Bengal Rescue Network

Safety Harbor, FL

Adopted

Back-story: Freya, a (estimated) 5- to 6-year old, front-declawed, spayed female bengal, was found as a stray and taken to the Lee County Animal Shelter (Ft. Myers, FL). Here’s what we know about Freya from her Great Lakes Bengal Rescue foster family:

Demeanor: Freya is a demure, good-natured, well-mannered lady. She is relatively docile and quiet as bengals go, crying only occasionally and at a low pitch. She is compliant when asked to get into a carrier, content when traveling in a car, and is easy to handle during vet visits.

As her trust of and confidence in her fosters has grown, Freya has become more relaxed, confident, and inquisitive. She now seeks out her humans for play and petting, happy to be the center of their attention.

Freya loves napping/sleeping beside her fosters (especially the “man of the house”). Her favorite pastime is sunbathing by a window. Her favorite toy is catnip-filled mice that squeak.

Health Status/Behavior: Freya is current on well check and vaccines; FeLV/FIV negative; and has had perfect litterbox usage. She entered foster care approximately 2 pounds underweight. Now tipping the scale at 8 pounds, Freya needs to gain another 1-1.5 pounds. Otherwise, she is healthy based on physical examinations by a veterinarian and current laboratory testing.

Inexplicably, Freya will not eat soft cat food. She is currently eating Hills EN kibble.

Freya gets along with one of the fosters’ cats, a gentle male who respects Freya’s boundaries. Through no fault of her own, Freya does not get along with the fosters’ assertive F2 female Bengal.

Her Ideal Forever Family:
• No young children.
• At least one family member that is retired or works from home.
• Only laid-back cats and/or dogs that will not be aggressive towards Freya and who will allow her to assimilate into the animal family at her own pace.

Freya had to fend for herself for an unknown period of time, during which she struggled just to survive. A loving family and a safe forever home for Freya is long overdue.

If interested fill out an application at greatlakesbengalrescue.com
Help with transportation is available to a forever home/meeting spot within a 2-hour drive of Safety Harbor, FL.

Albany, NY

If interested, email us at [email protected]

Luna - approximately 9 year old female spayed bengal kitty
Breeder: unknown
Weight: 9.5 lbs

Luna was deeply attached to her owner who recently passed away. She isn’t just a pet—she’s a companion in the truest sense. She followed her person from room to room, offered comfort day in and day out and shared in life’s quiet moments with gentle presence and affection. Like many Bengals, she’s intelligent, observant, and full of personality. What makes her extraordinary is her depth of feeling—she chooses her people carefully, and when she loves you, she loves you completely. She thrives in a calm, stable home where she can feel safe and build trust at her own pace.
She enjoys cozy spots by the window, watching birds at the bird feeders, or napping in a sunny spot. While she has a playful side, she’s equally content simply being near her person, sharing space and companionship. Because of her strong bond with her previous owner, she may take a little time to adjust—but for the right person, the reward will be immeasurable: a deeply loyal, affectionate companion who will form a bond that’s truly one of a kind. She’s looking for someone patient, kind, and understanding—someone who sees pets not just as animals, but as family.

Current diet: Purina pro plan wet and dry food (free feeds dry, 1/2 can per day wet)
Likes churu treats 1-2x/day; loves cooked chicken breast
No food allergies
Loves squeaking mouse on a string wand toys and cat nip
Would snuggle with my mother and also likes to burrow under blankets
Uses breeze system litter box (scoopable pellets on top - p*e pad in bottom)
Is declawed on front limbs, not known to scratch/swat, sometimes can bite in playful manner with a lot of cat nip
Self grooming
Not leash or harness trained
Mildly vocal - mostly revolving around meal times
Tolerates car rides fine

Only medical issue is longstanding stress/anxiety which she takes transdermal fluoxetine for once per/day - has been on this for ~2.5 years; is difficult to orally medicate consistently. Has had 1 or 2 ear infections in the last 6 years.

Likes to chew on plants if made available, will climb on tables/counters, does not love being carried but loves to climb up and snuggle on her own terms - will do this for hours.
Most ideal companion likely a woman though is fine with men just not snuggly, unknown around children.
Gets along with other cats - lived with 1-3 other cats at all times until ~1 year ago - really enjoys being an only cat and is less stressed as the only pet in the home
Has spent time living with a 50 lb older dog who visits a few times per year - both pets mind their own and seem unbothered

Cat was euthanized

Urgent - being put down today

Can anyone help /foster or hold until next week

Calll us at 5024948669 if you can