Bengal Kittens are Unique

Our Bengal kitten named Halo has a sweet personality.  Running, jumping and playing are her favorite things to do.  She would do well in any family.  Contact us now for more information on her.

Bengal Kitten Named Ike is Available for Christmas

Our Bengal kitten named Ike is developing beautifully. He is still in the fuzzy stages, but is already eye catching. He has a happy-go-lucky personality and makes everyone he meets smile. Here are some updated photos of this wonderful little boy who happens to be available. He will be able to go to a new home a couple of days before Christmas. If you would like him as a pet for yourself or your family for the Holiday, let us know.

Pet Safety

It's past the middle of October. Now is the time to decide (if you have not already done so) if you are going to get a costume for your pet for Halloween. The pet stores I have been to have a large selection of costumes to choose from if you are inclined to have your pet participate.

When choosing pet costumes try to select safe ones. Be wary of costumes that are adorned with sparkles as they can be licked off. Be on the lookout for dangly metal objects that can come off and be swallowed by your pet which presents a choking hazard. And finally, be extra careful of the plastic bags you bring the costumes home in that your pet could get into to hide (in case he/she does not like the costume you picked out :-)) which could cause suffocation.

A little extra caution on your part will go a long way in keeping your pet safe.

A Brown Spotted Rosetted Bengal Kitten for Sale

We have a beautiful brown spotted rosetted Bengal kitten that is available. We call him Laser. His father is a Triple Grand Champion show cat and his mother is from outstanding bloodlines as well. This little male has a gorgeous coat pattern, a whited tummy and an awesome personality. He does well with children and if properly introduced should do well with other pets. Check out his photos below. He is a house kitten and was not thrilled about being outside as proven in the third photo where he moved and the camera cut off part of his face. I decided to post it so you can see his pattern on his right side. Contact us now if you would like more information or would like to make Laser part of your family.

A Marble Bengal Kitten for Sale

We have a very nice marble patterned Bengal kitten for sale. He is black with golden brown and white markings. He loves to be the center of attention. However, if no one is playing when he wants to, he quickly finds a toy and entertains himself until he is in the spotlight again. We call this kitten Jay. Check out his photos below. If you want more information or would like to make Jay part of your family let us know.

Pet Groomers

Many pets require regular grooming. Often pet owners groom their pets themselves, but many of us rely on the services of pet groomers.

Because our Bengals are shorthairs, we groom the kittens ourselves. As for the adults, the females are easy to groom so we groom them with little effort. However, the males, due to being larger and heavier, can be a handful. We usually take them to the pet groomers. We always discuss which shampoo to use as pets can be allergic to certain shampoos.

We have heard conversations in the groomer's office lately about a movement to ensure that all pet groomers become licensed. What do you think about this subject? Do you use a pet groomer? Is he/she licensed? Let us know by sending us your comments.

Video: Bengal Kitten Wrestling with His Mother, Collar and More

Just wanted to share a new video we added to YouTube. In order to see it, click the link below to go to our website and on the left navigation bar click Blog and Videos.

Here is the link:

http://www.adorecatsbengals.com/Blog.html

Let us know what you think.

Make New Friends

Would you like to make new friends who like pets? There are many ways to let people know you like pets.

Here is one way. Have a photo of your pet printed on a hat or shirt and wear it. You will probably have a few people who are pet lovers make a comment or ask you about it. You can then keep the conversation going and possibly turn that person into an acquaintance or even better, a new friend.

Try this for a month and let us know how it goes. Good luck :-)

Available Bengal Kitten - Iko

This is our kitten we call Iko. She is a beautiful brown spotted Bengal kitten that has huge rosettes, great form and a sweet personality. She is available as a top quality pet. Call us if you would like more information.

Does Your Pet Know It's Friday?

Today is Friday and our cats seem to know it. Our daily routine is a bit different on Fridays, so their attention to us seems heightened.

Fridays are our regular pet store day and we usually take one pet with us. They seem to wake up on Fridays a bit more hyper than usual (which for Bengals is super high energy) and clingy. They know only one will be allowed to go and they vie for the closest position to us. Once our selection is made, the other cats wait to see if we will change the selection. When we start towards the door, the other cats head off to do something else.

When we come back, we see the cats in the window waiting for us. Once we open the door to come in, we get swarmed. They know that even though they did not get a chance to go to the pet store this time, we have treats for them. Once the bags are opened and the treats given out, the cats go away happy.

Does your pet know it is Friday or recognized a different day of the week? Leave us a comment to let us know.

By the way - Happy Friday to you!

Flea and Tick Season

Spring is coming soon and now is the time to consider whether you need a flea and tick application for your pet.

Choose any flea and tick application carefully. We once had a dog we applied a flea and tick application to. Over the next couple of days, she began scratching and licking herself to the point where she started to lose hair. A trip to the veterinarian revealed she was allergic to that particular brand of flea and tick application which was irritating her skin. It took several treatments by the vet. (which cost us a few hundred dollars when it was all said and done) to clear up the skin irritation.

Contact your vet. before using any application on your pets and then decide what is best for your pet.

2013 New Year Vacation Plans

We hope everyone is enjoying today, the seventh day of 2013.

Have you begun thinking about your vacation(s) for this year? If so, are you taking your pet?

For those of you who do travel with your pets, where have you taken them before? Which hotels and airlines have you found that are the most pet-friendly? Which ones were not? Post your comments on our blog so your experiences can help someone else make a good decision about how to travel with their pets and have a great time.

Thanks for your input and happy traveling!

Your First Pet Responses

We received hundreds of responses from people who took a trip down Memory Lane and shared memories of their first pets. Thank you to everyone who shared. Here are the questions people responded to with their answers. Our personal answers are listed in italics:

What kind of pet was your first pet?
74% said a dog
19% said a cat
3% said a lizard
1% said a gerbil
1% said a rabbit
1% said a frog
.5% said a pony
.5% said goldfish

Our first pet was a male puppy named Laddie my parents adopted from the dog pound when I was a 7 years old. Laddie was a black lab mix with floppy ears, long gangly legs and never ending energy. He was famous for licking anyone he could get close to.

The next question was: Do you still have your first pet?

96% said no
4% said yes

We do not still have our first pet.

If not, what happened to it?

23% said their pet got out and was lost
15% said their pets were given way to others
49% said their pet died of old age
13% said their pet got sick and had to be put down

Our first pet was given away to others as one of my siblings had an allergy to it. The family he went to seemed nice and my parents thought they would give the puppy a good home.

Pets leave a lasting impression in our memories and on our lives. A positive relationship with a pet is one of the most rewarding things one can have.

Your First Pet

Treat yourself to a trip down Memory Lane. Remember your first pet? What kind of pet was it? Do you still have it? If not, what happened to it? For some of us, the trip down Memory Lane is a very long road that takes us all the way back to childhood. For others, it is a short trip as your first pet was obtained recently.

Regardless of how long ago, take a minute to share one of your memories of your first pet with us by submitting it in our Blog's Comment box by December 20, 2012. We would like to share ours and yours with others so they can enjoy the memories as well.

Happy traveling.

Holiday Shopping

This is the time of year when many people are out doing Holiday shopping. When we are busier, we often (unintentionally) spend less time with our pets. You can make it up to them. If you do not already do this, take your pet shopping with you.

Many of the pet stores will allow you to bring your leashed pet with you. Why not take them? You have to go there anyway. Most pets will be a bit nervous the first few of times they go. However, most dogs and cats will be glad to learn there are other places besides the veterinarian where they can go.

This also helps their social skills. When you take your pets to the pet store, they get lots of attention from both the other customers and the store staff. Shoppers and store staff will often come talk with you about your pet so you get to brag on them. They will want to talk to your pet and, if you pet is up to it and you allow it, will want to rub them. Most pets will love this. However, you know your pet better than anyone. If you know your pet may be uncomfortable with others petting them or if you don't want them to, politely let the person know this and they will understand. The more your pet is exposed to new surroundings and people the more comfortable they should become. Before long your pets may have friends who look forward to seeing them come to the store with you on a regular basis. Having people say hello and call them by name can soon generate a positive response from your pet. Try it and let us know how it goes. Happy Shopping.