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Because honestly?
We don't get it either.

At just 2 years old, Dominic has a long and happy life ahead of him. He's affectionate, hilarious, curious, talkative, and one of those rare Bengals who isn't simply willing to cuddle with his humans—he actively wants to.

Dominic is a world-class couch surfer. He'll curl up beside you. He'll nap with you. He'll happily commandeer your lap. And if you work from home, Dominic would be delighted to accept a position as your completely unqualified but extraordinarily dedicated executive assistant.

Personal space?

Dominic has heard of it. 😂
He just doesn't see why anyone would want it.

😻 THE LITTLE GUY JUST WANTS TO BELONG

Dominic came to Bengal Rescue after finding himself abandoned at one of Utah's busiest shelters.
We don't know what happened before he arrived there. We do know that the shelter environment was enormously stressful for him, and he was also struggling with gastrointestinal issues that needed more investigation and care than the shelter could provide.

So they called us.

And once Dominic landed in an experienced Bengal Rescue foster home and had time to decompress, the cat underneath all that fear emerged.

And what a cat he is.

Sweet. Loving. People-oriented. Playful. Curious. And profoundly affectionate.

His foster home includes two resident cats, and here's where Dominic's eternal optimism gets him into a little trouble.

Dominic would very much like everyone to be friends.

His roommates have declined the invitation. 😹

He approaches them, wants to interact with them, and doesn't always understand when they'd prefer he mind his own business. Because of that dynamic, we believe Dominic will have his very best chance at happily-ever-after as the only feline in his home, where he won't have to compete for anybody's affection—or negotiate complicated roommate politics.

And frankly, Dominic has enough personality to fill the position of several cats.

❤️ WHAT DOMINIC IS LOOKING FOR

Dominic would thrive with someone who genuinely wants an affectionate cat to be part of their everyday life.

Because he bonds so strongly with his people, a person or family who spends plenty of time at home would be especially wonderful for him. A work-from-home human might think they've hit the Bengal jackpot.

He is also VOCAL—because apparently those enormous eyeballs aren't expressive enough—so apartment or shared-wall living probably isn't his best match.

We don't have experience with Dominic around dogs or children, so we can't confidently predict how he'd feel about either.

🩺 ABOUT THAT SENSITIVE BENGAL BELLY

Dominic came into our care with significant GI upset, and we took it seriously.

His comprehensive testing was negative for the infectious organisms and parasites we were concerned about, and we worked carefully with his diet to determine what made his digestive system happiest.

And we found it.

Dominic does wonderfully when his dietary needs are respected. He needs to remain on the diet that is working for him, and his future family will need to be committed to keeping him on it.

That's it. No mystery. No scary diagnosis. Just a Bengal belly that has opinions about the menu.
Dominic is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and ready for the part of his story we've been waiting to write.

🏠 HIS NEW FAMILY

We have watched this beautiful little cat settle in, learn to trust, attach himself wholeheartedly to his humans—and wait. And wait. And wait.

And somehow, Dominic is still waiting.

So we're asking you to look at those enormous green eyes one more time.

We've been saying that Dominic hasn't found his family yet…

Maybe his family just hasn't found Dominic? ❤️
If you've been looking for a funny, affectionate, devoted little Bengal to take over your couch, your lap, and a fairly substantial portion of your heart, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply to adopt Dominic today!

It simply tells us what he needs: stability, kindness and one person willing to mean it when they say, “You’re home.”

Oscar is a breathtaking seven-year-old Snow Lynx Bengal with luminous blue eyes, a spectacular spotted coat and the wonderfully easy going presence of a cat who knows how to make himself comfortable.

He is affectionate, sweet and an excellent houseguest. He enjoys being near his person, settling into the softest available location and quietly supervising whatever happens around him. Despite everything that has changed in his life, Oscar remains remarkably trusting and ready to belong.

But humans have given up on Oscar far too many times.

Years ago, Oscar began having litter-box difficulties after two additional cats joined his home. At the time, his family received no meaningful guidance about how to help him, and he was re-homed. He later passed through other homes before escaping through an open window and eventually appearing—thin and bewildered—in a feral-cat colony.

Oscar was never feral. When his original owner arrived at the colony and called his name, he walked directly to her as though they had been apart for only a few days.

Bengal Rescue brought him to safety, provided veterinary care and worked carefully to address his urinary and litter-box issues. Oscar showed us that he was not a “bad cat.” He was a sensitive cat who needed the right environment, appropriate care and people willing to understand what he was communicating.

He eventually found a home in Bisbee with someone who wanted him very much. Now, through circumstances having nothing to do with Oscar, his owner must relocate for 18 months to a home with dogs who would not be safe around him.

So Oscar is losing his home again.

We refuse to let this become another chapter in which Oscar is passed along and expected to manage the consequences by himself.

His owner will formally surrender him to Bengal Rescue, and we will arrange immediate veterinary care. Bengal Rescue will remain responsible for his medical needs while he is in foster care. What Oscar needs from you is a safe, stable home where he can decompress and be loved.

Because of his history, Oscar needs to be the only cat. His foster or foster-to-adopt family should be prepared to follow the litter-box and environmental plan Bengal Rescue provides. We will support you throughout the process—you will not be asked to figure this out alone.

Oscar is not the sum of the homes that failed him.
He is a handsome, affectionate, easygoing boy who has survived every disruption without losing his ability to trust. Somewhere out there is the person who will finally prove that his trust was not misplaced.

Please help us make this Oscar’s last move—and the beginning of the life he should have had all along.

If you can give Oscar a loving new start - please fill out our Foster Application:

Because underneath his shyness is a cat who very much wants connection.

Marley came to Bengal Rescue after being seized from an eviction in Washington State and later landing at a farm-animal sanctuary that asked us to help him. We know very little about what came before. What we do know is that Marley is slowly learning that people can be safe.

Once he trusts you, he arches into your hand for pets, rubs against you and purrs. He loves his feather wand toy (attached to his human, of course), fuzzy bell ball, climbing his cat trees, puzzle toys and treats.

ESPECIALLY treats.

Marley loves them enough to occasionally bat one straight out of your hand. 😹 His foster says “we’re working on that!”

He has huge green eyes, beautiful brown-and-gray spotted markings, and a set of wonderfully silly gray feet.

Marley will need a quiet, patient home with someone who understands that trust takes time. Quick movements and too much noise can frighten him, but kindness, predictability and a gentle voice bring out the affectionate little cat underneath.

Marley came to us with another cat and unfortunately he instigates some pretty intense confrontations so for this reason, we are nervous to “announce” that he could get along with another cat in the home. It could simply be their chemistry together - we really don’t know. We have to think that if a cat companion is mellow and slowly introduced, that it could be successful.

Marley’s new family do not need to have previous Bengal experience, and this could be a wonderful first Bengal-type companion for the right person.
His foster told us that her favorite part of caring for Marley has been watching him discover that people can be kind—and that he deserves affection, too.
She also says that Marley has a lot of love to give.
We think she’s right.

He just needs someone willing to give him the time to show it.

If you would like to adopt Marley, please fill out our Adoption Application.