Bengals can be great Emotional support animals (ESA)

In these stressful times, many are looking for some extra support or comfort and we have been asked recently if a Bengal kitten would make a good Emotional Support Animal (ESA).

The answer is 100% yes!

Bengals can become emotional support cats. The only requirement for an emotional support cat is that you share a connection with them and that their companionship has a calming and supportive effect on you. Owning a Bengal is a partnership. The more love, time and effort you put into your relationship with your Bengal, the more you will create an unbreakable bond.

Bengals are much more active than most of their feline counterparts. They still love their sleep, but they are incredibly curious about the goings-on of the household. They are extremely playful and energetic; Bengals behave more like a dog than like a cat! They will follow you everywhere and are interested in what's going on. They are a constant source of love and entertainment!

Bengals are highly intelligent and usually learn things very quickly. Some like to walk on a leash and play fetch with you. This does depend a lot on their individual personality, how much socialization, love, and handling they received during the first couple of weeks of life, and how much interaction you have with your Bengal kitten. Also, most Bengals love water so don't be surprised when they get in the bathtub or shower with you.

Bengals have a beautiful, short, pelted coat that requires minimal grooming. Weekly brushing with a soft brush will stimulate circulation and keep the coat shiny and healthy is all that they need. Bengals shed very little and with minimal grooming, you will not notice cat hair everywhere.

​Bengals are Hypoallergenic:
Bengals have very short tight coats / Pelts which don't shed as much as most other breeds, and many people with allergies find that they're not triggered as badly or even at all. Some people have had minor reactions, while others have no reactions at all.

Of course, there's no way we can guarantee what your individual reaction maybe, but many allergy sufferers have found Bengals to be great pets for their family and they are listed as one of only a few Hypo-allergenic cat breeds.

Two Federal Laws protect the rights of people with Emotional Support Animals (ESA). Although the rights are not as expansive as those granted to Service Animals, there are still two very important points to be aware of.

The Fair Housing Act ensures that an individual requiring an Emotional Support animal will be allowed to live with their animal. Furthermore, it prevents landlords and rental companies from being able to charge pet fees or deposits.

The Air Carrier Access Act ensures that people are able to fly with their Emotional Support kitten/cat without having to pay additional fees.

The airlines do require that they are informed in advance and that a recent (less than one-year-old) medical letter is provided as well.

In conclusion if you are looking for a companion, emotional support animal (ESA) or just a nice addition to your family, a Bengal can be a great choice. Bengals make wonderful pets if you like an active, playful companion.

Be sure to research your breeder and if possible meet the parents or ask details about the parent's personality. Our Bengal kings and queens are social with everyone and can't wait to entertain guests or cuddle in your lap.

For more information on Bengals and bringing one home to join your family, visit our website.
Bengaltimecattery.com

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Lyubov & Andy
Registered Bengals / Bengal time cattery
Kalama, Washington