estweyn
23-05-2008, 08:14 AM
Forwarding this link from another forum, this is for homes for two lovely bengal cats who are 3 years old and in foster care, they are dog friendly and lovely cats. The link for Bengal cat rescue is http://www.bengalcatrescue.org.uk
Again it seems another case of a breed becoming popular and being overbred.
I would jump at the chance of these but dont think Miss Amber and The right hon Tinks would agree!!!:rolleyes:
estweyn
23-05-2008, 08:17 AM
Oh forgot to say the cats in question are Garum and Russell
Saffy
23-05-2008, 10:22 AM
I would love to ... I'll have to get rid of the hubby first though! (Allergic)
katkin
24-05-2008, 01:40 PM
Bengals are fantastic cats and real characters- once youve owned a bungle (or rather, let it own you), you'll be smitten. We have 2- Alfie the barmy bungle and our rescue bungle Beauty- who has finally (only last night, in fact) decided to trot downstairs from her bathroom retreat to investigate the rest of the house- that's 6 months after she came to live with us! She has obviously been badly treated in the past because she cowers if you move suddenly, as if afraid she is going to be hit - and her pelvis and tail were broken some time before she came to live with us. She's a stunning cat though- beautiful in looks and in nature and I can't imagine why anyone would want to harm her but she's obviously had a rough time of it. I'd fill the house with them if I could- but would probably end up on valium as they're into everything!
I'm not suprised there are a lot in rescue - they are quite distinctive critters, quite unlike other breeds, even orientals/siamese, who are renowned for being demanding and demonstrative (we've got an oriental havana too and she's a pussycat compared with the barmy spotted boy)
Bengals are very lively and that might not suit some cat owners - they are very mischievous, highly intelligent and can open doors, packets and all manner of things they shouldnt be doing - never a dull moment with a bungle.
They are also very sociable and loving and our Alfie is the first to the backdoor to greet visitors, the milkman, the postie and neighbours. I think so many have been bred because people thought they could make a lot of money from them- when we were looking to buy one, they were all around the £500 bracket... They make wonderful companion cats if you can stand the incredible ear-piercing YOWLs and lock up all your packets of cat food/ litter/bread/biscuits or anything else that comes in a chewable package...
katkin
24-05-2008, 01:45 PM
I would love to ... I'll have to get rid of the hubby first though! (Allergic)
Me too, ironically - but Ive learned to live with 8 cats with my prescription meds, air purifiers and a couple of Dysons
katkin
24-05-2008, 01:48 PM
Forwarding this link from another forum, this is for homes for two lovely bengal cats who are 3 years old and in foster care, they are dog friendly and lovely cats. The link for Bengal cat rescue is http://www.bengalcatrescue.org.uk
Again it seems another case of a breed becoming popular and being overbred.
I would jump at the chance of these but dont think Miss Amber and The right hon Tinks would agree!!!:rolleyes:
cant get the link to work to see the 2 cats but will try again later
katkin
24-05-2008, 01:49 PM
Forwarding this link from another forum, this is for homes for two lovely bengal cats who are 3 years old and in foster care, they are dog friendly and lovely cats. The link for Bengal cat rescue is http://www.bengalcatrescue.org.uk
Again it seems another case of a breed becoming popular and being overbred.
I would jump at the chance of these but dont think Miss Amber and The right hon Tinks would agree!!!:rolleyes:
our daft dobermutt's best buddy is our bungle Alfie