Merry Christmas

Did someone say Christmas treats?  Count me in!!!

We hope this is the best #Christmas you and your family have ever had :-).

Adore Cats Bengals Kitten Video

We have a new litter of Bengal kittens soon to be available for new families. Here is a peek at these gorgeous Bengal boys. These exceptionally beautiful kittens will go quickly. If interested, contact us now.

Order Your Bengal Cat Mugs Now

Now is the time to order our Bengal cat mugs to ensure they arrive before Christmas. Each mug has a beautiful image of a real Bengal cat on it with a description of it written on the back. The fact that the mugs have vivid colors, are dishwasher safe on the top rack and microwaveable make them sought after by many cat-lovers. Each mug focuses on a particular type of Bengal cat and is one of four types. Order one of each type now to complete your collection. Copy and paste the link below into your web address bar to go directly to the store to order. Enjoy :-)

http://cats-and-more-store.myshopify.com/collections/collector-edition-bengal-cat-mugs/products/collector-edition-brown-spotted-bengal-cat-mug

Heart Tests for Cats

Did you know that there are veterinary cardiac specialists who can test your cat for heart disease? Ask your general practitioner veterinarian if there is cause for concern for your pet. Does your vet. hear a heart murmur or suspect some other cardiac abnormality? Ask if they recommend that you see a veterinary cardiac specialist for further evaluation. If it is necessary, your vet. should be able to refer you to a Board Certified veterinary cardiac specialist in your area. Not all heart conditions are curable but many are treatable. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Bianca - Rosetted Bengal Cat Update

We placed our Bengal kitten Adore Cats Bianca with a wonderful family a few years ago. Her family sent us updated photos of her. One is shown below that shows off her multiple rosettes. As a kitten, Bianca was born with large dark black spots that later developed into the beautiful rosettes you now see.

Bianca is shown as a 4 week old kitten, 5 month old kitten and more updated photos on our website at: http://www.adorecatsbengals.com. Take a look at our website to see how she developed into this gorgeous brown spotted, rosetted Bengal cat and let us know what you think.

Adore Cats Bengals Bianca Update

This is a photo of our former Bengal kitten named Adore Cats Bianca. Her new family loves her and was kind enough to send us a photo of her as an adult that we have their permission to post. Bianca is gorgeous! See how she looked as a little kitten up to adulthood on our website at: http://www.adorecatsbengals.com (the link is listed on the right menu) and let us know what you think.

Collector Edition - Bengal Cat Mugs

We are very excited to announce that the Collector Edition - Bengal Cat Mugs is now available for purchase.

This collector's edition of different types of Bengal Cats is on a black 15 oz. ceramic mug. The artwork used is an amazingly crisp and realistic rendition of actual Bengal cats. The cat's image is on one side of the cup and a description of the Bengal type is on the other side. Now you can have coffee (or other beverage) with your favorite type Bengal on your cup. Microwaveable and dishwasher safe on the top rack. This mug was especially designed for and copyrighted by Adore Cats Bengals Company, Inc. and is available exclusively through them and Cats and More Store. Order one or the entire collection now. *Note you can copy and paste the following link into your browser to go directly to the Collector Edition page: http://www.catsandmorestore.com/collections/collector-edition-bengal-cat-mugs.

Cyber Monday 2014 Deals

Details on www.catsandmorestore.com Cyber Monday 2014 specials have been released.

Discounts start at 10%,15% and 20% off selected items. Check out their calendar, journal, notebook, Halloween cat collars, jewelry for cats and indoor/outdoor tents. As a Bonus for Cyber Monday 2014 only shoppers, get a FREE GIFT if your order total is more than $100.00!

Happy Shopping!

New Bengal Kittens

Our Bengal cat Gabrielle recently had 3 beautiful Bengal kittens. She had one female and 2 males. We call them Lola, Jake and Kaz. If you would like to add a Bengal kitten to your family let us know. A photo of each kitten is shown below. More photos are available on our website at: http://www.adorecatsbengals.com. Click on the Available Kittens tab in the menue and scroll near the bottom of the page to see links to the individual pages for each kitten.

This is Lola. We think she is lovely :-).

This is Jake. He is happy-go-lucky and playful.

This is Kaz. He adds fun and pizzaz to any gathering.

New Homes for Kittens - Update

Our kittens we call Gem and Ike have both been reserved to go to their new homes when they are 12 weeks old just before Christmas :-) The are both going to great families.

We named our kitten Ike after former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was also a former U.S. military general. Coincidentally, Ike's new owner is a military veteran.
I am glad the placement is such a great match.

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.

Gone to New Homes

The kittens from Faith's last litter are all gone to their new homes. Pick up day was very exciting for everyone.

Once the kittens leave, the atmosphere here changes a bit. We miss the kittens we have spent 12 wonderful weeks with and have to adjust to them being gone. Even though we raise the kittens for other people to enjoy, each one has a special place in our hearts. The bright side is, we have hand picked each family and can be confident the kittens can have happy lives.

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.

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 :-)

Video of 6 week old Bengal Kittens

We just made a short video of Faith's new Bengal kitten litter. These are very beautiful and healthy kittens.

The video can be seen at this link: http://www.adorecatsbengals.com/Adorable_Available_Bengal_Kittens_For_Sale_Now.html

Enjoy :-)

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.

Pet Politics

Be mindful of the regulations in your area regarding how many pets and the type of pets you can legally own. Also, if you are a homeowner, check your policy to see what pet related incidents your insurance will or will not cover.

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.