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My basic info
Breed
Bengal
Color
Spotted Tabby/Leopard Spotted
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Alexander 2 yr old male Brown Spotted Bengal
Alexander was purchased from a breeder and you can see what a gorgeous boy he is.There is a calmness to him which makes him a good candidate for photos. He smelled the camera a little and then just stared straight at it, just like a movie star. "Sure I understand why you want my photo. Here let me pose. Now I will show off doing a magnificent stretch for you - oh you weren't ready???"
We should all have such a flexible back. He is a healthy, very muscular young guy. He was let outside but wasn't neutered (clueless owner) so naturally he did what came naturally and fought over the sweet smelling in heat girl kitties in his neighborhood. I expect he won most of the time. However, one tom cat who was carrying the FIV virus must have bit him and he is now a FIV positive kitty.
Times have changed and vets have been getting new scientific info about FIV. It is not viewed the way it was 25 yrs ago. It is now known that about 3% of the millions of cats in this country carry the FIV virus. Very few of those owned cats that carry it have actually been diagnosed and they live and grow old without any owner being any the wiser. Some shelters no longer bother to test for it. I have adopted out 5 FIV+ cats who are thriving (4 are in homes with other cats) so I was happy to take into foster this beautiful boy.
With these kitties you need to take extra good care of them so their immune systems are strong. This means feeding them a particularly healthy diet and Bengals tend to need more real meat in their diet anyway than other breeds. They also need good medical care-- annual exams and vet visits if they become ill. Their immune systems may at times be weaker than normal but the great majority live a good long healthy life. Occasionally you hear a story where the FIV status seems to implicated in a medical problem but it is very seldom. You are more likely to hear of congenital heart or kidney troubles in cats. All cats come with potential health risks. I suggest that anyone interested in Alexander read online to learn about this condition.
Alex is a curious, active playful boy. He needs a home to play in and climbing trees and toys. Bengals are more active than most kitties. He would probably enjoy a dog companion to romp with though I haven't seen him around dogs . Dogs make good companions for bengals.
This boy is especially observant and intelligent. He needs a human or humans who would enjoy the companionship of a walking, thinking sculpture. He is not a decoration or a trophy. Alexander can become your good friend, but he must be respected for the intelligent animal that he is.
He eats wet and dry food and is litterbox perfect.
His foster mom is Harriet in Santa Cruz.
Here is his video taken in the shelter where I got him.
