Available

👑 BAM IS READY FOR HIS KINGDOM 👑
Riverside, CA

• Must be the only cat in the home
• A cat-friendly, respectful dog may be OK
• No known history with children; respectful, cat-savvy children 12+ may be OK

Meet Bam, a stunning 5-year-old Bengal with a face that stops people in their tracks and a personality that belongs to one very particular kind of home: one where he gets to be the one and only feline king.
And honestly? Bam has earned that.

This gorgeous boy landed at Irvine Animal Control the week before Christmas, completely overwhelmed, heartbroken, and frightened. Shelter life was far too much for him. He was so stressed that the staff could barely handle him, and he needed Gabapentin just to help him cope with the fear and confusion of being there.

From what we understand, Bam came from a multi-cat household, and that simply was not the life he wanted. Some cats enjoy sharing their world. Bam does not. Bam is very clear on this point: he would like his people, his space, his bed, his conversations, his treats, his scratches, and his kingdom to belong to him.

Since January 3, 2026, Bam has been living in a loving, experienced Bengal foster home that has given him exactly what he needed most: time, patience, respect, and room to breathe.
And once Bam realized he was safe? The real Bam started to appear.

His foster describes him as loving, playful, funny, talkative, low-key, and deeply affectionate once he trusts you. He rubs on people. He gives enthusiastic head-butts — sometimes to the wall, because apparently Bam believes the wall also deserves affection. He sleeps at the foot of the bed. He enjoys cuddling beside his humans. He will sit in your lap when he decides it is lap time.

He is not a frantic, high-chaos Bengal. At 5 years old, Bam has moved beyond the wild kitten tornado stage and has settled beautifully into adult Bengal life. He still has plenty of Bengal personality, but he is also remarkably laid-back. His foster calls him a “laid-back dude,” and that description fits him perfectly.
Bam is also a world-class conversationalist. If you love a Bengal who talks back, checks in, comments on household events, and makes sure his opinions are fully documented, Bam may be your man. His foster says that if they ignore him, he simply gets louder. Bam believes communication is important, and he is not wrong.

He loves treats. He enjoys playtime. He is always happy to receive a good scratch behind the ears. He is affectionate without being needy, independent without being aloof, and wonderfully engaged with the people he trusts.

But Bam is also honest about what he does not enjoy.
He does not want to share his home with another cat. His foster has another Bengal, and Bam has made it very clear that feline roommates are not part of his life plan. For this reason, Bam must be the only cat in his adoptive home.

He does not like being picked up. His foster can pick him up, but she is the only one, and even then, it is not his favorite activity. Bam is not a carry-me-around-like-a-baby cat. He is a sit-near-you, talk-to-you, sleep-with-you, rub-on-you, choose-you-on-his-own-terms kind of cat.

He is also terrified of the veterinarian. At his vet visit, he required sedation. This does not mean Bam is “bad.” It means Bam is scared, and his future adopter should understand that vet visits will need planning, patience, and appropriate support from a veterinarian.

The good news? Bam is a very healthy boy. He is neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for FeLV/FIV, and has perfect litter box manners. Truly perfect. He enjoys wet food and does not seem especially interested in dry food, which is perfectly fine with us.
Bam’s foster says he is fascinated by the dogs in the home, although he has not had direct physical interaction with them. Because of this, we believe a calm, cat-friendly dog who respects boundaries may be possible with the right introductions.

We do not know whether Bam has lived with children, so a home with respectful, cat-savvy children 12 and older may be considered.

What Bam needs most is not complicated.

• He needs a person who understands that trust is earned, not demanded.
• He needs a quiet, patient home where he does not have to compete with another cat.
• He needs someone who sees the beauty in a Bengal who is affectionate, funny, talkative, opinionated, and deeply loyal once he feels safe.
• He needs someone who will not rush him, force him, or expect him to become someone he is not.

Bam is not broken.

Bam is specific.

And in the right home, that specificity will become magic.

This boy has already lost his family, survived the shelter, adjusted to foster care, and shown us exactly who he is. He is ready now for the home that finally belongs to him.

If you are looking for a beautiful, talkative, affectionate Bengal who wants to be your one and only feline companion, Bam may be waiting for you.
To apply to adopt Bam, please complete our adoption application

Ty is a four-year-old Bengal who has been in foster care with us since March. He was TERRIFIED at the shelter and they were very concerned about his Gastrointestinal issues.

In just two months’ time - Ty’s disposition and his medical issues have evaporated!

Ty has truly shown his foster family nothing but love and trust. It wasn’t an easy road, but now we know he’s ready to join a loving, forever family who will see in him, what we do.

Here is Ty’s story.

Ty had a rough start in life. Before his owner gave him up, he had likely spent his entire life outdoors, and he still carries the scars to prove it. His ears were torn up, he was skin and bones, and he was still unfixed. When a kind person offered to take Ty before our rescue stepped in, his owner simply said, “Sure, I don’t want him anymore. I don’t even like him. I spent $1,800 on him, he pees everywhere, and he doesn’t like other cats,” as if Ty were nothing more than an object to throw away.

After being rescued, Ty was neutered and eventually transferred to East Bay SPCA. At the shelter, he was terrified. He struggled with severe diarrhea, was difficult for staff to handle, and needed gabapentin almost daily just so people could safely work with him. Eventually, Bengal Rescue was asked to step in and save him.

And yet, despite everything he had been through, Ty walked into foster care purring and soaking up attention. But the moment anyone reached near his head or neck, it became painfully obvious — Ty had been abused. He would tremble at the sight of men, and with every passing day, the picture of his past became clearer.

Ty’s medical and behavioral challenges continued. His diarrhea persisted, and giving him medication became incredibly difficult. We tried everything: FMT capsules, Pro-Pectalin, GI food, even fluoxetine to help manage his anxiety enough to take his pills. Nothing truly worked until we tried switching him to a raw diet. That decision changed everything for Ty. It’s likely he had lived with chronic GI discomfort his entire life, neglected and untreated by his previous owner. But since transitioning to raw rabbit, Ty has absolutely thrived — and most importantly, he finally loves his food.

Since then, things have finally started to fall into place, and Ty is ready for the second chance he has always deserved.

It’s clear now that Ty DOES like other cats. Once he was neutered, the spraying completely stopped, and he quickly bonded with many of the cats in his foster home. He would do best in a household where he can build strong bonds with his humans. Men may take a little more time, but Ty is slowly learning that they can be safe too.

Now that his anxiety is being managed with fluoxetine, Ty gets the zoomies, plays tag with the other cats, and excitedly waits for mealtimes he can count on and trust. He will absolutely let you know — very loudly — when it’s time to eat. And this guy simply LOVES his Catio. We’re pretty certain that the Catio is what sped his emotional and physical healing. If his new home was willing to offer him a Catio - he’d love it.

Despite every hardship he has endured, Ty still loves being petted. Little by little, he is learning how to trust again. He now curls up in his foster’s lap, something she once thought would never be possible. After everything he has survived, watching Ty finally feel safe has been nothing short of incredible.

Ty is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has tested negative for FeLV / FIV.

If you have a warm lap for Ty to snuggle in - please apply!

Initially when she came to foster care - she was understandably scared, confused, and shut down. But in the hands of her extraordinarily capable foster - she soon learned to decompress and to trust.

Our foster has used a slow and steady approach to show Xena just how loved and safe she is. Xena believes it now!

Xena is 7 years old, but you wouldn’t know it by the way she comfortably zips around the home, conquers her huge cat tower, and enjoys exploring and window gazing.

She is an EXPERT biscuit maker. We can prove it - check the Reel!

Often cats who come to us from multi-cat homes; many of them would never have chosen that for themselves.

Xena on the other hand isn’t like that. Xena lived as one of a “bonded pair” with her sister. They both escaped the home that they lived in (we’ve seen photos of them together) - and we’ve been hoping for months that Xena’s sister would be recovered so that they could be together again. Sadly, we’re still waiting - and there has been no sign of her sister.

Xena’s foster home has a resident “grumpy” 8-year-old Maine Coon cat. He is used to foster cats coming and going in the home over the years, and most of the time he cannot tolerate any contact with them.

Amazingly - he sees Xena differently. We are now seeing the start of a friendship between these two. That tells us that Xena really could get along with another cat, provided the other cat is open to it and introductions are slow and careful.

Now - we’ll be honest with you - we always are.

Xena - as her name implies - is definitely SPICY. We can see that her family didn’t give her proper social queues and cautious handling; initially we could tell he wasn’t taught to “read the room” as well as so many other cats are able to do.

Our formula with Zena:

-We’re patient with her.
-We’re teaching her that “hands mean love” and that hands are not a threat. -We’re giving her a routine that helps her know what to expect and when.
-We’re teaching her what play looks like - the toy is the target - not the hands or ankles. This is why we think a home with children wouldn’t be appropriate.

Xena is already settling in beautifully to routine.

Her foster tells us:

She wants pets but can get over stimulated quickly. If this happens, she either hisses or turns to nip or swat but no real aggression. When this happens I gently say no - and she walks away. She loves following me around once she is out and about (Xena has her own room where she can enjoy her own space - but does have access to the whole house every day). Once she has settled on the bed next to me, when I get up - she wants to know where I’m going and follows me to find out!

During feeding times, she loves the security of me sitting / standing nearby while she eats. She encourages me to stay with her until her meal is finished (I don’t touch her - she just wants me close by).

Xena loves catnip toys and interactive toys. When I turn it on, she will chase the toy and then she adorably rolls over to expose her belly. She has a favorite yellow catnip square she will rub and toss around for a few minutes. No touching allowed during play time - but she is happy to show you a fun side of her playing. Once she gets in her comfort zone, she remembers “Oh wait I am supposed to be scared!!!” and will sometimes run away. Often, I’ll wait and she’ll come right back seeking pets.

Xena has a TINY meow and does talk sometimes but she is definitely not a singer.  She will hang out next to me on the bed but is not a snuggle buddy (not yet but there is potential!). She can be a little head shy but does love rubbing up against any body part she can find on you.

Xena has been an absolute joy to love. Every day she exhibits more and more trust. We know she’ll bring so much joy to the right family.

Xena is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She tested negative for FeLV / FIV. She just had an extensive dental procedure and got through that with flying colors. Overall she has excellent litter box habits.

If you would like to adopt Xena please fill out our application