Bengal Rescue Network

Bengal Rescue Network The Bengal Rescue Network (BRN) is a 501c3 organization of volunteers located across the U.S. and Canada who are active Bengal enthusiasts.

The Bengal Rescue Network (BRN) members truly care about the health, welfare and happiness of the Bengal breed. The “Network” on yahoo groups is a place for rescuers, foster caregivers, and adopters to exchange ideas, discuss needs, and assist in re-homing Bengal cats. To be part of the Network, the rescuers, foster caregivers and adopters agree that (1) all cats are vetted (as necessary or curr

ent records cannot be verified) and spayed/neutered before placement, and (2) cats are not regularly permitted to be adopted as “outside” pets. (Exceptions are handled on a case-by-case basis.) The Bengal Rescue Network is always in need of transporters, evaluators, and most importantly, long- & short-term foster homes. If you believe you are the right person to help, more information can be found by visting our website, www.bengalrescuenetwork.org, and selecting Volunteer from the menu.

Richmond, VA We received a request for help from a vet’s officeHere are the details:“ I am a primary care veterinarian b...
08/28/2026

Richmond, VA

We received a request for help from a vet’s office

Here are the details:

“ I am a primary care veterinarian based in Richmond Virginia. My patient is Leo Tompkins, a 9 year old MN Bengal cat who presented for multiple health reasons. Leo is a very sweet boy in temperament and is very tolerant of being handled and touched. He is declawed (front paws only) but lives mainly outside as owners have young children. His blood work last week showed chronic kidney disease and he also has grade 3-4 periodontal disease. Today, he presented with a cat bite abscess on his bottom jaw that appeared overnight.

We presented owners with an estimate for treating the abscess (lancing and flushing it, pain relief and antibiotic care) and it is $1,011.26 which they cannot do. They are open to surrendering Leo but are unable to transport him very far. We have offered to care for Leo until he can go to a rescue if a rescue agrees that they can help. The estimate for the dental is $2800. Obviously in other areas this would be cheaper. Anyone interested in helping

08/28/2026

Need help getting a cat from Allen, MI to Harrisburg or Gettysburg, PA in the next week

If you can help, email us at [email protected]

Brooklyn, NYLooking for a home - if interested contact the owner at hollinshead@yahoo.comWe got him from friends of frie...
08/20/2026

Brooklyn, NY

Looking for a home - if interested contact the owner at [email protected]

We got him from friends of friends so only can approximate his age, around 7 or 8. He has been neutered and microchipped by our local vet and is in good health with no issues.

Habibi has always been an indoor cat, with the run of our apartment. He is clever and observant. He likes to play fetch and brings back the rubber scrunchie to be tossed again. He also loves jumping very high for play. He spends several hours napping each day and likes to find a sunshine spot on the bed or window ledge. He is curious and goes into the hallway to inspect and sniff then returns and opens the door to re-enter the apartment, by himself. He has had a little interaction with a relative's elderly dog and was not concerned by it, but mostly has been solitary. He has not had any interactions with other cats. He loyally follows us around and enjoys our attention but is very independent! He has not had interactions with children. We think he probably will be better with adults than children because quick movements make him nervous.

We have a scratchpad that he uses daily. We have had to warn him off from scratching furniture, so he would not be a good fit for a home that is not bengal cat ready. He scratched furniture less when alternatives were provided and sprayed with catnip. He is amenable to having his nails groomed when offered treats as a part of the grooming process. He knows his name, comes when called more than is expected from a cat, especially if the word "treat" is included and he is rewarded for coming.

When we first got him, he was very shy and we respected that. He then became comfortable and can be very vocal. He knows his dinner time (for soft food) and announces it to us at 10pm each night! He would be a good fit for someone that knows the habits of bengals and tolerates their occasional loudness and does not expect an overly cuddly cat. He occasionally sits on the chest or arm of a favorite person. He likes being rubbed on his head and under his chin. He is very handsome and gets lots of compliments from visitors!

We are in Brooklyn NY and would be fine with traveling some to get him a good home. We are available to answer any other questions as well.

Tampa, FL Back-story: Canelo, a handsome, 3 year-old, neutered male bengal, was surrendered to Miami-Dade Animal Shelter...
07/24/2026

Tampa, FL

Back-story: Canelo, a handsome, 3 year-old, neutered male bengal, was surrendered to Miami-Dade Animal Shelter, where (due to over crowding) he was immediately put on the euthanasia list. Being made aware of his imminent demise, volunteers for Great Lakes Bengal Rescue banded together, pulling him from the shelter 2.5 weeks ago and transporting him to a foster home in Safe Harbor, (just outside the Tampa), FL. Here’s what we know about Canelo from his Great Lakes Bengal Rescue foster family:

Demeanor: Canelo loves the company of humans. During the day he wants to be the center of attention and at night he wants to sleep with his fosters.

Canelo is compliant when asked to get into a carrier, and is very easy to handle during vet visits (you Bengal owners know how unusual this is). Not only has he charmed his foster family, but also everyone at the vet clinic, sitting in laps, allowing strangers to pick him up and hold him, and purring for affection and pets.

Canelo loves sunbathing in the foster’s catio, and playing with “his mice”. He gets along with the fosters’ well-mannered cat, but prefers the company of humans. He’s not crazy about thunder. Being in a secluded room is Canelo’s least favorite thing, which he will tell you in no uncertain terms.

Health Status/Behavior: Canelo is healthy based on physical examinations by a veterinarian and recent laboratory testing. He is current on well check and vaccines; and is FeLV/FIV negative. He recently had a whole-mouth dental cleaning and surgery on a tooth/root causing him pain on the affected side of his mouth.

Canelo likes Churu puree treat and prefers soft food to kibble. He likes Friskies seafood, especially chunky versions with gravy, more so than other proteins.

Canelo has had perfect litterbox usage. He chooses to use a litter box that is low in front, allowing him to walk in and out.

Canelo’s Ideal Forever Family:
• At least one family member that is retired or works from home.
• A family that wants a human-centric cat, who many describe as “more like a dog than a cat”.
• A family that is looking for a cat that wants to be in the middle of all family activities.

All who have met and spent time with Canelo (i.e., his transporters, his foster family, the vet and vet techs who have cared for him) describe him as special – a sociable AND easy going bengal!

If interested fill out an application at greatlakesbengalrescue.com

Laconia New HampshirePiper is a 4 yr old Bengal, she is spayed, utd on her vaccinations, healthy, and very affectionate....
07/21/2026

Laconia New Hampshire

Piper is a 4 yr old Bengal, she is spayed, utd on her vaccinations, healthy, and very affectionate. She is located in Laconia New Hampshire. Her mother passed away unexpectedly. She has never lived with a dog but currently lives with another dsh male/neutered cat and gets along very well with him.

If interested contact owner at [email protected]

Winner of the drawing is Dennis Cherry Need donations for dental - chance to win a drawing of your pet His family droppe...
07/18/2026

Winner of the drawing is Dennis Cherry

Need donations for dental - chance to win a drawing of your pet

His family dropped Canelo, a 3 year-old bengal, at the Miami-Dade animal shelter, where he was immediately placed on a euthanasia list. Being made aware of his imminent demise, volunteers for Great Lakes Bengal Rescue banded together, pulling him from the shelter last week and transporting him to a foster home in Safe Harbor, FL. Subsequently, a vet visit revealed he needs extensive dental work, which should allow him to eat without pain. The estimate for the surgery Canelo needs ranges between $1,154.50 and $1,405.35 (see estimate below).

We will be sponsoring a "sweepstakes" to pay this surgical bill. Each family that donates money -- by end-of-day Friday, July 24th -- to help pay for Canelo's surgery will be entered into a drawing; the winner will be randomly selected from all of Canelo's supporters. The winner will receive a customized charcoal drawing of one of their pets. Shown below is an example of the artist's work.

How to contribute to Canelo's surgery: donate@greatlakesbengal at PayPal or mail check to 10720 Hite Creek Rd Louisville, Ky. 40241

Please help us help Canelo.

Miami, FLIn a foster home in Safety Harbor, FLNeed a foster or foster with intent to adopt ASAP. 3 yr old male surrender...
07/02/2026

Miami, FL

In a foster home in Safety Harbor, FL

Need a foster or foster with intent to adopt ASAP. 3 yr old male surrendered because they are having a baby. No idea how he does with cats, kids or dogs. Very stressed and fractious in the shelter. Email if you are interested. [email protected]

Safety Harbor, FLAdopted Back-story: Freya, a (estimated) 5- to 6-year old, front-declawed, spayed female bengal, was fo...
05/18/2026

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.

Miami, FLBonded pair need a home or foster together - one is not a Bengal - if interested email us at info@greatlakesben...
05/08/2026

Miami, FL

Bonded pair need a home or foster together - one is not a Bengal - if interested email us at [email protected]

2. Age: both a year and a half
3. Gender: One of the cats is a male Bengal and the other is a female domestic short hair, The male is fixed the female is not. Will be fixed before adoption
4. Microchipped? No
5. Gets along with dogs? Yes (they live with a dog)
6. Gets along with cats? Yes
7. Good with kids? Yes ( kids in home)
8. Good with humans? Yes (very sweet)
9. Any medical history or current issues we should know about? None that I know of but both are very skinny. They are not fed consistently
10. Neutered / spayed? The male is fixed the female is not.
11. Up to date on vaccines? No
12. Potty trained? Yes
13. Estimated weight? (Some fosters have weight restrictions where they live) -skinny cats
14. Location (city or zip code) Miami Lakes- I can transport

Location: Southern Maryland/DC/VA areaIf interested or have questions contact Jessica Settlej.settle013@gmail.comHi this...
04/17/2026

Location: Southern Maryland/DC/VA area

If interested or have questions contact Jessica Settle
[email protected]

Hi this is Max he was born in 2021, he is strong, curious, and very vocal. He needs to be in an ONLY cat home. He needs someone who is experienced and patient. He enjoys being outside, is used to being on a harness and leash. If you have a catio or fenced in yard and time to spend outside with him he would be in love. He doesn't like to be held for very long but as he grows a relationship with you he will seek you out for attention and enjoy being in the same room with you. He LOVES getting brushed, but don't fall for his exposed belly trick. Recently treated for UTI, no other medications or special diets. He is able to free eat crunchy food, I feed him a wet food (has to be a broth) everyday at 6pm, he knows when dinner time is.

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