Adopted

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/

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!

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

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://live-bengal.pantheonsite.io/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!