How to Surrender

Private Individuals surrendering their Bengal cat please read below.  Shelters/Rescues with a Bengal that would best be suited for Bengal Rescue, please contact us for further assistance..

Before GLBR takes in your Bengal, the following should be done:

· Contact your breeder and ask for assistance.  Most breeders will take back their own cats, and would rather do that than see them in rescue.

 

· Complete the Surrender Contract.  After filling out the form, you should contact us regarding where and how to send it.

 

· Be a responsible owner and vet your cat yearly.
Your Bengal should be current on rabies, FELV/FIV tested, and must be spayed/neutered if over one year of age.

·            All cats should have been to the vet within the last year.

·                Any Vet Records should accompany the cat

·                If you can not find an affordable place to do this, please contact us                                     so we can assist you in finding one.  Or, provide a donation so GLBR can                         bring the cat up to date on vaccines and rabies and/or spay/neuter.

Is there a surrender fee?
No. But we appreciate any donations.  Most  Bengal rescued cost more than the adoption fee received. If you can not afford a donation, things like carriers, food and beds are other suggestions. We do not, under any circumstances, pay people for their surrendered Bengal.

Will my cat be caged?
Maybe. 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 bigger.  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.

Is GLBR no-kill?
We do not put down Bengals unless there is a medical reason to do so, such as a terminal illness, or the cat has severe behavioral problems such as unprovoked, aggressive biting.

My cat has a terminal illness, will you take it?
No. We do not feel it is fair to your cat or potential adopters to take in a cat that is terminally ill. No one wishes to adopt a cat that is soon to die. The reality of the situation is that if you can not keep your terminally ill cat, they would best be put to sleep rather than to purposely put him or her into another stressful situation like re-homing them to the shelter.

Phone: (260) 672-2204

Email: info@greatlakesbengalrescue.com

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