Adopted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here’s what Titus loves:

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

Here’s what Titus doesn’t love:

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

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

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

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

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

Original owner’s statement on their surrender forms:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here is what we have learned about Rocky.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The home we are looking for is someone with:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We can tell you that Tigresa:

-Is sweet and loving

-Has no litter box issues

-Doesn’t scratch furniture

-Isn’t overly vocal

-Doesn’t wake her humans up a night

-Doesn’t get mad if you pick her up

Here’s more about Tigresa’s background.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check her Instagram page for SO MUCH cuteness! @aylameowmeow

Here’s Pretty Girl’s Journey

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

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

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

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

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

See her complete Biography below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pretty girl is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here’s what we do know:

Home #1.

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

Home #2.

Arya’s next family saw her advertised (somewhere) – they had her for two years. They had dogs and kids, and reported she was experiencing litter box avoidance. We do not know if she was taken to a Vet to be check for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The family was unfortunately suffering from the financial fallout of COVID and lost their home.

Home #3.

A wonderful woman stepped forward to help Arya in her time of need. At NO time during her stay at this home, did she experience litter box avoidance. This home did not have dogs. As much as they would have loved to keep Arya, this caretaker is a busy foster, and has a cat who will ONLY tolerate kittens – not full grown cats.

Home #4.

Arya’s next stop was going to a loving home in Las Vegas that hoped she would fit in with the resident two dogs. One is an older dog, the other is a very energetic Spaniel Mix who according to the owner “isn’t aware of personal boundaries.” Despite proper litter box maintenance, and ruling out a Urinary Tract Infection (we have the Vet records), Arya was once again was suffering from litter box avoidance.

What Does Arya Want?

It’s not always easy to read a cat’s mind, but based on the history we DO have – all of the members of #TeamArya agree that Arya needs to be the ONLY pet in the home (which isn’t uncommon with Bengals who arrive in rescue).

• We are looking for a loving, calm home for Arya.
• We do not believe that she would do well with young children – but we would consider a meet / greet with a family who has children 12 or older who adhere to proper cat-handling techniques.
• We would love to find a home that has TIME for her. If you work from home – that’s a huge plus.
• Arya is heavier than she should be. We’d like her on a species-appropriate diet such as Raw Food or high-quality wet food (like Tiki or Weruva).

Arya has been dearly loved in every home she’s been in. Each family reported to us how affectionate she is, how friendly she is, how confident she is, and what a great companion she’s shown herself to be.

Arya is a HUGE fan of head-butts, loves her food, makes really cute chirpy sounds when being loved on, likes to play ball, loves her kitty bed and soft blankets, and definitely will sleep with any human who will let her. She’s definitely a talker! She has a lot to say and enjoys conversing with her humans, however she is not excessively loud or demanding. Arya has a very easygoing personality, and has out-grown the wild kitten stage. She would make an amazing companion for anyone who has the time and love to give her. She is equally affectionate with cat-loving men and women.

Arya is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on Vaccinations. She comes with a very impressive TICA pedigree and is an SBT6 (SBT=StudBookTradition / also known as registered domesticated cat).

After reading everything that Arya’s been through – we hope you agree with us that this sweet angel deserves a forever home where she can finally show all the love she has to give! Forever!

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

Titan is an energetic and beautiful 5-year-old spotted male Bengal Cat. He weighs 16 lbs. and loves to rub on everyone. He is a bit of a door dasher though. They are constantly having to watch the door when coming in and out of the house.

As a young kitten the owner tried a harness and leash, but as Titan got older, they decided it would be safer to keep him strictly indoors, so he has been an indoor cat ever since.

Titus is chatty with the female owner and sleeps with her at night. He likes to play hunter and has chased Vixen down and pinned her showing his dominance. He also lives with a Mini Pincher and has chased the dog under the bed and scratched him, drawing blood. Titan seems to want to chase things smaller than him and dominated them. He is social with people.

Vixen is a shy beautiful 5-year-old female marbled Bengal cat. She weighs about 12 lbs. She is playful and affectionate on her terms. Vixen is silly, sweet, and soft. She will initiate play with Titan in the mornings and sometimes gets the zoomies. She is not overly social with humans – she often likes to watch from afar. She has been known to sleep side-by-side with Titan.

Titan and Vixen both like playing with stick toys, cat toy balls and other cat toys. They love catnip and they have two cat trees to climb on. Like most Bengals they do not like being picked up.

Recent changes in the home are the 8-month-old infant that Titan has scratched on the forehead. Titan once bit the babysitter because she stepped on him trying to keep him from going out the door.

The owner feels that they would benefit from a quieter home where they are the only cats, a home without children and no dogs and can get all the attention. Titan especially needs to be exercised and entertained, which will help him burn off all of his energy.

They are microchipped and up to date on their shots. Both have been spayed and neutered.

If you are interested in adopting Titan and Vixen, please fill out our Adoption application:

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They went together to our loving foster who gave them all the love and care that they could possibly give. Both of them quickly presented with virulent Upper Respiratory Infections. We got them treatment right away and hoped for a quick improvement. Artie got stronger with each day that passed – but Anna began to slip away. 

A few weeks later, when we brought Anna to the ER, the Veterinary Specialist on duty told us that Anna’s vitals were crashing beyond repair, and that the kindest thing we could do is help her cross over.

So then – Artie was alone. He lost his lady.

Our Foster worked diligently to give him all of the love and support he needed, having been through such a terrible ordeal, leading to the loss of his bonded girlfriend. He was so sad. Months went by and every day his Foster reported that his spirits were rising, and he could feel the love that was surrounding him.

One day our Foster reported that his eye started looking rather cloudy. We decided to get him to a Ophthalmology Specialist, and found out that he was suffering from an Ulcerated Cornea. We learned this condition can be quite serious, and can occur for a number of reasons. Our Veterinarian told us he’d like to get him started on a barrage of daily medications to help halt and heal the growth of this condition. We were told if the treatment didn’t work he may need to have his eye removed.

Several months later, after ensuring his medication was received, we brought him back for a re-check. Our Veterinarian was delighted!! He reported that the medication worked! His Ulcerated Cornea is healing now, and he’s now on a daily dose of drops to help keep his eye moist as it continues to heal. He’s in such better spirits now.

We normally don’t have cats in our Foster program for this long (five months), but given all that Artie was facing, we were in no rush to find him a home. We wanted to make sure that all of his medical needs were addressed before taking the leap of matching him with the perfect humans.

Artie is ready now. He has shown us that he is now a very gentle, loving, calm and collected cat. He would do well in a quieter home that has all the love and care that he would wish for.

Artie lives with other cats, and he doesn’t pay them much mind. He’s never been around dogs so we don’t know that he would be comfortable with dogs. He may do ok with an older calm cat-friendly dog, we’re not sure. He loves his 11 year old human who is very gentle and loving with him. He loves to hear her play the Piano.

Other things about Artie – if you like to sleep alone, Artie is not the guy for you. He absolutely loves sleeping with his Foster every single night. He’s a heat-seeking cuddle bug. He uses his cat scratchers (rather than the furniture) and he has absolutely perfect litter box skills. He’s also one of the rare and elusive Bengals that doesn’t mind being picked up! He usually responds with contented purring!

Arie is a rare and easygoing Bengal. He only wants love and stability. We hope to find him the right family who can give him just that.

Artie is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and we’ve spent $1,447.78 on his medical care. He should want for so little now, medically speaking.

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

Dani currently lives with another cat who is very shy and fearful. Prior to that she lived with three dogs – a Pomeranian and two Pit Bulls.

No question, this was a lot of pets in one small place and soon, Dani began to urinate outside her litter box. She was fully vetted for UTI/ crystals/stones and tested negative. We believe that she may suffer from Feline Lower Urinary Tract disorder (read about that here https://bengalrescue.org/resources/litter-box-issues/). This condition is completely resolvable issue! She is due to go back to the vet soon to make sure there are no other medical issues causing this problem.

We think that if Dani goes to a home with no other pets, she could reign as Queen and her litter box avoidance issues will be corrected. Dani is a wonderful cat and needs someone patient and committed to helping her with this issue.

Dani does like to chew on things like wood furniture, clothes, and cardboard boxes, and carry around some things like rubber bands and small plastic items. The owner has contacted a couple of behavioralists and tried their suggestions of sprays and feline plug-ins to help this behavior.

Dani loves running around outdoors supervised on a harness, this has not been a consistent thing but doesn’t seem to mind putting on the harness. She has been exposed to walking on a leash, but owner wouldn’t say she is “completely” trained (she’s open to it though). She doesn’t like walking in the rain.

Dani is currently being fed pate` wet food in the mornings and eats a dry food all through the day. She is eating First Mate Duck with blueberries dry food and Nulo pate`.

Dani is spayed, up to date on vaccines and is microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and fully vetted for Urinary Tract Infection/stones/crystals (negative). We believe if we can find her a quiet home who is experienced with resolving litter box issues, she will be a loving and wonderful companion. If you are interested in adopting Dani, please fill out our Adoption Application https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pretty girl is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

If you have room in your heart and home for this very special little lady, please fill out our adoption application:  https://bengalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

The following week, we were able to get him his neuter surgery – and those problems quickly disappeared.

Funny thing is, our Fosters had a friend who visited and had recently, tragically lost his beloved Calico cat. He fell in love with Han and it was mutual! We never even got a chance to post Han as available. We love it when that happens!

So cheers to you Han. That beautiful face of yours definitely mobilized our Bengal-loving community!!