Jungle Kitten · Practical cat care
Bengal kitten costs in Canada: planning the first year beyond the purchase price
The kitten is the exciting part of the budget. The carrier, sturdy scratching post and ongoing litter bills are less photogenic, but they matter every day. A useful budget separates what you pay once from what you will keep paying after the kitten settles in.
Our price: what is included and what costs extra
Our companion kitten price is $3,000 CAD. It includes planned vaccination, two deworming treatments, spay or neuter before departure, TICA paperwork, a contract, 30 days of pet insurance and five days of familiar food. The contract explains the one-year health and two-year HCM guarantees. This is our cattery’s price, not a measured average for every Bengal in Ontario or Quebec.
| Item | Amount or arrangement |
|---|---|
| Companion kitten | $3,000 CAD |
| 30% deposit | $900 CAD, part of the total |
| Remaining base balance | $2,100 CAD before applicable extras |
| Optional microchip | $65 CAD extra |
| Credit card fee | 4% on the amount paid by card |
| Ottawa-Gatineau and Kingston delivery | Free |
| Toronto / GTA delivery | Approximately $250 CAD, confirm arrangements |
| Montréal and other destinations | Individual quote |
The 30% deposit, $900 CAD, counts toward the kitten price. Reservation is confirmed when it arrives; we email the contract identifying your kitten and confirming the deposit that day. You can request the contract before paying. The deposit is non-refundable and can be transferred to another kitten or a future litter. Paying a $900 deposit by card adds $36, for $936 total; paying the full $3,000 base price by card adds $120. Interac e-Transfer and cash are also accepted by arrangement. Western Union and MoneyGram are for international clients only.
Buy the useful equipment first
Choose a secure carrier, accessible litter boxes, food and water dishes, a stable scratching post and a place to hide. For a Bengal, check whether a climbing structure stays steady when jumped on. A flimsy bargain that needs replacing is not much of a bargain. Toys do not need to be expensive: a supervised wand game and a plain cardboard box can be more interesting than another electronic gadget.
Estimate recurring costs using your own local prices
Write down the monthly cost of the food you actually intend to feed, litter, replacement toys and your insurance premium if you choose to continue coverage. Ask your veterinarian about future visits and vaccination timing. Prices differ between clinics and cities, so a local quote is more useful than a universal internet estimate. Separate routine costs from a reserve for unexpected veterinary care.
Budget for attention as well as purchases
A climbing tree cannot play with your cat for you. Plan time for daily interaction, cleaning and getting the kitten comfortable with ordinary routines. If you travel, include the cost of reliable care. The best first-year budget gives you enough room to meet the cat’s needs without turning every veterinary visit into a financial surprise.
A quick checklist
- Once: kitten, equipment, optional microchip and delivery.
- Monthly: food, litter and any continuing insurance.
- As needed: veterinary visits, replacements and pet care while travelling.
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