Adoption Information
Adoption Fees
The adoption fee for a Bengal ranges from $50 to $650 USD. Fees are based on the cat's generation, TICA registered or not, age, special needs, and health status.
Adoption Procedure
- Submit a complete application. Please make sure you have answered all questions, including email information; past and present vets' names and contact info and landlord's name and contact info. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Contact your vet(s) and give them permission to speak with us regarding your pets.
- Please check your email spam/junk if you think you haven't gotten a response from us. An application is typically processed and responded to within 48 hours (holidays and Sundays not included). Don't hesitate to email us at [email protected] if you haven't heard back from us. You are responsible for following up on your application.
- Once an application is processed, you will receive an email with the next steps and requested information. This information includes references, pictures/video of your home, and available dates and times for a phone interview. It is your responsibility to provide us with all the information requested. If applicants prefer not to send pictures/video of their home, a home visit will be set up.
- GLBR will set up a phone interview with the applicant to discuss the characteristics of the cat(s) they are looking to adopt and the alignment of those characteristics with available Bengals. Any general questions will be answered during that conversation.
- If your application is approved, the foster will contact the applicant to give first-hand information about the cat(s) the adopter is interested in.
- A decision about adoption is made based on the fit between the applicant's family and the foster cat. The President, not the fosters, makes the final decision on adoptions.
- If your first choice isn't a good match, we will continue to work with you to find a cat that is.
- Submitted applications are held for 30 days. If we receive no response from you in 30 days, your application will be deleted. Approved applications are kept for 1 year.
- We do not keep waiting lists, so keep an eye on the FB pages and Petfinder.
- Please email us at [email protected] if you have questions. Do not text; send pms or post questions on the FB page.
- We reserve the right to refuse to adopt to anyone for any reason.
Adoption requirements
The following eligibility criteria for adoption are in line with those of other specialty breed cat rescues, aiming to optimize the physical and mental health of the adopted Bengal, minimizing the risk of injury to the adopted Bengal, and minimizing the likelihood of re-homing. Information gathered at each step guides adoption decisions, with each cat's best interest at heart.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for adoption:
- History of consistent, annual veterinary care (e.g., wellness exams, vaccines when due*, medical visits as needed, spay/neutered; FELV/FIV test results) provided to all cats and dogs in the family. *NOTE: Exceptions to annual vaccination are made based on case-specific factors (concurrent medical illnesses, advanced age, etc.)
- Will not declaw the adopted Bengal
- Will keep the adopted Bengal inside, in an escape-proof catio (a patio for cats), and/or in a harness/leash for supervised walks outside
- Does not have cat(s) or dog(s) in the family that are aggressive to cats
- Has ample free time to spend with the adopted Bengal
Has the financial ability to provide proper vet care
Applicable to Applicants Who Rent:
- Evidence from the property owner/manager that the rental lease permits the adoption of a cat and that declawing is not required
