How to Surrender
Private individuals surrendering their Bengal cat, please read below. Shelters and/or rescues with a Bengal that would best be suited for Bengal Rescue, please contact for further assistance at [email protected] or 502-494-8669
For Individuals
Before GLBR takes in your Bengal, we ask that you follow a few steps.
First, we suggest contacting your breeder to ask for assistance. Most breeders will take back their own cats and would rather do that than see them in rescue.
Please complete the surrender contract.
Your Bengal should be current on all vaccinations, FELV/FIV tested, and spayed/neutered. All vaccinations and any vet records you have should accompany the cat.
Contact us if you cannot find an affordable place to bring your cat up to date on their shots.
You will be responsible for transporting the cat to the assigned foster home.
FAQ
No, but we appreciate any donations. Most Bengal rescues cost more than the adoption fee received. If you can not afford a monetary donation, things like carriers, food, and beds are other suggested donations. We do not, under any circumstances, pay people for their surrendered Bengal.
This depends on a variety of things, such as your cat's temperament, its ability to get along with other animals and kids, the foster's location, how full we are at the time, your cat's current and past health, and results from the vet. If circumstances require the cat to be caged, fosters have good-sized runs, with plenty of room; most cages are 4 x 5 x 4 or larger. The rescued cat will be given at least 3 hours or more per day out of the cage. A cat that is not up-to-date on rabies/vaccines, not FELV/FIV checked, and not altered will be isolated and caged until brought up to date.
We do not put down Bengals unless there is a medical reason to do so, such as a terminal illness or the cat having severe behavioral problems such as unprovoked, aggressive biting.
No. No one wishes to adopt a cat that is about to die. If you cannot keep your terminally ill cat, it would be best to euthanize it.