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California Bengal Cat Rescue
 Available Bengal Cats
 (We have many Bengals available both in Northern and Southern California featured on this page.)


ATTENTION!!!! Due to lack of fosters and help, CA Bengal Rescue will NOT be taking in any more rescues until we rehome the ones we have.
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California Bengal Cat Rescue needs foster homes, transport and financial help.

 

Northern California
Ozzie & Samara
Bonded Pair
Ozzie and Samara's are victims of this economy. Their mom and dad lost their house and their jobs and sadly have to surrender these two beauties into rescue. Ozzie is the stunning marble. He will be 3 years old this fall. Samara is a stunning 4 year old rosetted female. The two are very bonded and need to be rehomed together. They might be OK with another cat, depending on the cat or with a cat friendly dog.

If you are interested in Ozzie and Samara please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Ozzie Ozzie Samara Samara

Northern California
Kaomi: A Beautiful Special Girl
Kaomi is a lovely 11 year young spayed Bengal who needs a loving forever home.

I'll let her foster mom tell you all about her: Kaomi is a sweet, spayed female Bengal, who is almost eleven years young. She is a purebred Bengal, with papers. She is up to date on her vaccinations, has not been declawed, and has good litter box habits. She, too, is a victim of the latest economic troubles. Her dad lost his job, and had to sell his house. He is going to work in Europe, and can't take Kaomi with him, so he placed her into rescue. Kaomi mourned the loss of dad for several days, but has since become bonded to me. She loves to snuggle, and sleeps with me every night. Kaomi doesn't act old - she will chase a wand toy, and perform all kinds of crazy jumps and flips to catch it. When she does, she growls like she is some kind of fierce wild cat, and doesn't want to let go of the toy, just like my three-year old Bengals do! Kaomi is in very good health overall, but she does have a minor health issue. She over-grooms herself, which has created some patches of missing fur. Like many humans, Kaomi suffers from allergies, and has to take Benadryl occasionally. She also seems to suffer from some separation anxiety, because I work outside the home, and I'm gone for most of the day. She calls out to me, as soon as she hears me come home from work. I think Kaomi would do best in a home where someone is home most of the time, or where she has another cat to keep her company, in order to alleviate her separation anxiety. Kaomi doesn't get along with my Bengals, but a kitten or non-aggressive cat might be accepted by her.

If you are interested in Kaomi please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Kaomi Kaomi

Northern California
Hudson: A Very Handsome Boy
Hudson is an 18 month old neutered male who needs a forever home.

I'll let his foster mom tell you all about him: Hudson is a big, handsome, neutered male Bengal, who is around 18 months old. He appears to be a purebred Bengal, but we don't have his papers. He is a big boy, who weighs around 20 pounds, yet is not overweight. Hudson has not been declawed, is up to date on his vaccinations, and has no known health issues. He has good litter box habits, as well. His first owner, a young lady, had to move suddenly, and threatened to dump him at the local shelter. A kind-hearted woman, who had a large country home, took in Hudson. She reported that Hudson did not get along with her six other cats, so she kept him housed in a separate room. Like so many others, she ended up losing her home, and had to move into a much smaller place. When she did, she was no longer able to keep Hudson separate from her other cats. She knew we had Bengals, so she asked us to take him in, which we did. We've made quite a bit of progress with Hudson. When we first got him, he was very frightened, and would attempt to scratch or bite us if we came close to him. Now, he likes to be petted, and will let us pick him up. He gets along with our other cats, as long as they don't act dominant toward him. We don't have any children or dogs, so we don't know how he would respond to them. Hudson seems to act better around men than women, perhaps because they are less likely to be intimidated by his size and blustery behavior. Hudson would probably do best as an only cat.

If you are interested in Hudson, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Hudson Hudson Hudson

Northern California
Scarlet
Scarlet is a sweet, spayed and fully vetted 4 year old Snow Bengal. She does seem to have food allergies, so she needs to be on a special diet. This little girl has gone through a lot. The foster mom has put in a lot of work and TLC, improving her health and helping her feel secure. She's a lovely girl.

If you are interested Scarlet, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Scarlet Scarlet Scarlet


Southern California
Natasha
1.5 Year Old Spayed Girl
Needs a New Home ASAP!
Natasha, a beautiful marble, is about 1.5 years old. She needs a home where she has a human female companion to bond to, since she doesn't do well around men. Natasha also needs to be the only cat in the household.

The foster dad has this to say about Natasha:She is a quiet one, hardly ever talks, aloof but when she wants attention she jumps on my wife's lap and demands to be petted. She plays fetch with my nieces and nephews, they are 8 years old a little younger. She is about 10-12 lb.

If you are interested in Natasha, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Natasha Natasha Natasha

Southern California
Leopardo Da Vinci (Leo)
Leo is a gorgeous 3 year old declawed and neutered boy in search of a new loving home. He's a big, affectionate boy, weighing in at 20 pounds. Leo loves being around people and is fine with well-behaved children over the age of 5 years. He needs to be rehomed due to allergies the human mom's mom has developed. Unfortunately, Leo has started to over-groomed because he has to be confined away from the family due to the allergy problem.

Leo's mom has this to say about Leo:He loves to run and take flying leaps onto high furniture or the top of the stairs. He can stand on his hind legs if you dangle a treat for him (especially any kind of meat) and will jump up to be petted. He loves to hang out on a high perch and just laze about. He’s very fastidious about his litter box; it must be cleaned daily. Leo will let you know if you missed a day by pooping on the floor just outside the box. If you leave the shower door open after a shower, he’ll go in and play with the water. Leo loves to be scratched under his chin and around his ears. When he’s feeling especially cuddly, he will lick you on the face if you let him. He’s been a little stressed out lately because we’ve had to keep him confined at certain times due to the allergy issue with my mom, and I recently noticed he’s over-groomed himself a bit on his lower-neck/chest area. This is not typical of him, but in light of the circumstances, I do think it’s stress-related..

If you are interested in Leo, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Leo Leo sitting Leo lying down

Southern California
Halo & Kila
Bonded Pair of Girls
Halo and Kila are looking either for a forever home or a different foster situation. Halo is 4 years old, Kila is 2. They are very bonded and need to be together. Halo is very timid and shy. She does allow herself to be petted, but she hides behind Kila when she's afraid. Kila is shy, but not as timid. She does roll over and allow her belly to be stroked. Kila is very protective of Halo and will as close to her as possible. These two girls need to be in a quite home, with a human companion who is willing to work with them and give them time to feel secure and safe.
They need to be in a home where there are no children or rambunctious dogs. They are fixed and fully vetted
Halo is the first pictured below, Kila the second pictures.

If you are interested in Halo & Kila, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Halo Kila Kila
Kila

Southern California
Aspen
Affectionate Snow Boy
Aspen is a sweet Snow Bengal, born in 2002. Aspen is extremely affectionate, loves being around people. He has gotten along well with other cats in the past, but is not getting on with the foster mom's cats. He hasn't experienced dogs, so it is unknown how he would do around them. Aspen is fully vetted and up to date on his vaccinations. Aspen was surrendered into rescue due to his dad's fiancé having allergies.

Aspen's dad has this to say: Aspen is into everything and them some. Extra loving and always wants attention. Loves to talk a lot about really nothing. Have never seen him use his claws on any one. Just a very big baby.
He lived with 2 other Bengal cats well when he was a kitten until last March. He did get along very well with them.
He just loves lots of attention. Anything to do with petting he loves. Of course he also loves string toys with bells on them.

The foster mom says the following about Aspen: I wish you could see his fur in real life; it's silver (literally shiny like tiny silver threads throughout) He is gorgeous and loving as all get out. He will head butt you so hard and meow and purr and chirp the entire time you are with him. He's just met us; but you'd think we'd had him since he was a baby. He's the most wonderful animal! He came with two beds and his own blankie.

If you are interested in Aspen, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Aspen Aspen Aspen

Southern California
Cori
Sweet Spayed Girl
Cori is a lovely, spayed one year old girl. Sweet Cori has quite a story that we will share with people who are interested in giving her a wonderful forever home. She is very affectionate and loves people.

Her foster mom has this to say: Cori is a very special cat. Cori loves to be loved and be where you are. She will lay on your shoulder and let you just pet and love her. Cori plays with almost anything that has movement. Cori is a little over a year old. She is spayed, chipped, and up to date on her shots. Cori would do best in a home where she is number 1, as she wants all of the attention. She is good with older kids and a small dog. If you have a lot of time and love to give she will be your best friend.

If you are interested in Cori, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Cori Cori Cori Cori

Southern California
Mimi & Leo
Mother and Son Bonded Pair
Mimi and Leo are very bonded to each other and have to stay together. Mimi is Leo's mom. She's a sweet 6 year old, spayed girl who is very loving. Leo, her son is a 4 year old and neutered. He also has a very sweet personality but is a little cautious around strangers. Mimi is the snow girl, Leo the brown spotted boy.

If you are interested in Mimi & Leo, please contact Marilyn by e-mail: marilynk1@sbcglobal.net

Mimi Mimi Leo Leo

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