrage of daily medications to help halt and heal the growth of this condition. We were told if the treatment didn’t work he may need to have his eye removed.

Several months later, after ensuring his medication was received, we brought him back for a re-check. Our Veterinarian was delighted!! He reported that the medication worked! His Ulcerated Cornea is healing now, and he’s now on a daily dose of drops to help keep his eye moist as it continues to heal. He’s in such better spirits now.

We normally don’t have cats in our Foster program for this long (five months), but given all that Artie was facing, we were in no rush to find him a home. We wanted to make sure that all of his medical needs were addressed before taking the leap of matching him with the perfect humans.

Artie is ready now. He has shown us that he is now a very gentle, loving, calm and collected cat. He would do well in a quieter home that has all the love and care that he would wish for.

Artie lives with other cats, and he doesn’t pay them much mind. He’s never been around dogs so we don’t know that he would be comfortable with dogs. He may do ok with an older calm cat-friendly dog, we’re not sure. He loves his 11 year old human who is very gentle and loving with him. He loves to hear her play the Piano.

Other things about Artie – if you like to sleep alone, Artie is not the guy for you. He absolutely loves sleeping with his Foster every single night. He’s a heat-seeking cuddle bug. He uses his cat scratchers (rather than the furniture) and he has absolutely perfect litter box skills. He’s also one of the rare and elusive Bengals that doesn’t mind being picked up! He usually responds with contented purring!

Arie is a rare and easygoing Bengal. He only wants love and stability. We hope to find him the right family who can give him just that.

Artie is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and we’ve spent $1,447.78 on his medical care. He should want for so little now, medically speaking.

If you are interested in adopting Artie, please fill out our adoption application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Dani currently lives with another cat who is very shy and fearful. Prior to that she lived with three dogs – a Pomeranian and two Pit Bulls.

No question, this was a lot of pets in one small place and soon, Dani began to urinate outside her litter box. She was fully vetted for UTI/ crystals/stones and tested negative. We believe that she may suffer from Feline Lower Urinary Tract disorder (read about that here https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/). This condition is completely resolvable issue! She is due to go back to the vet soon to make sure there are no other medical issues causing this problem.

We think that if Dani goes to a home with no other pets, she could reign as Queen and her litter box avoidance issues will be corrected. Dani is a wonderful cat and needs someone patient and committed to helping her with this issue.

Dani does like to chew on things like wood furniture, clothes, and cardboard boxes, and carry around some things like rubber bands and small plastic items. The owner has contacted a couple of behavioralists and tried their suggestions of sprays and feline plug-ins to help this behavior.

Dani loves running around outdoors supervised on a harness, this has not been a consistent thing but doesn’t seem to mind putting on the harness. She has been exposed to walking on a leash, but owner wouldn’t say she is “completely” trained (she’s open to it though). She doesn’t like walking in the rain.

Dani is currently being fed pate` wet food in the mornings and eats a dry food all through the day. She is eating First Mate Duck with blueberries dry food and Nulo pate`.

Dani is spayed, up to date on vaccines and is microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and fully vetted for Urinary Tract Infection/stones/crystals (negative). We believe if we can find her a quiet home who is experienced with resolving litter box issues, she will be a loving and wonderful companion. If you are interested in adopting Dani, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

PG’s owner elected to euthanize her for fear of a decreased quality of life if she would need to be kept indoors. Her doctors contacted us at Bengal Rescue and we agreed to take her in.

We authorized removal of PG’s eye, in order to avoid the high risk of infection and alleviate her pain. While she was at the hospital, we ordered a blood panel and SNAP Test. Her SNAP Test came back and she tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). We ordered a second panel just in case the in-house test was faulty (this does happen from time to time – not the Vet’s fault – more like an error caused by the test kit). The outside test came back as FIV+, as well.

Pretty Girl recovered at the animal hospital where everyone fell in love with her – so much so – that one of the employees at that hospital took her home to foster her. She’s been doing great with her Foster family and we’re now ready to find her the perfect forever home.

While PG is VERY healthy, she does have FIV, which is a type of virus that typically causes some weakening of a cat’s immune system. It is a cat-only virus and cannot be spread through casual friendly contact between cats. FIV+ cats can and DO live quite normal lives in quality, duration, and happiness. Note that if a cat has previously been vaccinated for FIV, the kitty will test positive even if the virus is not present. A good website is FIVCats.com, and an informative article about FIV can be found at https://resources.bestfriends.org/…/fiv-cats-faqs…

Currently she is living at a foster home with very large energetic dogs (she’s living separate from them). They do make her nervous. However – we do believe that she could live with a mellow dog who has lived with a cat before, and who will not harass her. She could go to a home with a mellow FIV+ cat. Previously she lived with children but was constantly wanting to go outside. We believe that children over the age of 10, who have been taught proper cat handling techniques, would be OK with PG.

PG is a very affectionate girl and loves to give kisses. She is a big talker and will let you know when she is in need of attention but is very low maintenance. You would never know she is nine years old, as she is still frisky and full of personality.

Pretty girl is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

If you have room in your heart and home for this very special little lady, please fill out our adoption application:  https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The following week, we were able to get him his neuter surgery – and those problems quickly disappeared.

Funny thing is, our Fosters had a friend who visited and had recently, tragically lost his beloved Calico cat. He fell in love with Han and it was mutual! We never even got a chance to post Han as available. We love it when that happens!

So cheers to you Han. That beautiful face of yours definitely mobilized our Bengal-loving community!!