Adopted

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!!

The new family was delighted to have them, and brought them home when they were four years old. They were not familiar with the Bengal breed but they knew these girls needed a loving home and they were happy to love them, and give them a fresh start.

What they didn’t know is that Bengals don’t always operate “as advertised.” There is so much information on the web that identifies Bengals as “dog loving, kid loving, basically a leopard in your living room.” They soon discovered that these beautiful girls needed a lot more attention than they expected, and that the girls really weren’t huge fans of the dogs.

Celeste and Selene’s family would love for them to go to a family that is prepared for the energetic nature of Bengals, who will be able and willing to give them a lot of attention.

Celeste loves chasing toys, climbing up high, chasing laser pointer dots, and really anything that she can try to get a paw on! She is incredibly vocal and communicates when she needs something. She also loves running on her exercise wheel, when given the chance!

Selene yells for petings, and will jump to an open and high area for this, when she’s comfortable where she is. She likes to rest in cat beds as well as nooks, so cat beds with holes are her favorite.

They are both very loving cats when they warm up to you. They do allow belly rubs and sometimes that’s what they want most! Celeste is more inclined to lay around with people, but Selene takes a little more time to get to know you, before she’ll indulge in a cuddle session.

Celeste and Selene’s have not been around children. They may do OK with children 10 years and older, provided that they have been taught proper handling techniques. They DO NOT like dogs or other cats.

Celeste did have some litter box avoidance issues, and was taken to the Vet where they found she had crystals in her urine. Her family is working to address this with a diet change and better litter box maintenance. That said, we do believe they would both thrive on a raw food diet, and would also appreciate a water fountain that is properly maintained.

Celeste and Selene are declawed (not by the current owner), spayed, and up to date on Vaccinations. If you are interested in adopting Celeste and Selene, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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Due to the fact that their original family needed to drop them off somewhere and leave them behind so quickly (they were in danger), we simply didn’t have time to start our search for their forever homes. So off to Foster they went!

Their Fosters have so many wonderful things to say about them. Here’s what they would like you to know.

Addy (the spotted/rosette) girl is an absolute love bug. She will always jump up on the bed with me and head-butt me to give her lots of pets and she has an easy purr and a cute little corgi style fluffy booty. Once she gets to know you, she likes to chirp and meow at you in this little baby voice. She also likes wand toys and will sit next to me with her tail draped over my leg. On a more real talk level, Addy loves being petted but if you hold your hand in the air, she nips at you. It has never been hard, but I feel that she might have been smacked in the past.

Ash (marble/rosette) girl has the most beautiful mint green eyes and gorgeous face. She is more reserved with humans but is very curious about any noises outside of the bedroom and about our dog when she can hear her through the door. I have yet to hear her meow, but she is also very lovable and likes to rub her face all over you asking for pets once she warms up to you. If you break out the wand, she turns into a little acrobat, jumps in the air, and climbs up her cat tree to try to capture it. Ash just rubs her face on your hand.

Our Foster adds:

About a third of the time when we come in the room, they do still hiss at us but then Addy will turn around meow half a second later. Addy has warmed up more to me while Ash was more friendly to my husband right away and has just started paying attention to me in the last two days.

The couple times they have seen my dog waiting outside the door or heard him, they have been non-reactive so since they lived with a small dog before I think they would be fine in a home with a cat-friendly dog.

I am not so sure about living with another cat though because they usually growl and hiss when they hear mine through the door. They’ve both been perfect with their litter box, and I have not seen any destructive behavior from either of them. Each day their personalities are coming out more and they are curious about the space outside the room.

Ash and Addy have been waiting for Veterinary appointments, as we were not given any Veterinary records. We are certain that they are Spayed. We have a Vet appointment scheduled where they will get a wellness check, vaccinations, microchips, and will be tested for FeLV / FIV.

We believe that these girls were loved by one of the family members, and felt threatened by the other. For this reason, they will need to go to a loving home that will be patient with them and allow them to decompress, and get used to all of the new and unfamiliar humans, sights and sounds.

If you have room in your heart and home for Ash and Addy, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The owner had moved to this home after living in a small basement, where she and Charlemagne lived – and he was showing signs of aggression towards the owner (biting) due to the smallness of the home.

He loves this big open home, but the owner is now having to go back to the small basement where she was previously living, and does not want to have to put him back in a small space. She feels he will thrive in a big space with access to the outdoors.

Charlemagne is harness-trained and loves going outside for exploring. He has been living with two large dogs and has a good relationship with them (he especially loves wrestling with the standard poodle). This is why we believe that he would do quite well with a cat-friendly dog.

Charlemagne does NOT like for other cats. He has been around children (ages 5 and 10) but not unsupervised. The owner does not think younger kids would be a good fit. Older kids would be okay if they were taught how to interact with him properly.

Charlemagne is a chatty boy, especially in the mornings. He loves to cuddle on the bed, especially with a furry soft blanket. He is super energetic and loves to play with feather and fur toys with bells on a long stick. He loves watching bird movies on TV, and it is a wonderful way to distract him if you are trying to get work done.

His owner engages in training time with him (about 5-10 min) every day. He understand commands like SIT, STAND, and PAW, also sometimes AROUND (walking through and around his human’s legs). “ALL DONE” signals the end of today’s training session, and he receives a treat as a reward. He loves being scratched on his face and under his chin, but NOT on his belly.

He can be fussy about his food and the owner has found that sticking with the Orijen and Raw Primal food is the best for him otherwise he will not eat or will throw up the food.
He loves the outdoors and can sometimes get tangled up in bushes, so a walk in the park is sometimes challenging – but he loves it.

If Charlemagne does not get attention or enough exercise, he can start to exhibit disruptive behavior, knocking over water glasses / random stuff or display aggressive behavior with biting his human or scratching the furniture. This behavior has improved since they moved to the bigger home and he has the dogs to play with.

Charlemagne is not your ordinary house cat and as soon as you accept that, you are on the road to developing a good relationship with him. He has endless amounts of energy, demands a lot of attention, loves going outside for playtime and having large dogs to entertain him. If he does not get this kind of attention, he can become demanding and aggressive, making it hard on all who are living with him.

Charlemagne is neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and has received regular preventative medical care. He has no litter box avoidance issues and he has no known health issues.

We did just that. And then we received terrible news. They absolutely adore him but they need to find him a new home.

It turns out that one of the family members has SEVERE cat allergies, that they have been battling ever since Wally’s arrival. They have literally tried everything (we can verify this), and things have not improved. We always educate families that Bengal cats are NOT hypoallergenic. For people who are not highly allergic to cats, Bengals are considered to be “low dander” but not “NO dander.” 

Wally’s family is devastated. Prior to adopting him they did a lengthy meet and greet, and there was no sign of allergies during this evaluation. Poor Wally, he loves them dearly and it is mutual – but we’ll need to find him a home where allergies are not a problem.

Here’s what his family has to say about him:

Wally is the most curious and interactive cat I’ve ever met. He always wants to be in on what we’re doing, whatever it may be. He’s an absolute snuggle bug and so soft!!

Wally really enjoys checking out new things and places. Anytime we bring something new into the house, he wants to check it out and smell it. Every cardboard box and piece of paper that comes through, he has to thoroughly investigate. 

After about a month after being here, we let him start exploring the garage and he was in heaven checking out all the new smells.

Wally is always excited to meet a new person, never shies away when someone comes to visit. And if anyone new happens to be here around the time of his evening nap, he often does them the honor of sleeping on their lap to properly welcome them.

Wally isn’t afraid of anything.. which worries us sometimes! He really goes for it when chasing his feather toy, he’s solidly crashed into furniture during the chase and doesn’t blink an eye.

His greatest passion is being outdoors… He gets excited when we get his harness out. We take him out in the backyard almost every day. We set up a long tether for his leash and hang out and play with him in the yard. He also enjoys walking around the neighborhood on a leash but sometimes wants to run back home when a noisy car drives by.

We probably play at least an hour every day, his favorite is chasing his feather toys. We’re constantly having to patch them back together. His favorite is stalking the toy from across the room then doing backflips to catch it in the air.

When he’s awake he really wants constant attention and interaction. While in Foster, isolated from other pets in the house, he definitely suffered from separation anxiety, so he’ll need a home that will give him total run of the house. He sleeps through the night, usually between our feet.

Wally’s house manners are impeccable.  He uses the litter-box unfailingly, loves his scratching post and doesn’t eat house plants. He does have the adorable habit of bulldozing items off of shelves and tables when he’s not getting enough attention…

Like most Bengals in rescue, Wally is not fond of young children. He may be OK with kids 10 and up, who have been taught proper cat handling techniques. Wally has not been around dogs. He did live in Foster with other cats who were mellow. He was pretty shy. He could do OK with another cat who gets along with other cats.

Wally is neutered, vaccinated, and has no litter box avoidance issues. He is really the sweetest boy. Guilty only of causing allergies for his allergy-sensitive human (one – not both!). 

Once her stray hold was up, WVAS reached out to us to ask if we could take her into our program, and of course we said yes.  She went to our amazing Fosters and soon was seen by a terrific Veterinarian.

We made sure to do a full workup on her.  The Veterinarian told us she is very healthy, and the only Dr’s order is to love her and put some weight on her.

Since she arrived, Rose has been a real joy to her Fosters.  They truly love her and tell us that she is one of the sweetest cats they have ever fostered!  She gives THE BEST face nuzzles! She is gentle, loving, cheerful, happy and oh so smart!

Rose has an excellent appetite (she’s a big fan of 2nd breakfast) and perfect litter box skills.

She has a quiet kitten meow most of the time but won’t hesitate to give you a piece of her mind either!  This girl has a BIG personality in a tiny, little body.  Rose is very interactive and likes you to talk (or sing) back!

Even though she’s a Savannah, no special handling skills are required for this little girl.  She lounges around most of the day and loves to just “hang” in the same room as her peoples.  All she needs is lots of love and a little play time in the evening.

We have no idea how long she was on the streets, but given her weight (she was 5 lbs when we got her – she’s up to 8 lbs now!), it had to have been quite a while.  We believe a quieter home with no other animals or young kids would be right for Rose, given the fact that she seems to be easily startled by noise/too much activity.

Rose is Spayed, up to date on all Vaccines, and we did a full CBC panel – she is very, very healthy! If you are interested in adopting Rose, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Fred is outgoing, confident, and unshakable. The owner says he is fearless and will try to door dash if given the opportunity because he is curious. She almost lost him when he got out of the house. She has built him a catio and that keeps him safe with outdoor time. Fred is not as clingy as his sister; he likes to be a part the action of in the house.

The resident dog is a 1-year-old Australian shepherd. He will play with the dog a little bit but then wants to be left alone and will swat at the dog. The owner says he is wonderful around other cats and has helped her when she has fostered other cats in their home. He does have a problem with his sister now as well as the other cat in the home right now. This DSH he is living with now is very territorial, so they seem to clash. We believe they would do very well in a home with no other pets.

Fred is social towards people and will come sit by the owner, want pets, and belly rubs. He loves lying in the sunshine and playing with sting toys, tunnels, but not so much the laser toy. He uses a top entry litter box because he likes to over dig in the litter, and it will get all over the floor.

Most the time he is even-tempered and just likes chilling with the owner. The older he gets he likes his nap time. He likes fluffy blankets and likes to sleep with the owner. Fred is playful and loves belly rubs and bum scratches.

George has a submissive personality however she does get triggered by the resident dog and other cat. She is clingy with her owner, wants to be where she is. She loves her human and loves to cuddle up on the couch or in bed. She sleeps with the owner every night. She has been affectionate with her humans, but there are times it is hands off. She is not overly talkative, mostly talks when she wants something. Her activity level is about a six. The owner says she is a slinker, meaning she will secretively move around to position herself to watch what is going on in her environment. When the other animals get too close, she hisses and growls.

George has never showed any aggression toward people. When visitors come over, she will come out to see who is there and will rub up one of them again on her terms. She is slender, likes the sunshine and likes playing with the laser light and other string toys.

We believe that Fred and George would do very well in a quieter home with no other pets.

Fred and George are neutered, spayed, and up to date on Vaccinations. They have received excellent care from their loving family.

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

When we brought Thor into our program last year, it was due to litter box avoidance issues. He tested negative for UTI’s, crystals and stones. His Vet wasn’t sure what else to do, so unfortunately Thor had to go live in the Garage.

His owner DID tell us he was marking near the front and back doors, and we learned that there are cats roaming the neighborhood. We are convinced he is marking his territory, however if that isn’t the complete explanation – we do have other guesses.

We’re all too familiar here at Bengal Rescue with a common condition called Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD). This is common in all cats, not just Bengals, and we’ve seen it corrected with the use of behavioral medication therapy. We’ve asked Thor’s owners to get that medication for him and they will be starting him on it shortly.

To learn more about this VERY resolvable issue (FLUTD), please read our article:

https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

Thor is a wonderful Bengal! He is sweet, affectionate, loves to give his people head-bumps, and enjoys belly rubs.

He loves to play with his laser toy and is really good about making sure you don’t oversleep, once he knows your wakeup routine. He has a very sweet disposition and grew up with a six-year-old human (who is 10 now). So he does very well with children who have been taught proper handling techniques.

He did love his cat tree however he’s outgrown it. At his new home he’ll need something more appropriate such as a 72” sturdy tower.

Thor loves to eat his Royal Canin, Darwin’s Frozen Raw, and Sheba wet food and Fussy Cat dry food. He currently has two litter boxes, one with Pretty Cat litter, the other with Dr. Elsey’s.

Much of the time, when we move a cat out of their current home where they are experiencing litter box avoidance, this is resolved. We are getting him on medication, nonetheless, to prepare him for his transition.

Thor is Neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV / FIV. He received all of his vaccinations as a kitten. He’s overall a super healthy guy, and just needs a home that will work with him to correct any litter box avoidance, should it come up.

We did just that, and so far Bengal Rescue has spent $2,384.03 on medical testing and a dental. So when we say that Zeus comes “fully-loaded” – we aren’t kidding!

Zeus is a very calm, loving, gorgeous marbled Bengal. He loves food, and attention and so far – every human he has met! He doesn’t need constant attention, but he will definitely thrive if he gets it. He’s an absolute love bug, and can pretty much be bribed with food to do almost anything. His litter box usage is perfect. He enjoys chatting with the neighbor (human) who goes by his run daily. He’s been known to sleep with his feet in the air in the sunshine.

Like most Bengals, he is chatty and conversational, but he is definitely not loud! His Foster says that he is talkative but quiet, and that he sort of “mutters” at you with a low-level “wow wow wow!”

While Zeus is VERY healthy, he has tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This 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. 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…

Because his foster family has other cats who are FIV-negative, they are unable to allow him to interact with their own cats (so do not know how he is with other cats or dogs). He doesn’t give any indication that he is cat-reactive.
Zeus also has a VERY MILD case Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or HCM (this is actually common with Bengals from catteries that do not test the parents for this). It is in the early stages, and can be managed, and possibly medicated in the future. You can learn more about HCM here: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/…/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy

Because his current Veterinarian is extremely experienced with HCM and FIV, he took extra precautions to ensure that any anesthesia performed, was done as carefully as possible. He had a dental last week and had one broken tooth removed. He was also given an Echocardiogram to determine how severe his HCM might be (And whew! It is NOT severe).

Zeus will do great in a loving home, that has the time and ability to love him and give him a warm lap to cuddle in. Like all other cats, he loves sunshine and boxes to play in.

Zeus is neutered, fully vaccinated, and has also received extensive blood panel testing. His Veterinarian has declared that he is extremely healthy. He received an Ultrasound and an EKG as well.

Bengal Rescue spent over $2,384.03 on his medical testing and on his Dental. You won’t find another Bengal cat in rescue who has been given such extraordinary medical care!

He has become a little aggressive in his behavior with the owners which has amounted to the occasional nip / scratch (he would nip at his owner when she was paying attention to the baby, and not to him). They can see he’s not happy, and they believe Malvin would be better in a quieter home where he is the center of attention.

Malvin has not been around other cats and the owner doesn’t feel he would do well with other cats either. For this reason, Malvin needs to be the ONLY cat. Given the fact that Malvin does not like young children, we would only be comfortable placing him in a home with children who are ten years or older, and have been taught proper handling techniques.

Malvin can be chatty when he is seeking attention. Malvin loves laying on the couch next to his humans, scratches under the chin, playing with stick toys and looking out the windows observing the activity outside. He loves his tall cat towers and he will scratch the furniture, without adequate Cat Towers / Trees / Scratchers.

Malvin likes treats and loves his automatic water fountain. At night, he loves to cuddle his owners between their legs when they bring him to bed at night – especially when it is colder outside. He is used to having someone home and has a little separation anxiety when left alone.

Like most Bengals, he’s not a fan of being picked up and held. He also does not like harnesses and wants to stay indoors.

Malvin is currently on C-Fluoxetine, which is applied 1 time daily (transdermal – rubbed on the inside of his ear) to help his anxiety – they do think it has helped. In a new home with no baby and lots of attention, he may not need to continue this medication; sometimes things vastly improve when a cat is the center of attention.

Malvin is neutered and vaccinated. He is not experiencing any litter box avoidance issues. He has no known medical issues and has been regularly seen by the family Veterinarian.

The owners are looking to having Malvin re-homed after December 29th because they are going out of town starting on Dec 17th. There will be a pet sitter taking care of Malvin while the family is away.  His owners love him and sure hope that we can find Malvin a family who can give him all the attention he deserves.

If you are interested in adopting Malvin, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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

Like so many cats who end up in a Shelter, we have no idea why he was brought there. He is literally the most affectionate, fun, needy, and entertaining Bengal we’ve met in a while!

If you work from home and do Zoom calls – check out his photos. This is what you can expect, having Maverick in your life. He absolutely CRAVES attention, hugs, loves and kisses. We now think we should have named him Valentino, because he is such a lover!

Maverick has never met a stranger. He’s very friendly with everyone he has ever met. He’s been around dogs, cats and kids who have been coached about proper play techniques. He loves to be in the middle of all the action!

We’re looking for a busy family who can keep him entertained. We had a very difficult time getting any reasonable photos of him because he’s like The Matrix. He never stops! He loves to drop Bath bombs into the bathtub and play hockey with it for hours. He will make Biscuits in your lap for hours at a time, if you let him (they call him the MUFFIN MAN!).

If you have RULES in your house, Maverick is probably not the cat for you. He seems particularly obsessed with people food. He likes to climb on the dining table, kitchen counters, etc. and is quite good at stealing food. This guy is a BUNDLE of energy!! He is busy, busy, BUSY.

At his foster home, he’s the life of the party and they absolutely adore him. There has been only one small hiccup in his journey – unfortunately there were some kittens in the house that broke with an Upper Respiratory Infection. Maverick picked it up, and ended up with it too. So he has been treated with Penicillin and Terramycin (eye ointment). He’s doing really well now, and is just now completing his course of Terramycin.

Sable’s family loves her dearly but they have been unable to curb her excessive vocalization. There are many many ways to do this, including but not limited to a regular routine of play, treats and feeding. Bengals are notorious vocalizers. This is one of the traits that many experienced Bengal owners DO enjoy!

Sable is a very loving cat. She loves to crawl under the sheets and blankets with her humans and loves to sit in laps! She enjoys being with her people, thinks video calls are fun, and is all about eye contact and connecting with those around her. She also loves to gaze out the windows and birdwatch. Sable is definitely a “bush-dweller” and not a tree-dweller.

Sable likes dogs! She has not been around children but would likely do fine with children over the age of 12 who have been taught proper handling techniques.

Sable is exhibiting signs of food allergies so Sable’s adopter will need to be savvy about her diet. Sable does not like to walk on a harness or a leash, but she does enjoy time outside in the backyard (closely supervised).

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

A neighbor was alerted that the family intended to “drop them off at a park” (unaltered), so the rescue community including our friends at Cats in Tow, stepped in to pull them out of there and get them to safety.

A neighbor was alerted that the family intended to “drop them off at a park” (unaltered), so the rescue community including our friends at Cats in Tow, stepped in to pull them out of there and get them to safety. 

A neighbor was alerted that the family intended to “drop them off at a park” (unaltered), so the rescue community including our friends at Cats in Tow, stepped in to pull them out of there and get them to safety. 

The first stop was University Veterinary Center where three of the cats were taken. They received all of their vaccinations, treatment for ear mites, and were tested for parasites. Xanadu tested positive for Roundworm, which would require treatment over a number of weeks, as well as re-testing.

Thanks to Cats in Tow, we were able to secure her a Spay appointment, and she was spayed on February 4th.  Bengal Rescue had her medically boarded at University Veterinary Center, so that she could be monitored after her surgery.

While at the clinic, she was spoiled rotten! All of the Techs fell in love with her, including Dr. Ash who owns the clinic. She was so darling that one of the Vet Techs introduced her to her friend – who planned to adopt her.

On Thursday Feb 10, she brought her home to Foster and immediately declared to us “I LOVE HER.” That was that! Xanadu is now a permanent family member and will be loved all of the days of her life.

I was adopted as a kitten along with my litter brother. I was so cute as a kitten and I grew into a beautiful cat. My human Mom likes to take pictures and I like to pose and show off my golden shiny fur.

I turn 6 years old March 21, 2022. By the way, I like tuna birthday cakes. I have always lived with other cats, and while I have tolerated them, I have never liked sharing a home with any of them.

My humans have turned their house upside down to help me live with their other cats, but I want to be the one and only. My human Mom loves me so much and she knows that my best home is with no other cats and with a human who is home most of the time.

I love humans. In fact, I am the only cat in the house who greets people at the door. I am looking for a new forever home with no other pets and a human that is home most of the time who will dote on me.

I show affection by rubbing against my human’s legs, purring, and kneading with my paws. I love to sleep with my human if none of the other cats are nearby.

I am super smart. I can open drawers and cabinets and sneak inside. It’s like a puzzle game to me. I am also very athletic. I like to run and chase a wand toy and I can jump 3-4 feet into the air. I also love doing acrobatics by rolling over on the ground.

No cat is without their faults. I must be honest, once upon a time I had litter box issues. Let me explain. My brother frequently bothered me from the time I was a kitten. This caused me to be very anxious and pee on cat beds, inside cat tunnels, and in cat toy boxes.

My brother found a new forever home, and now I don’t have litter box issues anymore. Also, my human has not put out any of those tempting items anymore.

I am very vocal and love to communicate with my humans what my needs are, and I know exactly what I need. I free feed on Instinct Chicken dry food and I eat 1 packet of Reveal Tuna and Shrimp a day. I also enjoy Wholehearted tuna or chicken puree squeezable cat treats.

I love to watch people going about their day-to-day activities. I like hanging out in the kitchen counter on a drying towel and look out the window at birds. I can easily be picked up if my human needs to carry me somewhere. I like the football hold the most. Sometimes I will let my human Mom throw me over her right shoulder and pet me. I am spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.

My Mom and Dad have loved me all of the days of my life. They know I’m not happy sharing my home with the other cats. As hard as they have tried to make me happy, I just don’t want to live with roommates. This has been a tough decision for them but I promised them that I will thrive with the right forever family!  If you choose me to love, you won’t regret it!

~Love, Ananda

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

Peanut has not been around children or other cats, and he has been around a mellow dog and did “OK.” In general we find that if Bengals have not grown up with other pets, by the time they get to rescue, they are not necessarily “flexible” about joining a multi-pet household. We think he would likely do OK with children 10 years and up who have been taught proper play techniques.

Peanut loves to be outdoors on a harness and loves to look at birds. When he is not outdoors his owner plays “8 hours of birds” on YouTube for him – he loves to watch. He also loves his cat tree and loves to play with crumpled up paper. He loves to watch people cook (he’s a foodie!) and he really loves drinking out of his water fountain. Peanut is super affectionate and he LOVES curling up in soft fuzzy blankets for a nap. Peanut loves Morning cuddles as well.

Peanut does not like to be overstimulated, and like most Bengals he does not appreciate being picked up.

We think he would do great in a home where he has lots of room to run / play / stretch his legs. We think he would love a cat wheel, as well.

Peanut is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on Vaccinations. He has no litter box avoidance issues nor any medical conditions. If you are interested in adopting Peanut please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

She loves her Yeowww!!! Banana toy, and really enjoys playing with various wands and toys. Once she’s tuckered out, she loves to crawl under the covers for her afternoon nap. Keiko loves to lay against her human for pets and belly rubs, and Zoomies are an every night event!  She’s got a ton of energy, and so much love to give. Keiko has lived in her current home for a year and has really improved with love, kindness and yummy food.

In her current home, Keiko lives with a female DSH cat and we have been working with her owner for over a YEAR to try to get these two cats to even tolerate each other, let alone co-exist peacefully! We even brought in our Cat Behaviorist – yet as much as everyone has tried, these two cats just aren’t having it. For this reason she cannot be placed in a home with another cat.

Keiko hasn’t been around children or dogs. Given what she’s already been through, we hope to find someone who leads a pretty easy-going lifestyle, that is quieter and has a lot of love to give her.

Sweet Kieko does have some scars on her face due to severe reactions to food allergies (but we think that makes her even cuter!).  For this reason she cannot eat kibble or inexpensive canned food.  She is absolutely thriving on frozen raw and high-end canned food, and she loves to share roasted chicken or cheddar cheese with her human.

Keiko loves Churo lickable treats and is clicker-trained to touch her nose to the eraser for more treats.  When she was having a severe allergic food reaction, her owner eliminated all chicken and chicken by-products until her skin cleared up.  Her treats do not contain any chicken product, but she can eat canned food with chicken as long as it’s not chicken by-products (she gets little bumps on her head when she’s had too much chicken). Keiko also enjoys Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried raw (rehydrated with hot water).

Keiko has perfect little box manners, but like most Bengals, she stands while using it, so a 17” tall tote is a must. She’s currently using Arm n’ Hammer Slide litter.

Keiko’s human absolutely LOVES her, and this is a very devastating decision to have to make, in having to re-home her. The other cat was there first, and we do agree that Keiko would be much happier in a home where she has 100% free-roaming rights (currently there is a ton of separation happening, for the safety of both cats).

Keiko is Spayed, Vaccinated, and Microchipped.

If you think you could give Keiko the loving home she so dearly deserves, please fill out our Adoption Application. https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Saki is relatively quiet, and would love to be the queen of her household. Perhaps because of her experience with an aggressive housemate, she is not comfortable around other cats. We haven’t exposed her to dogs, but that might be equally difficult. She is quite shy and comes out to socialize when everyone is relaxing on the couch or sitting quietly. She has beautiful bengal markings and lovely fur, moderate energy, gently snores through long cat naps, and does not need constant attention. She chooses a favorite human and seeks her out for cuddles and pets. She’s not a fan of being picked up and generally scoots out of reach unless she approaches you on her own. She loves it if you scratch her on the head, behind her ears, and along her body when she’s cuddled up with you, she’ll reward you with satisfactory purrs.

After some initial months of hiding from everyone, her fosters have been able to draw Saki out. Her personality shows now and she wanders the house on her own, looking to snuggle up with her favorite person on the couch, occasionally talking to folks, and generally keeping a watchful eye on everything. She does not require engagement with her humans, preferring to watch the action from a safe distance. At the same time, she is easy to feed and 100% reliable with her litterbox. We have been providing water by bubbler and giving her dry food designed to improve urinary tract health to increase her drinking, which seems to have resolved an initial concern over concentrated urine. She is generally a low maintenance girl!

Saki’s family hopes to find her a home that will have no other pets- most especially no other cats. She would be a good fit for a calm, quiet household with only one or two people. She has not been around young children, so we’d like to find a home for her with no children, or mature children who are relatively quiet and have been taught proper petting and playing techniques. She does not require much space, and would be fine in a smaller home or apartment. 

Kylie’s family tested her for UTIs and she tested negative. The Veterinarian suspects Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD) which is one of the most common issues with cats. It is common – but it is also completely resolvable. To learn more about FLUTD please read our article: https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

Kylie is a VERY playful, very sweet girl. She loves the little girls in the home. She is NOT fond of the two large dogs in the home. She didn’t have any litter box avoidance issues at all when she was the only pet in the home. Since then she was joined by two dogs and another cat, and her family really believes she’d do best in a home with no other pets.

Kylie loves catnip, tall cat trees, gazing out the windows, and cuddling up with her humans. She loves to snuggle in bed and doesn’t even mind being picked up! She is super chatty and has the prettiest trill! She’s such a loving cat and her family truly loves her back. They simply want a home for her that will be less stressful and this is why they turned to us at Bengal Rescue for help. 

Kylie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and is NOT declawed. If you are interested in adopting beautiful Kylie, please fill out our adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The new family has two dogs and a cat, and unfortunately Callista is continuing to urinate inappropriately. She is negative for UTI / Crystals / Stones.

This is a COMPLETELY RESOLVABLE ISSUE. Please read our article on this topic. Callista is a GREAT girl and just needs a calm and loving home.

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

Family currently has her in her own safe room and she’s VERY happy with the arrangement. Given how busy the home is, they don’t want to have her living in an environment where she isn’t comfortable, and being isolated is far from ideal.

We’re looking for a Foster home nearby or even a potential adopter who has a home with no dogs and no cats.

Callista is spayed, vaccinated, and has been tested for UTIs. We believe she has Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder, which can be treated easily with a diet change.

If you are interested in Fostering Callista, please fill out our Foster application (we do not wish to transport far away so we’d like a Foster in Northern CA).

https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/foster/

If you are interested in Adopting Callista, please fill out our Adoption Application. We do not wish to transport far away so we’re looking for an adopter in Northern CA.

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

Romu is very chatty like most Bengal cats. He loves his human and will follow him around all over the house. He is affectionate and does that little kneading behavior on his human when they are sitting on the couch, so cute. He sleeps with the owner. He is not harness or leash trained.

Romu likes playing with stick wands and especially likes catnip toys. He is energetic and doesn’t seem to mind visitors coming to the house. He has not been around children so his new home would be better if there were only adults. He lives in a big house (4,200 sq.ft.) and has the run of it. Romu would not be happy in an apartment. He eats Taste of the Wild kibble and Fancy Feast wet food. He likes to play in water a little, but prefers to follow his owner from room to room.

Romu would benefit by being an ONLY and indoor cat. Because his present house has so many pets, we feel his behavior of trying to get out of the house can be corrected being an only cat.
All of that said, we just have to tell you – this guy is SO LOVING to his human, who is male. He literally cannot get enough love, and hugs. He loves to be held (SO RARE!!!) and he makes biscuits on his Daddy, while he is being held. We are so in love with him!

Romu is up to date on his vaccinations, he is neutered, microchipped, he has no litter box avoidance issues – he’s a really good guy.If you are interested in adopting Romu, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

They were told the girls were a bonded pair, but in time they realized that they really weren’t. Another family member met them and asked if they would let him take her home, so Arowyn’s sister went to a family member. She is absolutely thriving in their home and is definitely the Queen!

After her sister left, Arowyn now had the opportunity to be the Queen Bengal of the household – and she loved it! However – the only thing she did not love is being transitioned from having outdoor access to being an indoor-only cat.

Before you draw any inaccurate conclusions – her unhappiness with being indoors did NOT lead to any litter box avoidance issues. She was not door-darting or trying to escape, or being destructive in any way at all. Arowyn simply was not used to living in such a busy bustling house with many family members (human and four-legged). She took to hiding, and seeking out refuge, whenever more than a few people had gathered in her space.

Reluctantly, her family drew the conclusion that she would do much better in a home that is a little less busy in terms of people and pets. So we hope to find a home for Arowyn where she’ll be the center of attention and be able to give and receive the love she so dearly desires.

Her family tells us:

“Arowyn is a big ball of fluff who loves to be with you 24/7 – and I do mean 24/7! She loves her ears scratched like a dog and her cheeks rubbed and she especially loves gentle butt-rubs.

She doesn’t mind dogs or cats but she REALLY doesn’t like to be around a lot of people. She likes to knead the floor and soft blankets, but like MOST Bengals, she doesn’t like to be picked up (let her come to you).”

Overall Arowyn has an amazing temperament, she loves to bond with humans, she’s playful, and such a blur that we had a very hard time getting great photos for this post!

Arowyn is Spayed, Microchipped, and up-to-date on Vaccinations. She has all of her claws and is very polite with them. She was tested for FeLV, FIV, Feline Coronavirus, and Calicivirus and she tested negative for all of these possible conditions.

If you have the love, time, desire, and ability to give Queen Arowyn the good life, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

According to his Foster, Wally is VERY sweet, loving and chatty. He has PURRFECT litter box skills and he is of course, neutered, vaccinated, and super healthy. He arrived in Foster on Saturday October 30 and he’s already so settled in!

Wally is super-affectionate, but he does not like to be in isolation. He definitely suffers from separation anxiety. We would love for him to go to a loving home that has lots of time to dedicate to him.

The Shelter told us that Wally does not like other cats, however our Foster did introduce him to her calm Male Bengal and did not have a bad reaction to the meeting. We believe that if he lived with a mellow and easygoing cat, provided proper introductions were done (this process takes weeks) – he could do OK.

Wally does well with our Foster’s daughter, who is 10 and has a lot of good experience with Bengals. We would be open to him going to a home with older children.

If you have the time and ability to give Wally a loving forever home, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The new family was delighted to have Pebbles and BamBam, and brought them home when they were four years old. They were not familiar with the Bengal breed but they knew these girls needed a loving home and they were happy to love them, and give them a fresh start.

What they didn’t know is that Bengals don’t always operate “as advertised.” There is so much information on the web that identifies Bengals as “dog loving, kid loving, basically a leopard in your living room.” They soon discovered that these beautiful girls needed a lot more attention than they expected, and that the girls really weren’t huge fans of the dogs.

Pebbles and BamBam’s family would love for them to go to a family that is prepared for the energetic nature of Bengals, who will be able and willing to give them a lot of attention.

Pebbles loves chasing toys, climbing up high, chasing laser pointer dots, and really anything that she can try to get a paw on! She is incredibly vocal and communicates when she needs something. She also loves running on her exercise wheel, when given the chance!

BamBam yells for petings, and will jump to an open and high area for this, when she’s comfortable where she is. She likes to rest in cat beds as well as nooks, so cat beds with holes are her favorite.

They are both very loving cats when they warm up to you. They do allow belly rubs and sometimes that’s what they want most! Pebbles is more inclined to lay around with people, but BamBam takes a little more time to get to know you, before she’ll indulge in a cuddle session.

Pebbles and BamBam have not been around children. They may do OK with children 10 years and older, provided that they have been taught proper handling techniques. While they have been around dogs, it is more like they ”tolerate” the dogs, rather than thrive with them.

Pebbles did have some litter box avoidance issues, and was taken to the Vet where they found she had crystals in her urine. Her family is working to address this with a diet change and better litter box maintenance. That said, we do believe they would both thrive on a raw food diet, and would also appreciate a water fountain that is properly maintained.

Pebbles & BamBam are declawed (not by the current owner), spayed, and up to date on Vaccinations. If you are interested in adopting Pebbles & BamBam, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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Maki lives with a gentle boarder-collie dog who he gets along quite well with. He’s also been exposed to other dogs that were being fostered, and he didn’t seem to mind them so long as they were cat-friendly.

Maki hasn’t been around other cats, but he has been around children who were well-trained about proper cat handling techniques.

Despite being a really winsome and fantastic Bengal, sometimes living circumstances can change through no fault of the cat’s or the human. Maki’s owner is working much longer hours than she anticipated, and has had to start traveling as well. Maki is not pleased with the long hours that he spends on his own, and when his owner travels – he has to stay with family. This has been very disruptive for Maki – he craves stability and consistency (like all Bengals do, to be honest).

Recently Maki began to avoid using the litter box. This usually occurs during the time his owner is traveling or right after his owner has traveled. His owner sought out medical evaluation, and she is practicing best litter box maintenance, but these incidents continue to occur (approximately every 3 weeks or so). He was checked for UTI / crystals / stones and he tested negative.

It is possible that Maki could have a condition commonly referred to as FLUTD – this is easily resolved. For more information about FLUTD please read our article on the topic. https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

We have seen many cases like this, here at Bengal Rescue. Often times when cats are demonstrating litter box avoidance, if UTI / Crystals / Stones and FLUTD are ruled out (which it has been in Maki’s case), it is usually an environmental issue. These are sensitive cats who crave ROUTINE and attention. When they do not receive this constancy, this is when litter box issues can crop up.

Ok so enough about the flare-ups due to travel and need for more attention. Let us tell you more about Maki!

Maki is the life of the party! He always greets new people in the home like he’s always known them. He does not have a shy bone in his body.

Maki is SO playful! He loves his catnip toys, he goes crazy playing in his cat tunnel, he loves his cat tower and his scratching post / tower. He loves to lounge in the sun, and to climb onto the kitchen counter to see what his humans are doing (if that freaks you out, please don’t apply unless you’re willing to follow our humane guidelines for retraining him not to do that).

NEWS ALERT. This is a cat who was trained at a young age to have his nails clipped! He’s also harness / leash trained, and loves to give “high-fives” (one of the building block steps in clicker-training).

We are proponents of Raw-feeding for Bengals, and thankfully his owner is also aware of the benefits. Maki eats Primal chicken / salmon raw and his sparkling coat and great digestive system is a testament to the benefits of raw-feeding.

Maki loves to nap in his human’s lap. He loves to be wherever his people are. He has a sunny good nature, he is kind, affectionate and loving. He definitely will speak up when he’s hungry! He’s not “over the top” loud but he’s definitely a great communicator.

Maki is neutered, received all of his vaccinations as a kitten (we’re in agreement with that), and he is strictly indoors.

If you think you have the right family to give Maki the attention and love he would love and appreciate, please fill out our Adoption application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The wonderful folks at Cache County did everything to accommodate him, and fell in love with him immediately! That said, they knew that he needed to get out of that environment and directly to a breed-specific rescue. We’re so glad they called us.

Within a matter of hours, one of our most amazing Fosters who has tons of Bengal experience hopped right into her car and did a 4-hour round trip drive to get him. He’s currently in Foster with her.

From the get-go, our Foster absolutely could not believe what a SWEET, loving and relaxed guy Causie is! She tells us that he is an absolute LOVE BUG. He is playful, good-natured, and he loves to make biscuits. He is extremely bright, engaging, and loves humans. Oh and he is HUGE!!! He weighs 18 pounds. He’s not exactly overweight – he has a really big frame. If you have a big lap you’d like to fill, Causie is your guy!

The Shelter told us that he does not like other cats, and our Foster has been able to confirm this. We don’t have any information about whether or not he’s been around dogs or kids. For this reason we believe that he would do great in a home with no other pets.

Despite the fact that he is front-paw declawed, Causie has PURRFECT litter box skills. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested negative for FeLV / FIV. The Veterinarian who cared for him at the shelter says he has a little bit of tarter on his teeth, but other wise he’s in really great health. Bengals can live to be 20, so don’t let his age put you off. Causie is an AMAZING cat who has so much love to give!

As it always goes with Fostering, the new cat in the household needs to be set up with their own room and isolated from other pets in the home, while they acclimate. In this case, Causie’s room is a bathroom (thought it is much bigger than the kennel he was in at the Shelter). We know he would love windows to gaze out of, and room to roam – so we’d like to place him ASAP in either a Foster-to-adopt home or a forever home.

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

Once he got to his Foster Mom, we learned a whole lot more about him. His Foster says that Pistol is a very loving, highly energetic boy who likes to trot (literally has the cutest horse-like trot) and will lead the way when you have food in your hands. He loves to play chase with other cats, jump on anything and follow his human friend around. He LOVES conversation and will generally give you a definitive answer every time! He loves affection, though he may get up, wander and circle back again for more loving. He especially appreciates chin rubs and will tell you how much.

Pistol absolutely loves bird watching and will chat away like a broken record just at the site of a bird from the window. You will know when birds are in view!

Pistol also loves water and will hang out near all waterworks when his human friend is near. He appreciates feathered and furry-ended toys that involve his human’s interaction. He LOVES attention and therefore is well suited to an environment where he has plenty of love throughout the day.

Pistol is really not fond of dogs. He lived with two dogs, one of which was returned to the shelter for biting; the other was a very huge dog that made him super nervous, so his owner had him living in the laundry room after they moved to their new place. He did live with a Bengal cat who he loved dearly, but when he met his Foster’s Bengal, he was definitely trying to dominate. He may do OK with a mellow cat who will let him be in charge.

Pistol has not been around children. For this reason we think if he goes to a home with children, they would need to be 10 or older and must have been taught proper handling / play techniques.

Pistol is neutered, front-paw declawed, and up to date on shots. Recently he had a full blood panel / health check. His Veterinarian absolutely adores him and reports that he is very very healthy.

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

She has been an absolute delight and her family loves her dearly. They didn’t expect this but they ended up retiring early and have started traveling, leaving Josie at Park City Pet Resort. She is of course spoiled rotten there – but they feel like she needs to be in a family that will have plenty of time for her, and lots of companionship.

Josie LOVES other cats. We would love for Josie to be adopted by a family that has another cat and potentially even a friendly dog (she currently shares her home with a mellow Yorkie / Miniature Schnauzer. She could do well with children aged 10 and up, who have been taught proper handling techniques. She is such a loving and social girl, with so much energy. We hope to find her a family that is as busy as she is!

Josie is harness / leash trained and she loves to talk. She is always happy to tell her humans what she needs, and when she needs it! She lets her humans know when she is in the mood for cuddles, and attention.

Josie is a climber – she loves tall cat trees, scratching posts and other “up high” vantage points. She loves paper bags, feather toys and small balls and mice. She loves to zip around the house and really loves being chased. She is extremely curious so any cabinet door or drawer that is partially open, she will get into.

While she definitely doesn’t appreciate strangers picking her up, Josie does allow her humans to pick her up and carry her. Josie is definitely a door-darter, so her new family will have to be careful not to let her escape. We’re hoping a busy family will keep her entertained and help curb her desire to go outside.

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

We were able to secure her a foster, and she went to a lovely home where the people were retired and there were no children or any other pets present.

Over the last few months she has been THRIVING. Her foster family could not imagine being without her. They decided to adopt her – and Jade was finally home.

Fostering is truly the biggest gift we can give the cats in our program, who are failing to thrive. We are absolutely over the moon about Jade’s good fortune, to finally find a home where she can be herself.

Angy is HIGH energy. He loves to take frequent walks on his harness and leash. He is extremely athletic and needs a lot of stimulation to combat boredom. We think he would do great in a home that has time to keep him occupied, offering things such as climbing walls / shelves, an exercise wheel, and other interactive play-things.

Like lots of other Bengals, Angy is not a cuddly guy. He can be affectionate when he settles down (when his batteries are fully discharged), but he’s not a lap cat. Angy is incredibly smart, talkative and playful, the rest of the time. He loves to be where his humans are, he loves going on leashed walks in the yard or the neighborhood, he loves chasing toys, eating catnip, and playing fetch. Another thing he enjoys is trying to dismantle his water fountain (LOL).

Currently Angy has to be separated from the rest of the household, due to his aggressive behavior towards the other cats. We would love to find a home for Angy where where he can have full reign, and all of the attention.

Angy HAS been around dogs and provided the dog is not cat-aggressive, he should do fine in a home with a dog. He has not been around children. We would consider a home with children who have been taught proper handling techniques, provided that they are ten years and up.

Angy has no litter box avoidance issues. He has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

If you think you have the time and energy to devote to Angy, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

After the girls left, Bentley wasn’t getting the attention that he needed, or the play time that helps him burn off his energy. His owners work approximately 10 hours a day, and without all of the extra attention he was used to – Bentley began to act out.

Soon Bentley began to annoy the older cats in the home, to a point where they now absolutely are exhausted by his antics. When he can’t get their attention, he will pester them to the point of fights. They want long snoozes in the sun, not the crazy activities of a 7-year-old who wants projects and people to help him with his boredom!  Between the older cats now constantly having to hide from Bentley, and Bentley not getting the hint, it seems that everyone would be a lot happier if Bentley had a home that was better suited for his personality and needs.

Bentley loves attention and is a very interactive cat. He loves to dash through the house, running and jumping on things. He loves his tall cat trees, and when he’s finally run out of gas – he likes to curl up in them for a nap. When he has a human to sleep with, he loves to sleep on the bed either between his human’s legs or at the bottom of the bed.

Bentley isn’t overly loud but he definitely will meow loudly at breakfast time, and also greet you in the AM to say hello. He isn’t overly vocal so we’ll call him “conversational.”

Bentley loves playing with cat toys and chasing laser beams. When he does finally wear himself out he’s down to lay on a pillow in front of the fireplace, or curl up in your lap if you have a blanket. We think he would thrive with an owner who could offer him a lot of enrichment, including an exercise wheel, shelving to climb, a water fountain, and perhaps occasional walks on a harness.

Bentley’s owner reports that he grew up with the two resident labs, and that they “co-exist” great. But he has had some incidents of pooping outside of the litter box. We believe we’ve identified the cause of this. His owner didn’t know that the rule of thumb is to completely clean out litter boxes with soap and water, on a monthly basis. Now that his boxes are getting better deep cleaning, Bentley is not having this problem (he was checked by a Veterinarian and there was no medical cause for this).

Bentley is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and is not declawed. He was treated many years ago for a Urinary Tract Infection and the Vets asked them to put him on the Royal Canin diet. We believe that Bentley would do even better on a Raw food diet.

If you are interested in adopting Bentley, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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

Rosie’s family loves her dearly. She adopted her family at the age of two, when she was allowed to wander the neighborhood. She loved coming to her neighbor’s house and even got along with their resident dog. When her original family planned a move to ID, they tearfully blessed leaving Rosie behind with their neighbors who loved her so much.

Since that time, Rosie has been strictly indoors. She is a beautiful, loving, playful, snuggly girl. She loves to be held by her humans and her contented purrs are LOUD! She sleeps on her human’s stomach at night and loved to be kissed on the head. She loves conversation with her humans, and always listens intently to whatever they have to say, and responds accordingly.

Rosie loves to “tunnel” in the covers of her owner’s bed. She is just a love bug!!

One of Rosie’s favorite things is to bat around her toys that rattle when she chases them. She loves to grab onto a chair leg and roll around it doing somersaults – she finds even the smallest things entertaining! She loves her cardboard scratcher, her cat castle with high perches to hang out on, that has sisal rope for her to scratch on (she is really good about never scratching the furniture).

Rosie loves to gaze out the windows, when she’s not sprinting through the house saying “catch me if you can!” When her family says “I’m going to get you!!!” She delightedly scrambles under the bed, waiting to be “caught.” At which point her family wiggles her feather teaser toy on the fishing wand, letting her bat at it from under the bed. She’ll then come dashing out to get it and play chase. She loves that so much!

When snuggling with her humans, she loves kisses on the top of her head, and for her humans to talk sweetly and gently to her. She loves to lick her humans in a motherly way. She loves to soothe. Mornings are her most loving times – you simply can’t pet her enough!  Her little motor just hums and hums along.

Rosie is sensitive to her humans. One of her humans has suffered from a long-term health condition. Whenever he’s not feeling well – she knows it. If the door is shut, she’ll do everything possible to come in and comfort him. He’s the one that is able to snuggle her in his arms like a baby (she doesn’t let anyone else do that).

Her family says: “We are heartbroken to re-home her. We love the way she “talks” with us, like she’s telling a fascinating story. We love the way she snuggles with us, sleeps with us, plays with us, entertains us with her catnip antics. We love how she will grudgingly eat, just to please us, and in general, how happy she makes us each and every day. We love her facial expressions and her body language, which can be hilarious one moment, and soulful the next. We love how she chose us to be her family and we know we’ll never recover from this painful action we’re forced to make in finding her a new home.

Rosie has not been around children or other cats (at her original home there were other pets and children, and the family believes that this is why she picked a new family…). For those reasons, Rosie would love to be the “only Queen” in the home where her humans will be home a lot and eager to give her the love and attention she so yearns. Because she has high energy and is so devoted to her humans, we don’t see a reason why she wouldn’t be able to check every box her family might be looking for!

Rosie is a HEALTHY girl. She has no litter box avoidance issues. She is spayed and microchipped. She did receive all of her vaccinations early in life, and given she’s not had access to the outdoors her owners did not see reason to keep vaccinating her (and we agree).

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

Initially, they were living in a large Catio but now they do have access to the entire home. Even after that integration, it remains obvious that Blu and Zorro would really prefer a home without the stress of living with active dogs.

Blu is a gentle and loving soul with the most amazing temperament. He can be shy and reserved with strangers, but when he feels comfortable and safe, he becomes all Bengal! He is STRONG yet agile. He can jump an incredible distance, even though he’s a large cat! He loves to jump and climb on high surfaces, including the rafters.  He has huge beautiful eyes that are so calming – he’s just a gorgeous and gentle soul. He’s great with the kids and loves to cuddle and be pet once he feels safe.

Zorro is a FUN cat. Zorro is bold, tenacious and curious. He loves to play and explore. He is quick to interact and doesn’t have a single unkind bone in his body!  He is smaller than Blu, yet he always wins their wrestling matches.  When they have finally worn each other out, they are known to curl up together to nap on their human’s bed.

Both cats are such a joy! They have had absolutely no litter box avoidance issues.  They are content to scratch on their given scratches and leave the furniture alone.  They don’t eat house plants and have never as much as hissed at anyone. They have done well with the children in the home who are five and seven year’s old (they were raised to understand respectful petting / play).

Blu and Zorro seem to do ok with the small resident dog, however they definitely are uncomfortable with large dogs. They will be wonderful companions to a lucky  home where they can feel safe from (large) dogs.

Currently they are eating dehydrated raw with a little raw kibble. Blue has lost a great deal of weight (which is good – he was overweight), however he still needs to lose a little to get to a better and healthier weight.

He has a tendency to steal Zorro’s food so it’s important to supervise mealtime.

Blu and Zorro are neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. They both have all of their claws, and are not microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Blu and Zorro, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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

Unfortunately Winston’s owner has been struggling to get his dietary requirements under control. He is suffering from allergies likely caused by a reaction to the chicken by-products found in so many commercial foods.

Winston will need to be fed a raw diet. Raw feeding is not necessarily expensive! Please read our article about this for more information:

https://bengalrescue.org/resources/feeding-your-cat/

Winston’s owner also works long hours during the graveyard shift, which is not ideal for him. He’s got all the energy you would expect in such a young guy, and he needs a home that will have the time to devote to keeping him exercised and stimulated.

Winston is looking for a family that will have lots of love and attention to give him. He needs tall cat towers, and even an exercise wheel. Winston loves to sleep in his owner’s bed, and watch birds out the window. He is a huge fan of automatic toys, crinkle balls, and ping-pong balls.

It should be noted that Bengals who are this young need extreme “Child-Proofing” in the home. Winston was treated at the young age of three-months-old for ingesting a string. For this reason, any home that Winston goes to must have all dangerous objects secured. This includes plastic, string, window cords, zip ties, hair ties – basically anything that he could possibly chew or ingest.

Winston loves to play fetch, and once he’s all tuckered out he turns into quite the snuggly little guy. He’s known to crawl into laps and doesn’t mind being picked up, at the right times. He does love belly rubs when he’s not in play-mode (if he IS in play-mode, expect to be bitten or scratched – that’s his way of saying “STOP – not now!”).

Like most Bengals, Winston is chatty – he does love to talk. Winston is definitely not a fan of carriers. He’ll need further training to get comfortable with riding in a carrier. He does allow his owner to clip his nails, which is important because he super active and could leave “skid marks” from his claws on certain furniture (inadvertently).

Winston loves to play with running water. He’ll hang out with you when you are showering or bathing. In general, wherever you are – that’s where he wants to be.

Winston was raised in a small cattery where he lived with other cats. Because of his age, he should be able to adjust to a busier family, provided that proper introductions are made. Please, no children under the age of ten years old.

Winston is neutered, vaccinated and otherwise very healthy. He has no litter box avoidance issues. His Breeder tested his Parents for FeLV and HCM and they both tested negative.

If you are interested in adopting Winston, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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

Moose is a confident and handsome young guy, who just turned one year old.

His owners surrendered him for inappropriate urination, however he is having absolutely no issues at the Vet Clinic (he did not have a Urinary Tract Infection but he did have crystals, which has resolved with him being on a Hills C/D diet). The Veterinarian believes he possibly has FLUTD (read more about that here: https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/ ), but that’s not something we can 100% confirm, considering that we don’t know anything about Moose’s owner’s litter box maintenance and environment.

Moose seems to get along with other cats, so long as the other cats are not aggressive. Because of this, Moose is able to comfortably co-exist with the other cats at the clinic. When his prior owners tried to re-home him to a friend with dogs, he did not seem happy with the arrangements and peed on the dog beds. He would likely do well in a home with mellow cats but not dogs. No children under the age of 10, please.

Moose is Neutered and is up-to-date on vaccinations. Moose has all his claws, is not microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV / FIV.

If you are interested in adopting Moose, please fill out our Adoption Inquiry:

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

Tiggy is a DOLL!!! He is super-clingy, needy and loving. He lived in a home with two young cat-friendly dogs (a Shepherd and a Pit-bull mix). He also lived with other cats and he has a really easygoing attitude towards other pets.

He has not been around young children. We think he would do best with children who are good with cats aged 10 or older.

Tiggy definitely suffers from separation anxiety – during his quarantine period in Foster (to protect the resident pets from any potential illness) he definitely let his Foster Mom know he was NOT OK with being separated. Poor buddy!

Now that he’s out of quarantine, he’s trying to make friends with the resident cats (one of whom is NOT impressed). Tiggy is super playful, loves his cat trees, water fountain and toys. He has the most pleasant disposition and he really is a people pleaser. Tiggy is ALWAYS ON THE MOVE. So much so it was really hard for his Foster to get photos – he never stops! He definitely wants a family who will keep him busy!

Tiggy has no litter box issues or any other medical issues. He was initially neutered and vaccinated at a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, by his owner. So he has a “slight” ear-tip that these clinics do. We think it’s charming!

We’re super excited to find him his forever family. If you are interested in adopting Tiggy, please fill out our Adoption Inquiry: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

Spot is now living in a small apartment and is unable to use his Cat Wheel and can no longer have the cat-climbing shelves on the walls that he so dearly enjoyed in the prior house they lived in. He dearly misses that, as well as the room to run and stretch his legs, and climb up high to look out on the world below.

He would love to find a loving home that can offer him all of the catification that he was previously accustomed to. He is a super loving, playful and active boy who hopes to find a family to love him all of the days of his life (Bengals can live to be 20!).

Spot gets along with cat-friendly dogs. He hasn’t been around other cats so we’re not sure how he would do with a cat-friendly mellow cat. If you have other pets, a slow introduction would be required (read about that process here https://bengalrescue.org/resources/introducing-pets/).

Children under the age of ten make him nervous. He would be happy to live in a home with older children who have been taught appropriate cat-handling techniques.

Spot is a VERY vocal Bengal. If you don’t like chatty Bengals, Spot is definitely not for you! But if you love a conversational cat, Spot will definitely hold up his end of the conversation! He does suffer from Separation Anxiety though – if you have to leave a lot, you’ll hear him crying for your return, when you leave. For this reason, we hope to find him a home where he’ll have regular company.

Here are some of the things that Spot loves:

Mouse toys, catnip, pillows, laser pointer play, cuddles, running, running on his cat wheel, window-gazing, food food and MORE food, treats, scratching posts, climbing on cat wall shelving, and sleeping between his human’s legs underneath the covers 🙂

Here are the things that Spot does NOT love: Being left alone, baths, nail clipping, and being chased by a toddler.

Spot is neutered, vaccinated, FeLV / FIV negative, and microchipped. Spot has PERFECT litter box skills and no litter box avoidance, whatsoever.

If you think you could give Spot a wonderful place in your heart and home, please fill out our Adoption Application:

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

Recently Bella began to excessively vocalize in the Apartment and her owner is now at risk for eviction.

Bella is sleeping less now, and pacing the Apartment frequently. She is just not who she used to be. She has also been struggling from time to time with litter box avoidance.

During happier days, she did enjoy the company of dogs. She has not been around cats or children, so we hope to find her a home where she will feel comfortable and not face new challenges.

Bella absolutely loves going to parks and other places on her harness. She loves humans and is always happy to meet a new one. She is incredibly loving when she is feeling safe.

Here are some of the other things Bella loves:

Running on her cat wheel, sunning, playing, fetching, eye contact, petting, rolling on the carpet and HAVING HER BELLY RUBBED!!! (Lots of Bengals hate that!!!), meeting new people, exploring, climbing, playing hide and seek, playing soccer and tag! She also loves to help her humans do chores around the house, whatever the project – she’s up for it!

Bella has the most expressive eyes, loving personality, and ability to comfort her humans when they are feeling sad or are feeling sick. She has a beautiful, silky glitter coat that is super low-dander and amazing.

Bella is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and overall very healthy. If you are interested in adopting Bella, please fill out our Adoption Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

He loves to ham it up for the camera and has been spotted (no pun intended as he’s striped) all over the internet, including on Bengal Rescue’s very own pages.

Recently we thought about introducing him to Bengal Rescue’s Spokes-meowdel Maxy, but then realized they were not willing to share the spotlight with each other. They have their careers to consider, after all!

Now you may be wondering why such a spectacular cat might be in need of a new family, but it’s pretty obvious to us. Zana came home to his family as a kitten with his littermate sister, 5 years ago. They were doing very well initially. But as Zana got older, he grew to be more and more dominant with his sister Ananda, to the point of really bullying her which resulted in serious litter box avoidance for Ananda.

We worked with the family over the last year, to help coach them on all the things that could be done to ease the tensions. Ananda ended up being prescribed medication for this and his family did see good results for Ananda. That was a relief.

As they worked to try everything to create peace for these two siblings, they began to realize that Ananda wasn’t the problem. It was Zana who was instigating. This began the journey that lasted many more months, as they tried to curb this behavior with Zana.

Unfortunately it’s reached the point where it is obvious that trying to erase the dominance out of Zana, is really a lost cause. Boy is he independent and he likes to do things his way. He feels no guilt about that, and we totally understand where he is coming from.

Both of Zana’s humans have busy jobs, even though they get to work from home. That said, it doesn’t allow them the dedicated time that Zana needs, to attend to his high energy and chronic boredom.

His owner tells us:

“If he could spend the entire day outside on a harness with his humans, playing all day with his humans and his toys, being given puzzles to solve, and generally having 100% of the attention (when he’s not napping), that would be his dream life!”

Zana lives in an all-cat household consisting of six felines. He’s the live-wire, of the bunch. Everyone else is pretty low key. We believe that Zana would do very well in a family that has tons of energy, and even a cat-friendly dog to horse around with (he previously lived with a Shih Tzu and they got along great!).

Zana has met children, and did OK but he’s never lived with them. We think he would do well with children 12 or older, who know how to be respectful of his boundaries.

Zana loves human attention more than ANYTHING on EARTH. He loves to greet people at the door, and he’s never been shy of strangers. He loves to be petted, and will give you a ton of head-butts to let you know how much he appreciates you. If you plop on the couch with a blanket in your lap to watch TV, don’t be surprised if he climbs into your lap. He’s such a lover!

Zana is harness-trained, and he really loves spending time outdoors with his Humans. Be warned though – he really REALLY loves it and he’s wicked-smart. He will be able to figure out how to open your sliding doors to get outside, so his owner will need to secure the doors accordingly.

Zana loves to spend the mornings and evenings bouncing off the walls with the zooms – but he never causes damage. He just has a ton of energy to burn and would do very well with a Cat Exercise Wheel. When his batteries FINALLY wear out, he loves to go crawl into a dark closet or space to recharge.

Zana is definitely vocal! He will tell you exactly what he wants, and when he wants it. He loves to follow his humans around the house and he’s BIG on eye contact. He is all about communication. He wants to take part in what you are doing – whatever it is.

Zana is Neutered and Microchipped. He is up-to-date on his Vaccinations and he has no litter box issues. Zana was previously  diagnosed with Eosinophilic Granuloma. This is a genetic skin disease which is controlled via diet changes, when it arises. It hasn’t happened in years, since they got him on Instinct Chicken.

Occasionally in the springtime, he suffers from Springtime mild asthma. The first time it happened he went on a short round of Prednisone. The second time he experienced this, it resolved without intervention.

If you think Zany Zana is the right match for you and your family, please fill out our adoption application

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

One of our amazing partners in Las Vegas had him in temporary foster, and they called us to see if we could help. They thought that he would be better served with a breed-specific rescue – we’re so glad they called us.

We immediately got him into an amazing Foster home who has fostered for us before. His foster has oodles of Bengal experience, and we knew she would be able to tell us all about what he likes and what he doesn’t.

She quickly found out what he loves and what he doesn’t. We hope we will find a family for River who can meet his needs, and he’s not too demanding at all!

River loves humans. He is loving, snuggly and purry. He wants to be wherever his humans are! River loves his cat trees, and looking out the windows and spotting wildlife. He loves to be brushed, and TV time is definitely something he looks forward to!

Much to everyone’s surprise – he is also a HUGE fan of classical music! He loves to sit on the piano while his very talented “Junior Foster” plays amazing music for him (check out his video on our Instagram #officialbengalrescue)

River is also CHATTY. If you want a quiet cat, well he’s not for you. He loves to have conversations. He’ll be the first to ask you when you come home, how your day was – and also – how long will it take you to figure out he needs your attention RIGHT MEOW!

As you can see from the photo – he is harness trained – however you must be warned – he will not be led. If you want to be dragged behind him by a leash, he’s 100% game for that He’ll need some work to be less “adventuresome.”

At his foster home – there are other cats (Bengals) in the house. His foster Mom took care not to try to introduce him too soon – and that was smart. It turns out that River does NOT like other cats. The foster’s cats are very sweet and have been around others, but it seems that River will not tolerate even the sight of them. We think he would do best in a home with no other cats.

River has not been around dogs, so we don’t think given his temperament, it would be a good idea to place him with dogs either.

We are hoping to find a loving home for River that does not have other cats, does not have dogs, and if there are children, that they are at least 10 years old (or older) and have been taught proper play / love techniques. Prior Bengal experience is not required, because he’s a really sweet and overall easy-going guy.

River has been neutered, he is very healthy and up to date on his Vaccinations (including Rabies vaccine).

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

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 loves Tigresa, he’s finally reached the conclusion that she would do best in a home with no other pets.

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 has not had 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. Due to the separation necessary between her and the other resident cat, her owner hasn’t been able to get too much play out of her, but we do believe that if she’s the only Queen in the home, she will feel more confident to let her kitten out!

Tigresa is Spayed, 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/

Rarely do we find a family who is capable and Bengal-experienced, who could adopt three cats at once – but this is what we are hoping for. 

Bora Bora is a snuggly, sweet and loving 7-year-old female Sepia Bengal. She was very devoted to her human Dad and was with him to the very end. She really misses him, and is taking so much comfort from her beloved boys. She has a lovely disposition, she’s not overly high energy. She’s a real joy to be around and is not demanding or loud. 

Kona is a gorgeous Brown-rosetted 6-year-old boy. He is charming, confident, easygoing, and wants to be wherever the humans are. He loves his cat trees, cat wheel, and he is super affectionate towards everyone he meets. 

Taha’a is a stunning “Blue” Bengal who is 6 years old and the LIFE OF THE PARTY. He will literally smother you in kisses – just try to stop him! Taha’a is affectionate, humorous and loving. He loves his Mom Bora Bora, and he loves his brother Kona. He is such an amazing guy!

They are spayed and neutered. Due to the sudden nature of their Dad’s passing, the family is unable to locate their Veterinary paperwork at the moment. They will be taken to the Vet next week for exam / assessment. There are no litter box issues or other medical or behavioral challenges. 

This family has not been around other cats, dogs, or children.

All three of them are exceptionally loving cats. This is a wonderful family that we simply do not want to split up. Their Daddy loved them dearly, and it is obvious in seeing their personalities and temperament. 

If you are interested in adopting this Tahitian Islands Family, please fill out our Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Their owner loves them dearly, but due to circumstances far beyond her control, she needs to find them a loving forever home.

Weighing in at just 6 lbs (Runt) and 7 lbs (Mama Kookoos), they are TINY. They live in a busy home with other cats and they do love dogs! They have not been around children so we would not want to place them in a home with children, under the age of 10.

Like most Bengals, they can be shy with strangers (Runt is the shyer of the two), and they are not lap cats. They love toys, their cat trees, and watching the birds outside. They are not leash trained. They love their water fountain and are currently on a dry food diet (Blue Buffalo Duck).

These ladies are spayed, received their vaccinations when they were kittens, and they are not microchipped. They have not had access to the outdoors and we will place them as indoor-only cats.

They are super sweet pair who want someone to play and cuddle with! They are active, live with another Tabby cat (who the family would love to place with them if possible). They love to sleep with their owner on the bed and they have a surprisingly easygoing manner, considering they are Bengals. But – like most Bengals, they DO not like to be picked up and they like snuggle time, on their own terms.

They are up to date on their vaccines, and are spayed & neutered.

Cheetah and Hariri are living in Turlock CA which is in between Modesto and Fresno. If you would like to adopt this gorgeous pair, please submit an application. https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

We are looking for a quieter home, where Boo can get all of the love and attention she would wish for. Most of the time with situations like Boo’s, the litter box issues are completely resolved by living in an environment that is more suitable. 

Boo’s owner recently tried to re-home her directly, to a home that had children and a dog. Boo let everyone know she was unhappy with that arrangement. In particular, the kids were constantly trying to pick her up and hold her – she hated that. Once they stopped trying to do that – she was happy to come and snuggle in laps (typical Bengal!). In the end, Boo let everyone know that this was not the home for her, which is how she found her way to us at Bengal Rescue.

Boo is super chatty – she likes to have long and animated discussions with her humans! She has a cat wheel that she adores and is crazy about cat trees! (Her owners have generously offered to give her cat wheel to her new family.) Her favorite toys are the small crinkle balls, stick toys, and the round ping pong ball puzzle toys (basically the ping pong balls can be spun around the toy for amusement). 

She loves head scratches and really enjoys being petted. She absolutely has to be wherever her humans are, and loves to crawl under the blanket / settle in onto laps. 

She does not like being separated from the humans, and if you try to ignore her – she’ll make SURE you stop what you are doing to give her what she wants. 

Boo is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She was tested for a Urinary Tract Infection and the test was negative. We hope to find her a quiet home where she can get all the attention, to herself. 

My pelt is like silk and I am hypoallergenic by nature so no sneezing. I never scratch furniture or wreck stuff at all and I don’t eat small humans, I just got my name from Star Wars. Other chill cats are ok and I have been around dogs in the past but they’re … meh. People tell me I have the brightest green eyes they have ever seen. At 14, I mostly stay indoors since it’s harder to face off against the neighborhood thugs than in my youth LOL … I’m just kidding, I never go outside unless I’m on my harness and leash, but I like to chase butterflies or sit on the patio with you. Actually, I just like to be anywhere you are that’s kinda my thing so hopefully you’re home quite a bit or will let me ride in the car with you. I’m super healthy, had all my shots, got neutered, unfortunately, and I use my litterbox exclusively. I love head scratches and long conversations but I would prefer a single story house if possible because I really hate stairs, they’re just exhausting.

Now, if you’re getting up there in years too don’t even worry, we have a lot of life left to live together and I will remind you to take your pills. I’m not on any medication but if you are that’s cool, you can take them when I remind you it’s mealtime, you will never miss a dinner bell again.

If I pick you as my person we will exchange loads of affection. I cuddle mostly at night time when I sleep in your bed. This is not negotiable, I will sleep with you or you won’t sleep. Email my foster mom if you would like to meet me.

Love,

Chewie

( edit by foster mom: by ‘swipe right’ Chewie means you can fill out an adoption application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/  )

Benji is super playful! He loves crinkle balls and fishing wand toys (attached to a human playing with him, of course). He’s a huge fan of scrambling up cat towers (he had three, until they downsized to a smaller home). He loves to sit in sunny windows and watch the world go by.

He is often referred to as the “Project Manager” by his family. He loves to be involved in all household activities, however small. He is not afraid of strangers and is always curious to meet new people.

Benji is not a match for children under the age of 10. He did live with a friendly Australian shepherd and they got along well (he was re-homed due to the move from a house to an apartment). He hasn’t been around other cats.

Benji definitely doesn’t like to be held or to have his stomach touched, but he will sit next to you on the couch when he wants to be petted. Benji is definitely not a huge fan of nail trims (he’s been known to nip during a nail trim).

Benji is Neutered, microchipped, and up to date on Vaccinations. He has been experiencing a few litter box issues, and his owners have agreed to get him UTI checked and treated, prior to rehoming him.

Lately, he has been excessively vocalizing. More than usual. When Benji visits the Vet to get checked out for a UTI, the owners will mention this, in case there is a medical reason. If not, it’s likely due to the changes in the home and the need to keep him separated from the baby at times, so that she can sleep.

If you think you can provide Benji with a loving home, where he will get all the attention he is looking for, please fill out our Inquiry:  https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

His owner DID tell us he was marking near the front and back doors, and we learned that there are cats roaming the neighborhood. We are convinced he is marking his territory, however if that isn’t the complete explanation – we do have other guesses.

We’re all too familiar here at Bengal Rescue with a common condition called Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD). This is common in all cats, not just Bengals, and we’ve seen it corrected with the use of behavioral medication therapy. We’ve asked Thor’s owners to get that medication for him and they will be starting him on it shortly.

To learn more about this VERY resolvable issue (FLUTD), please read our article:

https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

Thor is a wonderful Bengal! He is sweet, affectionate, and loves to be held and petted (when have you EVER heard us say we have a Bengal that loves to be held???).

He loves to play with his laser toy and is really good about making sure you don’t oversleep, once he knows your wakeup routine. He has a very sweet disposition and grew up with a six-year-old human (who is 10 now). So he does very well with children who have been taught proper handling techniques.

He did love his cat tree however he’s outgrown it. At his new home he’ll need something more appropriate such as a 72” sturdy tower.

Thor loves to eat his Stella and Chewy Frozen Raw, Tiki canned food and Fussy Cat dry food. He currently has two litter boxes, one with Pretty Cat litter, the other with Dr. Elsey’s.

Much of the time, when we move a cat out of their current home where they are experiencing litter box avoidance, this is resolved. We are getting him on medication, nonetheless, to prepare him for his transition.

Thor is Neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV / FIV. He received all of his vaccinations as a kitten. He’s overall a super healthy guy, and just needs a home that will work with him to correct any litter box avoidance, should it come up.

Elliott is an absolute sweetheart. He is incredibly affectionate, and wants to be wherever his people are. He loves to be brushed and he is super playful.

The reason Elliott’s owner is looking to re-home him is due to a major change in their living situation. Elliott is currently living with the owners parents, who are retired. They will soon be traveling again (as they used to) and everyone hopes to find a loving home where Elliott will get lots of love and attention.

Elliott was raised as a kitten with a human child who is now seven years old. For this reason Elliott really does well with children (normally they don’t do well with children under the age of 10). He has NOT been around other cats or dogs.

We are in search of a forever home for Elliott, who will have all of the energy, time, and attention to devote to him. Elliott does not have any litter box avoidance issues.

One of Elliott’s “quirks” is the fact that he does get easily overstimulated (common with young cats). He’s been known to nip when this happens. His new family will need to be coached about this and find other ways to “re-direct” him when this happens. Otherwise he’s a bundle of energy, and is known to get the “zooms.” We think he would do well with a Cat Wheel to burn off his extra energy.

Elliott is a HUGE fan of TV time; he will patiently wait for the time to arrive when he can climb up and curl up in his human laps. He does like to hog the Bed occasionally, sleeping with his people. Elliott is a huge fan of catnip and he loves to bird watch. He loves to be up high (he’s a “tree-dweller”) and he can jump really really high (8 feet!). For this reason we would not want to place him in an Apartment. He’s used to lots of room to run, jump and play.

Elliott can be a pretty conversational guy – but he’s not overly loud. He can be shy with strangers and does not like car rides or being picked up. He responds to his name and doesn’t want it to be changed. He also respects the word “no.”

His owner reports that his allergen profile is extremely low – when people have visited who were allergic to cats, they did not have any reaction to his dander. He has an absolutely gorgeous and shiny coat.

Elliott is neutered, vaccinated and Microchipped. If you are interested in adopting Elliott, please send us an inquiry: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

We put out an urgent appeal for a transporter, and an amazing couple stepped forward and were willing to drive all the way from Northern UT to Idaho and back – on Valentine’s Day no less!  So this Valentine’s day, we all rallied for Meeko and got him into our amazing Foster home where he could be assessed for his likes and dislikes.

From the moment he arrived – his Fosters IMMEDIATELY fell in love. Here’s what they have to say about him:

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Where do I begin about Meeko? Well first, we decided Meeko would be a good name for him because when he’s nervous, his tail is super fluffy! It reminded us of Meeko the raccoon from Pocahontas. And what’s amazing is he instantly loved his new name – he responds to it! (His original name was Memphis).

He is the snuggliest cat I have ever met, if you would lay in bed and snuggle with him all day, he would love you forever. He loves to lick you and will give you head-butts all day long.

Meeko has been a very good boy with no litter box issues whatsoever.

Meeko is nervous when he first meets people (he warms up to women more quickly), but he wants so badly to be loved that it doesn’t take him very long to cuddle up to you.

He does not like loud noises, they make him very nervous, that’s why I feel like he would do better in a home without small children; I can tell they frighten him.

Meeko is great with our dog, they give each other their space, which they both like. He is calm around Nagini (our Bengal) and Molly (our Savannah) even though they can be bullies (nothing happened – I promise, just Nagini and Molly hissing and growling). Amazingly, Meeko did not react to that at all. In fact, he kindly tried to approach the girls as if he was curious.

He needs a home where someone will always be with him. I think a home either without or with only one other animal would be best since he demands a lot of attention.

If you shut him in a room even just for an hour, he will destroy that room (he once knocked over his water bowl and then proceeded to act/meow like he was dying lol). This guy definitely suffers from separation anxiety, when separated from his humans.

Meeko loves catnip; he will roll around in it and excitedly wag his tail. He loves to play, and especially loves toy mice. He reminds me of a dog because he actually listens to you and responds accordingly. If you call his name he will come to you. If you tell him to get off of something he will. If you tell him to go to his bed, he will. He is so smart!

OH! Last but not least (this is my favorite thing about him). When you start to bring his food to his feeding area, he runs around in circles wagging his tail until you set his food down. He gets SO excited. I think that’s all for now, he’s such a good boy and I am really really going to miss him, this will be the hardest cat to let go!

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Meeko is neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for FeLV / FIV.

He is on a raw-food diet and doing great on it! His adopter will be required to continue this.

While we searched for the right match for Missy – we were unable to locate a good fit for her. Then the family had to get everything packed up to move. 

At this point we felt it would be best to place her with a loving foster family, who could help us really determine whether or not she could get along with other pets.  It would also help us determine if she had any health issues that led to the litter box avoidance she was experiencing in her original home.

To our delight, we can report to you that Missy has NO litter box avoidance issues, whatsoever. Her Foster reports to us that she is an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT. She is a “Velcro Bengal!” She loves to be with her Foster, every moment. She’s fun, playful, delightful and super clingy. 

Her Foster loves her dearly, and definitely worries she’ll be a “Foster Fail” and end up adopting her. We know our loving Foster would love to continue to Foster for us, so that’s the only reason why she hasn’t adopted her. 

So far, Missy has been confident enough to sleep with her Foster Mom’s cat-friendly, mellow 80 lb. Boxer Shepherd dog (he’s 11), however the resident cat wants to stalk Missy so they won’t be spending time together, anytime soon. The other dog in the home is five years old and has just a little too much energy, for Missy’s comfort. 

Missy has all of the energy that you would expect, being such a young Bengal. She is used to having OODLES of space, coming from a large and spacious home with beautiful views. Her family does not want to place her in an Apartment. 

Finn would need to go to a home where the human energy is Alpha. He cannot go to a home with other cats, or with children under the age of twelve. He needs an experienced Bengal owner who will lead, and be patient with him.

His owner believes he would do well with a larger dog who is not prey-driven, or a pushover. Finn will go after smaller dogs, so please do not apply if you have small dogs.

He has experienced occasional litter box avoidance; his owner believes that this was caused by stress, separation anxiety, and the presence of other cats in a very small space.

Finn has been extensively Vetted. His Veterinarian noted that he is “fractious, powerful and very determined.” They did find a slight heart murmur when he was a kitten, however after seeing a Cardiologist, they informed his owner “Finn currently shows no clinical signs associated with cardiovascular disease and is receiving no cardiac medications.” When there were Guinea Pigs in the house, he developed Asthma. He’s fine when there are no rodents living in the home.

Finn was diagnosed with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD) in 2019. The treatment for this condition is anti-anxiety medication, and reduction of stress in the home. It is entirely possible that the combination of medication and re-homing him to a less stressful environment (with no other cats) could entirely reverse his condition. You can read more about FLUTD here: https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/

Finn is on a Raw food diet. He will need to go to a home that can continue to accommodate this diet.

All of this being said… we’d like you to know that Finn is an AFFECTIONATE boy. And he’s BIG. The photos do not do him justice! Finn loves to squiggle in his Mom’s lap during video conferences, and he loves her kisses and hugs.

Finn does like to be petted, and he’s been known to bossily tap his Mom’s back, should she dare to have her back turned on him (sometimes startling – but he’s just trying to get attention).

Finn sleeps with his Mom at night and even shares her pillow. He loves his cat towers and enjoys commanding the highest spot in the house.

Finn is fiercely possessive of his human. He will need an extremely intelligent, active, savvy owner who wants to make him the center of attention.

Finn is neutered and vaccinated, and comes with his TICA certificate and extensive medical records.

If you think you have the experience, the time, and the patience to devote to Finn, please fill out our Application:  https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Chesi and Mika are loving, active, high energy girls. They are extremely bonded so they cannot be separated.

These beautiful girls are in search of a forever home who will have all of the energy, time, and attention to devote to them. They do not have litter box issues or any behavioral issues. Due to circumstances outside of the owner’s control (long hours at work and other challenges), they know that these ladies would have a better life in a home that would have more time to play with and interact with them.

Chesi and Mika have never been around children, or dogs. They were around other cats at the cattery but we’re not sure if they would do well with another cat – perhaps a mellow cat could work.

Personality-wise, Mika is the braver of the two. She’s never met a stranger! Chesi on the other hand, will hide when a stranger comes over, that is until she feels comfortable enough to come out and say hello. They both love to be near their humans, and they truly are loving companions.

They are both vocal – not annoyingly so – but vocal enough to let their people know what they need and when they need it! Mika’s middle name is “Tin Tin” because she actually squeaks when she talks! So adorable. They will cuddle with their humans when they are tired, but they do not want to be picked up or held. They both enjoy being on a leash and harness, and really love to explore outside (supervised of course) for about 1/2 an hour.

Chesi and Mika are very active cats who love high places, banking off the hallway wall, chasing each other like crazies and then settling down for a nap together. They love to groom each other and cuddle up in a perch, and even play under the covers. Chesi used to play fetch but now that she has a sister, she’s given the reins to Mika who absolutely loves to play fetch.

They do like to sleep in their owner’s room, but not on the bed. They actually like to sleep under the bed or in a recliner chair. They are super respectful of sleep time for the humans; they will not disrupt a good night’s sleep.

Chesi in particular suffers from separation anxiety. She needs a home where there will not be frequent trips out of town. When her owners went out of town for a week, she would not come out from under the bed until the pet sitter left. She would eat and then go straight back under the bed. If you plan on traveling, Chesi and Mika are not a good fit for you.

In addition, Chesi has experienced some bouts of nausea and vomiting. She has been treated by their Veterinarian for what is likely food allergies / Irritable Bowel Syndrome (common in cats). She has been put on a Prescription diet by the Vet and she is now stabilized. Mika is eating the same, as it’s hard to feed cats differently. The diet they are on is Royal Canin HP (Hydrolized Protein) dry food and Gastroenterology (high calorie) wet food. They also love Bonita flakes (Catmandoo) as a treat. They go CRAZY for Tuna pate by Core – their owner says it’s their favorite thing on Earth! They will do whatever you want them to do, if they get their Tuna pate! Going forward we do believe that Chesi and Mika could do well on a Raw food diet. Perhaps they can be transitioned slowly off of the prescription diet.

Both of the girls love their water fountain, cat trees, and play tunnels. They are accustomed to using three Modkat flip top boxes with feline pine pellets (Mika has a habit of rolling in Clay litter – so the Clay litter had to go!).

Chesi and Mika are both spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. It should be noted that Mika had an extreme reaction after being vaccinated with a modified live vaccine during her spay procedure. She developed a very high fever and was hospitalized for nearly four days. The breeder states that Cheetoh’s should never be given the live vaccinations – only killed. We agree. Going forward neither of them should be vaccinated again, as they should only be indoor cats.

We are looking for a family for Chesi and Mika who can handle their high energy and dietary needs. They need a family who will give them lots of time, attention, and love.

Despite living in a lovely home with her family member and the resident cat that she grew up with, she has been suffering from separation anxiety and has not adjusted well to the new normal. She has been regularly attacking the older resident cat that she grew up with, and seems quite frustrated over the loss of her other human and her canine companion (a mellow Catahoula pit bull mix). 

Like most Bengals her age, Siva has a LOT of energy to burn! We would love to find her a family with a large home, who is home often with lots of time and attention to give to Siva. A mellow cat-friendly dog would be a plus. Siva has never been around young children and given her temperament, we feel that a home with children 10 or older could work, provided they are well-schooled in proper cat-handling techniques.

Recently, Siva began to suffer from inappropriate urination. She has been checked by her Veterinarian for UTI / crystals / stones. Siva was negative, for all of these conditions. It appears that her issue is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder, a condition that is both medical (treated with Anti-anxiety meds) and behavioral (stress). You can read more about FLUTD here https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/. We can assure you that FLUTD is a very treatable, and resolvable issue. 

Siva loves to chat with the birds and squirrels who are outside. She loves to play fetch with her favorite toys. She really enjoys access to tall climbing spots in the house including tall beams, stairwells and her cat-tree.

Siva does love to be petted for long periods of time, but she does NOT like to be held and she is not a lap cat. She will make “biscuits” for you when you pet her. She’s a really loving gal.

Siva is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on Vaccinations (FVRCP and Rabies). 

If you have the time and ability to give Siva the attention that she dearly wants – please fill out our Application. We do not ship cats; we’re looking for a home near Littleton Colorado. Long car rides are not something that Bengals enjoy.

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

Callie lives in a spacious home with her two human adults and an easygoing Rescue dog named Taco. She has not been around children or other cats.

Callie has a HUGE personality and demands a lot of attention. She will tell you when she’s bored, wants attention, wants to go for a walk, or when she’s hungry. She has a BIG voice, so if you don’t like vocal Bengals, Callie is not for you.

Surprisingly – she IS a cuddler! She’s huge fan of “TV Time” and will happily snuggle on her humans. She loves “going to the office” and enjoys curling up in her human’s laps during the work day. She even enjoys being carried around on her human’s shoulder! She does like to sleep in bed with her owners, and is a huge fan of her two cat towers.

Callie loves to tease the dog by swatting his tail, or hiding behind the furniture and then ambushing her (she does not claw or bit him – this is just play). She loves to go on walks with her humans and with Taco. She takes pleasure in crawling into cabinets and is known to give the occasional “love bite.”

Callie dislikes being crated, and car rides, so we are hoping to find her a home that is nearby. Callie is spayed, and up to date on her vaccinations.

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

Soon, Kiki began to urinate outside of the 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/ ).

We think that if Kiki goes to a home with no other pets, she could reign as Queen and her litter box avoidance issues will be corrected.

Kiki is obsessed with trying to escape. Her owners take that as a “Get me outta here!” declaration. They feel terrible that their best intentions led to Kiki’s unhappiness. They hope to find a loving home who will delight in all of Kiki’s adorable “quirks.”

Kiki is BOSSY. She has incredible communication skills and doesn’t mind telling you exactly what she wants, and what she expects from you. She is VERY very vocal. If you don’t like chatty cats, Kiki is not for you. Even her Veterinarian called her “feisty” in her medical records!

While she is definitely not a “lap cat” – Kiki is known to demand TV time, and will happily settle in your lap on a comfy blanket. She loves her cat tree, is happy to enjoy belly rubs, and is quite the daredevil (she loves to surf the high railings in her home). Kiki has been known to sleep with her owners, so she would appreciate access to the bedroom (no closed doors). She occasionally likes to spin on an Echelon bike (ha ha ha).

This girl LOVES turkey – don’t turn your back when you’re making a turkey sandwich, or she will conquer it! Same goes for seafood. She’s crazy for prawns and octopus.

Kiki isn’t interested in toys – perhaps she just hasn’t found the right ones yet?

Kiki is good with people and will greet them when they visit (she doesn’t hide). Young children definitely stress her out.

Kiki is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, FeLV / FIV negative, and has been fully vetted for Urinary Tract Infection / crystals / stones (negative).

If you would like to be owned by Kiki, and won’t mind being told what to do, please fill out an Application: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Sadly, Bowser spent most of his days unsocialized with humans and other pets. He was shuffled from Breeder to Breeder before finally ending up in a loving Foster home. He has been in Foster most of this year while the foster worked to try to socialize him. Due to the fact that there are many other pets in the home, we do feel it would be best to place him in a quieter environment.

We are looking for a home for him with humans who have experience with Bengal cats, and especially with Unsocialized Felines. One mellow cat companion would probably be fine.

Bengal Rescue would like to find Bowser a home that will let him live life on his terms. He is not cuddly. He wishes to never be picked up. But he could make an amazing companion for someone who has the experience, time, and environment to nurture him and allow him to grow at his own pace.

Bowser is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and has no litter box issues. His only behavioral issues are due to being unsocialized through much of his life (he is easily startled and will seek refuge when too much is going on). Bowser can be very talkative, once he’s comfortable with you.

Bowser loves: Wet food and meat. He loves little stuffed animal toys and strings like shoe laces. He loves firm scratches on his head and his back sides and chin. He loves covered beds he can hide in and watch everyone. He likes mellow female cats and mellow dogs. He needs stimulation with playing or he does get bored and try to “play” with other cats.

Bowser dislikes: Being touched with more than one hand, being picked up, sudden / fast movement, loud noises. Touching his belly is totally off-limits!  Bowser really doesn’t know how to play with other cats, so when playing with the resident male cats – it usually turns into a fight. Bowser doesn’t like closed doors and will try to dig his way out – so no closed doors.

If you have experience turning around unsocialized cats, Bowser just might be the right match for you.

If you are interested in Bowser, please fill out our Adoption Interest form: https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

If you have already applied for another cat in our program, please email us your interest in Bowser at info@bengalrescue.org

The family owned two large Mastiffs. Olive was understandably terrified. They ended up keeping her locked in the daughter’s bedroom for four months, and then finally listed her for sale. A very kind human responded to the Advertisement, and when they realized how traumatized she was, they got her out of there.

As a result, Olive has VERY SPECIAL NEEDS.

Olive has been treated for recurring Urinary Tract Infections. Her condition is now resolved. We believe that she also has Arthritis due to the conditions that she was kept in, as a breeding cat. She will need to be treated with pain medication, as a result.

At her last vet visit they detected a heart murmur, however the Vet did comment that it’s quite possible the reading could have been due to the stress of transport and Vetting. Olive is very scared of travel and Veterinary visits (and the Vet she saw is a cat-only Veterinarian – very skilled in handling fearful cats).

Olive’s spent the last four months de-compressing and healing. We agree with her owner that it would be best to find a Bengal-experienced home for Olive, especially one that has experience with scared and unsocialized cats.

Admittedly, we’re looking for a Human Unicorn, for Olive.

We want a loving, Bengal-experienced home that is quiet, and will give Olive all of the love and care that she needs. We tested her with a mellow dog that was raised with cats, and she did OK. Same when we tested her with a mellow Main Coon cat. Children make her nervous.

Her adopter will need to have experience medicating cats, and will need to be diligent in feeding her (she loves dry food and it’s why she’s a bit overweight).

Olive is learning to play with toys for the very first time. She has a very pleasant disposition. She loves to be around her human. She does love feather toys, balls, and chasing the cap from a milk carton. Here are her dislikes: being held or confined, having her nails trimmed, having her ears cleaned, and being medicated (so she’s kind of like most people!).

She does like to occasionally get on her owner’s bed (aided with a makeshift “step stool” that is an upside-down storage bin), and will sleep there throughout the day. So far she has spent two entire nights on the bed; most of the time she likes to sleep on a chair, or on the couch on a soft blanket.

Olive has a small cat tower that she rather enjoys, she will sleep on the tower from time to time. Overall she is very polite. She is not a loud girl, she never steals people food, and she does not have the desire to chew on plastic. She loves her water fountain! She’s definitely a picky eater, so we’ll have to work together to get her on the right diet. So often when a cat is raised entirely on dry, they shun wet food (dry food is addictive). Olive has great litter box skills and she loves her OKOcat Soft Litter (Pink label).

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Update! We found our human unicorn! Olive was adopted by a cat-savvy family who specializes in special needs cats! She will be loved and doted on, all of the days of her life. We’re so happy for Olive and her new family!

His Fosters were coached about the litter box concerns, yet he absolutely thrived with them – Meowgi Sun had no litter box issues at all!

As the holidays rolled around and the family got to know him, they fell completely in love and signed up for our “Foster Fail” program (that’s when you want to foster but realize you can’t let them go…).

Not long after he arrived with the family, Meowgi Sun began to suffer from food allergies. His family worked diligently to get him adjusted to a diet that would help him with both short-term and long term effects (many cats are allergic to chicken, which is an ingredient in most cat foods). They did lots of research and worked to adjust his diet accordingly. We are so grateful to his family that they want the very best for him, and are giving him everything he needs.

Meowgi Sun will soon get a visit from his original owner, who will be bringing him his Cat Wheel that he loves. There wasn’t room in the car initially. We love to see this teamwork between the “old guard” and “new guard.”

Congratulations Meowgi Sun and your amazing new family!

Rocco lives with two dogs that he gets along well with. They are an Italian Greyhound and a Chihuahua. There is two-year-old child in the home, and it’s obvious to us that these big changes are making him uncomfortable. We do think he would be happier in a quieter home, without young children.

Here are the things that Rocco loves: He loves to lounge on pillows on the floor, and also his cat tower. He’s a huge fan of toys with feathers, baby rattles, and bells infused with catnip. He’s definitely a big sun worshipper – he’ll seek out every beam of light and take long leisurely naps.

He can be shy with strangers – he’ll usually excuse himself to another room, when visitors come over. While he’s happy to drink out of a regular water bowl, we do think he’d love to have a water fountain. For a Bengal, he’s definitely not all that vocal. So if you’re looking for a vocal cat, Rocco wouldn’t check that box.

Rocco tends to stay off the couch and beds, but he definitely always wants to be where you are.

The only things that Rocco seems to dislike are young children, and being brushed. Otherwise he’s quite easygoing.

Rocco received all of his vaccinations as a kitten. He was recently seen by his vet and received his Rabies Vaccination. Because he is an indoor only cat, the family did not feel that it was necessary to vaccinate him again (we agree with their decision).

Rocco has no issues with the litter box – he uses his litter box like a champ but ONLY if it’s an XXL sized box like the one we recommend on our website. He’s a big cat so his litter boxes need to be oversized.

At his recent Vet visit, he was however diagnosed with a Grade 3 heart murmur. The Vet advised us that his condition does not require treatment, and is unlikely to present with any issues. Cats with Heart Murmurs can live to be 17 years old, eventually succumbing to other diseases, not related to the Murmur. If you would like to learn more about this, here is an informative article:

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/heart-murmurs-in-cats

If you are interested in adopting Rocco, please fill out our Adoption Inquiry https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

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.

If you have the time, and interest in having Titus to love and entertain, please send us an inquiry https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-interest/

Sami is the Snow Bengal and Bruno is the Brown-rosetted boy. They are both super-friendly, and very outgoing. Of the two, Bruno is the most outgoing, playful and confident. He is interested in everything and everyone! Sami is shyer at first (with strangers), but once he warms up to you it’s all good!

Bruno and Sami’s owner is heartbroken to re-home them. Due to financial issues, she has to move to a place where pets are not allowed. She dearly hopes that we will find the most perfect family to spoil these boys, for the rest of their lives. She hopes their new family will be willing to provide updates. She would have never chosen to part with them, and she has so much she’d love to share with their new family.

Bruno and Sami are currently living with a Labrador and a Pug. They play and sleep with the dogs – and they play and sleep with each other, as well as their Mom. They do well with polite children who have been taught proper cat-handling techniques. They are easygoing, wonderful boys.

These boys love to play with toys, climb up on high spots, and they both love to be brushed. They are super chatty (like so many Bengals are) – they really love to talk to their humans! We do have one warning – Bruno is a door-darter, so they cannot go to a home where anyone will potentially not keep doors closed.

Bruno and Sami are neutered, vaccinated and healthy. They have no behavioral or medical issues. They both use the litter box like champs, provided the litter boxes are scooped at least twice a day (AM and PM).

If you are interested in adopting Bruno and Sami, please fill out our inquiry form. If you have already applied for another cat in our program, you can comment your interest below and we’ll follow up!

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Farrah is spayed, up to date on Vaccinations, and has no litter box issues – she’s a lady, after all! She does have a touch of arthritis in her hips but that doesn’t seem to slow her down.

She’s been around dogs and does really great with them, provided they are polite and gentle. She’s not crazy about other cats but would do well with a cat who isn’t dominant.

Farrah’s been through a lot. When she was a few years old, she was taken to the vet to be euthanized. The owner explained that they wanted to travel, as the reason for euthanizing her.

A young woman at the clinic was not about to let that happen to Farrah, so she brought her home. Years later, she needed to move across country and left Farrah behind with her parents who were retired.

Farrah is with them now, but they have no choice but to re-home her now. They are selling their home in Sequim and will be moving across the country to Cape Cod, where they will be building a new home and living in a trailer during the build.

Understandably, they don’t want to put Farrah through any of that – they hope to find her a loving home where she will be loved and cherished, the rest of her days.

Unfortunately Alexa did come down with a mild Upper Respiratory Infection, which was treated with Antibiotics. The Shelter reported to us that despite this small challenge, she remained an absolute sweetheart – very affectionate. Once her stray hold was over, they hoped we would take her into our program. How could we resist?

Our Fosters were pretty busy with other cats, and we knew it would be important for us to be able to assess her before we placed her in a loving forever home. At the time we had multiple great adopters waiting for a cat; the very first potential adopter we called to see if they might be willing to foster – they absolutely jumped at the chance to foster Alexa. They were even kind enough to pick her up the day her stray hold ended.

Her Foster told us that the family was grieving the loss of their precious three year old cat, who was bonded with their dog. They were grieving. Their dog was grieving. Everyone had a hole in their hearts. Alexa came crashing in with a boom! She was so active, fun, and affectionate, she literally climbed straight into their hearts. They couldn’t remain in grief with this amazing girl who was there to delight and entertain them. They knew that Alexa was home.

We never even posted her on Facebook – that’s how fast it happened! We are grateful to all of our applicants who are patient we work to make the love matches like we did for Alexa.

His owner has shared with us that he has been on a Raw food diet his entire life. He can only go to a home who will continue feeding him Raw food.

Leo has been around other dogs and cats, and he had no issues with either.

He has been around babies and kids – in those situations, he smelled them and then went on his way. He didn’t seem to mind them.

Leo’s owner hates to let him go, but she is not home enough to give him the kind of attention that he so yearns. She realizes a more active home would be much better for Leo.

BB and Bella are neutered and spayed. They had all their vaccinations up to the age of 1 year old. We’re not sure if they are microchipped but we will find out.

Both cats love to be around people they know, but they can be shy to warm up with strangers. They love to be petted, and really love to have their heads and chins scratched.

BB has recently decided he wants to be a lap cat, but only with those who give him lots of attention.

Bella has a sweet personality and just loves to hang out with her humans.

Both are typically vocal – BB especially when he needs you to give him his food or some treats. Bella on the other hand, likes to yell at her owner if she can see him outside, and they are separated.

BB’s job in the pair is as “head groomer,” for Bella. He dotes on her and makes sure she’s always clean and well-looked after.

BB and Bella have never been around dogs, so we don’t think a house with dogs would be the right match for them. They have only been around young children a few times, and they weren’t happy about it (they pretty much hid behind a chair). They lived in a Senior Living complex so they mostly were around adults and Seniors.

BB and Bella have a hard deadline for finding a home. They need to leave their home by October 25, as it is being sold.

Loverboy Leo is 7 months younger than Gigi. He is the sweetest, kindest, most sensitive boy. He is surprisingly quiet for a Bengal. He loves to play and jump. He loves to lick his human’s toes when he wants to show affection. While he is definitely slow to warm up to strangers – once he does – the human is lucky, indeed.

Gigi is a very outgoing kitty who loves her human’s laps! She is an attention seeker, without doubt. She will choose your lap if you’re working on your computer, or if you’re settled in to watch TV. She loves to vocalize to get your attention, and she’s never met a stranger. Everyone loves Gigi!

Their family is heartbroken about the idea of re-homing them. But it is obvious that they are not happy with their expanding family. They are not happy to be living with children under the age of 5. Because Leo and Gigi are so deeply bonded, they cannot be separated.

We want to find them a loving home with no children under the age of 10. They have not been around dogs so we will not place them with dogs. They have not been around other cats. We think the ideal home would be a family that does not have other pets.

Her owner took her to the vet to check for a UTI / Crystals / Stones, and she tested negative for all of that. She was eventually diagnosed by her Vet with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder. Her owners truly hoped that if they re-homed her, that would resolve the issue.

Weeks later, Luna was adopted by a wonderful guy who had a 2 year old Male Bengal (Brown rosetted boy) named Jack. He thought Jack would love to have a little company, and thought he should see if Luna and Jack might get along! He followed our instructions and did a very slow introduction. Luna was absolutely unfazed by Jack, while Jack was rather more perplexed about the idea of getting a new sister. It took a little while. Several weeks after Luna joined the family – Jack became more comfortable. They soon began to interact and play together, making things a whole lot more fun!

Jack now loves to steal Luna’s bed, they do like to argue over some of their favorite things (toys, beds and boxes – you name it). They are working out their own “language” now, as well as a customized resource-sharing program. They both go absolutely BANANAS for Yeowww stinky toys, and they love the new water fountain that their Daddy bought them.

We know that Jack and Luna will soon act as though they were always together. We’re so glad that we could find such a wonderful home for Luna, and we’re very very happy we’ve been able to make things a little more exciting for Jack and his Dad. We couldn’t be more grateful to Luna’s original owner, for trusting us to get it right and find her such an incredible forever home! Congratulations Luna and Jack!

Our fantastic Fosters who previously fostered Elowyn immediately stepped up to care for him, while we got to know him and see what kind of home would be best to match him with.

Immediately they noticed that he is a VERY confident cat. He loves comfy places to nap, being loved on, relaxing throughout the day, bird watching, roaming the house and being doted on. This boy is SOCIAL.

Here’s what he doesn’t like: belly rugs, being interrupted from a lively dream while napping, and being held after he’s already told you to stop.

His Fosters soon learned that Angus does NOT like other cats. He tolerates chill dogs, babies and small children (but we don’t think he’s thrilled about any of that).

After several meet and greets with potential adopters, Angus let everyone know that he does not want to go to a busy household. And then a miracle happened!

A lovely retired couple in Salt Lake City contacted us, interested in Angus. They haven’t had a cat for years and years, and the husband was allergy sensitive. They were told that Bengals can be easier on allergies, than most other cats, and they wanted to meet Angus and see if that was true. They came to visit that day, and the husband did not have an allergic reaction to Angus. They decided at that very moment, that Angus was the cat for them.

The moment they brought Angus home, he was the star of the show! He loves his new family and especially loves that they provide an environment that is well suited for his frequent naps. They think his personality is hilarious, and he thinks they’re pretty awesome.

We’re grateful for the support of our local Shelters, who do support breed-specific rescues. That gave us the opportunity, through his amazing Fosters, to really learn about Angus, so that we could find the perfect home. Angus – we’re so happy for you!

They got her back on her feet – and were soon met with hard news. They were going to have to move back to Minnesota. They didn’t want to put her through transport trauma again, so they decided it would be better to find her a new home locally. This time, they wanted professional Bengal Rescuers to assist, and they called us.

We worked diligently to understand Jade and her wishes. She lived with a cat-friendly dog but didn’t live with other cats before. Young children made her nervous. Ultimately we ended up with dozens of applications – most of which were not the perfect match for Jade.

One day a lovely woman got in touch with us. She had a very sweet dog and no other pets. She wondered if Jade might be the one? We did too! We spent lots of time getting to know each other, and the potential adopter really made us feel comfortable that she would spend lots of time with SLOW introductions. We were sure that Jade would love our “pick” – so we approved Jade’s adoption.

From the moment she arrived, Jade was relaxed and happy. Her new Mom told us that Jade knew Rogan (the dog) was there but didn’t have any strong reaction about him. She kept them separate, allowing them to get used to the new smells / sounds / activity. As the weeks went by, they followed all of our guidelines for integrating Jade into the household – things were going great.

Six weeks later – we were delighted to receive this photo of Jade and Rogan. Rogan looks absolutely proud of himself, doesn’t he? He’s got his very own Bengal now!

We’re over the moon about this matchup! We’re also grateful that our Adopters listen to our guidance and practice what we teach. We truly want to set up everyone for success. It can be so tempting to rush things, but Jade’s story proves that with a little time and patience, cats and (cat-friendly) dogs can be integrated and can learn to love each other. Congratulations to Jade’s family!

Immediately we identified a great Foster! This young lady is in the military; she has two other cats and was hoping to Foster to Adopt.

After several weeks of fostering Aelia, her foster family could see that Aelia was uncomfortable living around other cats. They reached out to their friends who had just moved into a brand new Apartment, where they would have no other pets. They heard about Aelia and came right over to meet her.

Aelia was warm and welcoming! She loved these new people and it was obvious that if this young couple was able to adopt her – it would be a terrific match. They went home, and approached their Landlord for permission to bring Aelia home – and the answer was yes. Several days later, they adopted Aelia and brought her home – she immediately settled in. From the very first night, she loved to sleep with her family, and enjoyed being the only cat in the home. She purred, cuddled and loved on her new humans!

We are so grateful for all of the people involved in Aelia’s story. Bengals do not do well in shelters and we’re so happy we were able to get her into a fantastic foster, and finally into her forever home. Congratulations Aelia!

Because of her age, her owner knew it might take a little while to find her the right home – and she was willing to be patient. We had a lot of very young cats at the time, in our program. We worried that potential adopters would be more attracted to the 3 year olds and 5 year olds, but we pledged to do our very best for sweet Atty!

One day we received an inquiry from a very loving young woman. She was interested in adopting our bonded pair Aulani and Nermal. She worked for a Vet clinic and we could absolutely see what a wonderful adopter she would be. We reached out to her and let her know we would love to find a match for her; Aulani and Nermal would not be the right fit though – they were used to living in a very large home versus a small apartment.

We thought about this for a minute, and we asked her if she might consider Atty? Given that Atty doesn’t like other pets, and had to be crated a lot at her current home to keep her safe from the others, we thought an Apartment would feel like a mansion for her!

This special young woman saw Atty’s photo and immediately asked to meet her! We arranged a meet and greet and Abby was drawn to her like no one had ever seen. Her owner even remarked that these two seemed to be a match made in heaven! Plans were made, and Atty would be going home the next week.

From the moment that Atty arrived home, she was transformed. She loves being the only Queen in the home, and her new Mom is giving her everything she needs. What was once a shy cat, was now a happy, loving and confident cat. We’re over the moon for Atty and we’re so grateful that she found the absolute perfect home! This is without question, a huge success story that we will never stop celebrating!

We worked hard posting Aulani and Nermal all over Facebook, Instagram and other online forums. Months went by and while we searched and searched for the right family – we were unsuccessful.

One morning an inquiry came in from a lovely retired couple who had no other pets, and they were very interested in adopting this pair. They went to meet Aulani And Nermal, and they absolutely could not resist bringing this wonderful pair home.

The moment Aulani And Nermal arrived at their new home, they were happy and immediately settled in. Their owners delighted at what a great match these two were, and how they turned their house into a home.

Koda’s Mom reached out to us to see if we might be able to find a great match for Koda. She knew he would do a lot better if he had more consistent attention.

We searched and searched and searched for the right match for Koda. One day, a really terrific guy sent us an Application for Koda. Although he lived quite far away (12 hours by car), he told us he was a golf pro and we liked that he had the energy level to match Koda, and the fact that he was home a lot.

After three weeks of planning, Koda’s expectant new Dad drove from Tucson AZ to meet Koda’s owner in St. George Utah. Koda’s owner drove all the way from Vernal to St. George with Koda, stayed overnight in a hotel with him, and then met Koda’s new adopter the next morning, making the rest of the drive a lot shorter for everyone.

Koda’s new Dad was over the moon to meet him! They had fun on the drive home – Koda watched the landscape and didn’t even holler (lots of Bengals like to yell in the car…). When they got home, Koda immediately settled in, and his first move was to take a long nap in the new heated bed by the window, that his new Dad provided. These two are such a great match – we’re so happy for this new family and we’re grateful to Koda’s original owner for all that she did to give Koda such a beautiful future.

We began the search for Mr. Tugg’s new owner. We knew that an experienced Bengal home would be the best match for Mr. Tugg. Only a few days after we had posted him online, a wonderful couple submitted an application. They mentioned that they had adopted a Bengal from Jean Mill  (legendary Bengal Breeder) many years ago. They even mentioned one of the things they loved about the Bengal breed is their excessive vocalization! We wondered if they were too good to be true?

After many discussions, we were convinced we’d found the perfect home for Tugg. We arranged for his new family to come and get him, and they were absolutely charmed by this special boy. As always, we checked in with his new owners to see how things were going. We asked if the vocalization was a problem? Tugg’s new owner said “We were expecting a loud Bengal… and he’s not loud at all!!” (It was almost as though they were a little disappointed!).

Tugg has settled in beautifully in his new home. He has two feline companions that he’s getting to know. He’s joining in at dinner time and is gently trying to engage with his new family members. Overall, they are getting along quite well. We are so glad that we were able to find a home for Tugg that had experience with Bengals, as well as with multiple cat introductions. They did everything right, and Tugg is home!

We got Keiko to one of our amazing Fosters and we looked forward to hearing more about her. Our Foster alerted us the very first night, that she had terrible sores on her mouth – they were obviously very painful. We immediately set up a Vet appointment to get her evaluated and treated. Not only did she suffer from those awful sores, she had ear mites too; she was not in good shape. The Vet believed that she was allergic to chicken. She was given steroids and antibiotics to clear up the painful sores and she was treated for her ear mites. We changed her diet and gave her time to decompress. Her Foster was delighted to see that right away, she was starting to feel better, starting to heal, and becoming very playful and affectionate.

Keiko is a gorgeous girl – but her age got in the way of us finding her a new home. So many people pass on older cats, even when they have so much love and so many more years to give (Bengals can live to be 18 or 20!). We searched and we searched and we searched, and no one (close) appeared.

Then we heard from Carol in New Mexico. Carol had experience with Bengals, and she really wanted Keiko! We looked into Air Transport with our partners SWATT and DART but it would require 2 flights to get her home. Carol didn’t want to put her through that. A week later, we made arrangements with Carol and she drove – by herself – 9 hours each way to come and get her! Boy is that commitment!

The first week or so Keiko would hide under the bed, when Carole would enter the room. Keiko had been through so much, and she didn’t know where she was or why. We gave Carol plenty of great tips and ideas to help them build a bond, and to encourage Keiko to trust. It’s been a month now, and Keiko is really starting to relax, trust, and settle in. She’s happy, she’s playful, and she wants to explore. Keiko knows that she’s home! Thank you Carol for having all the patience in the world for Keiko. We love the photos and video updates. It’s amazing to follow your beautiful journey!

Pluto is only four-years-old. We were sure it would be easy to find a great home for him! He was living in Napa CA with his owner at the time. We were made aware that he did have a slight heart condition, and we talked with his Vet and consulted with a few other Vets to try to determine how severe his condition was. All of the Vets we spoke with told us it was not a severe case, and that he should be able to live a long and healthy life.

We began to start posting Pluto on all the big Bengal Rescue groups – and even on all the General Bengal Groups on Facebook. Weeks went by. We received very few applications for this gorgeous boy. We were rather stumped! Pluto’s owner was soon planning to come back to Los Angeles where they normally lived (they had been sheltering in place in Napa for quite a few months). We were hopeful that with the location change, Pluto would be more “accessible” to a greater pool of Bengal lovers.

A few weeks after Pluto arrived in Los Angeles, the most PERFECT family appeared! They lived in San Diego and they fell in love with him at first sight. The potential adopters are a married couple, they own a lovely home, and the male applicant is even a Psychologist! They have no children, no other pets, and they were prepared for whatever may come. They drove to meet Pluto and it was a resounding love match! They planned to go return home, get all of the right living comforts for Pluto, and then they would come back the following week to get him. They signed their adoption agreement – Pluto was going home.

The next week they brought Pluto home – and it was one of the best days of their lives! Pluto was dearly wanted, and his original family loved his new adopters. Since that day we’ve received so many great photos and updates on Pluto. We love that! We’re so grateful to Pluto’s original owners for reaching out to us, and letting us help find them the PERFECT home for Pluto. Sometimes it just takes a little time for the right family to find them. Congratulations Pluto!

The very next day after we posted them (and they needed to be re-homed immediately!) a wonderful woman who had Bengals previously, reached out to us to let us know that she would love to adopt them!

Mulder and Scully blended right in – and even got their very own young lady to love them! We were so grateful that we could help their owner out of this terrible bind, and find them the most perfect family to love them forever.

We searched for the right family who would have the time to dedicate to these young cats. Although bonded pairs are usually less work than a single cat (they do a good job keeping each other company), we hoped to find a loving family who would cherish them – together.

After receiving over 30 applications, we found the perfect family and Enzo and Niko went home! 

Here’s what their new owner has to say:

“I was looking for a Bengal cat for a while, and have always gotten my pets from rescue (including our current dog). I really only wanted one cat but when I saw Niko and Enzo I couldn’t help but fall in love!

I brought them home and they were scared and hid under my bed for nearly a month. Enzo even managed to get himself stuck in one of our bathroom drawers! After they finally began to settle in and get used to the routine of the house, they became more confident and trusting. They now have absolute free roam of the house.

Enzo and Niko go to sleep with my kids, but when it’s time for me to go to bed – there’s Niko, ready to cuddle with me. Niko loves to hiss at the dog (for no reason – he’s a mellow dog!), and Enzo likes to play with the dog.

Overall, the boys are now very very happy, they are healthy, and I’m so very glad I made the decision to adopt a bonded pair like Enzo and Neko. Two are definitely not harder than one! They keep each other company, groom each other, and have each other to lean on. We love these boys dearly!”

Prior to surrendering her, her family took her to their Veterinarian often, for issues related to Urinary Tract Infections. They were dumbfounded about what to do. Meanwhile, Nala – who is the sweetest girl ever – well she suffered. The Veterinarian didn’t record what they were feeding her, but we suspect that she was living entirely on a dry food diet – something that is so against the nature of any cat (cats are obligate carnivores – learn more at https://bengalrescue.org/resources/feeding-your-cat/)

Nala went straight to Foster, with a woman who has tremendous success in resolving litter box issues.
Because Nala was front-paw declawed, her Foster made sure she had a very soft litter that would not hurt her feet. She was clearly suffering from allergies (her fur was matted, she had patches of fur coming out, she had crusty ears – poor dear!). Her Foster Mom put her on a Raw food diet, and attended to her every need. It took a few days, but Nala finally decided that Raw food was going to heal her so she finally ate. She also decided that her water fountain was AMAZING! Soon she began playing with all of her toys, like a kitten. She got so excited, she absolutely decimated her YEOWWW! Cigar catnip toy, flinging catnip in the air. She was definitely healing.

It took ONLY a few days for Nala to transform. Her Foster Mom reported that on and after the third day, she would chirp loudly every time that she was visited (and that was many many times a day, despite the fact that she was visited for hours at a time). After many brushings and finally a bath, which was needed to help her get back to her glitter coat, she became shiny, happy and proud.

Bengal Rescue spent nearly $1,000 in medical for Nala, to make sure we had current test results. We wanted to make sure her adopter knew EVERYTHING about her. But most of all, we wanted to make sure she was safe and healthy.

During one final Veterinary visit, our Veterinarian noticed something interesting about her eyes, but wasn’t sure exactly what was wrong. We are fortunate to have a local Eyecare for Animals clinic – so we made sure to make an appointment with her to be seen by a Specialist.

Nala had already been spoken for – she was ready to go home – but her new adopter did not have access to a clinic like this, in her entire State. So we took her to the specialist – and then received very upsetting news. Nala had Glaucoma.

At this point, we were sure that the adoption would be off, and that Nala might have a very uncertain future. But here’s the surprise – the Adopter we picked was SO special – she did not change her mind one bit! She told us that she was still coming. And a few days later – she drove 7 hours one way to get her, stayed in a hotel, picked her up and drove her home the next day.

What Nala experienced in Foster was absolutely typical of every single cat we’ve ever rescued. With changes in food, litter, and proper medical oversight – these cases are always solvable.

Thank you Nala for being such a huge success story – and helping us launch our rescue! We love you dearly!