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Bengal kitten questions: price, reservations and delivery
Clear answers to help you choose, reserve and welcome your Bengal kitten.
Why choose Jungle Kitten?
We have been breeding Bengals in Canada since 2016. We imported our first breeding cats from Europe to establish our Canadian breeding program. Anna, Yuri and our daughter Dariia care for the cats in our home. Our kittens grow up with people, other cats and two large dogs. We remain available for support throughout your Bengal’s life.
Are you registered with TICA and CCA?
Yes. Jungle Kitten is registered with TICA and the Canadian Cat Association. Our name appears in the CCA cattery register as JUNGLEKITTEN. Pet kitten paperwork includes TICA registration.
What health testing do your breeding cats have?
Our breeding cats undergo full DNA testing. Results are available on request. A DNA report covers the conditions tested; it does not guarantee that a cat will never develop a health problem.
What colour Bengals do you breed?
We focus on brown spotted tabby Bengals, with individual variations in colour, contrast and rosettes. Learn about Bengal coats and temperament.
What is included with a pet kitten?
The package includes planned vaccinations, two deworming treatments, spay or neuter before departure, veterinary records, TICA registration, a contract, 30 days of pet insurance and five days of familiar food. We offer a one-year health guarantee and a two-year HCM guarantee under the contract. An optional microchip costs $65 CAD. Travel paperwork and any destination-specific costs are discussed before booking.
How much is the reservation deposit?
The deposit is 30%: $900 CAD for a $3,000 CAD kitten. The reservation is confirmed after we receive the deposit. You may request the contract before paying. The deposit is non-refundable and can be transferred to another kitten or a future litter.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept Interac e-Transfer, cash and credit cards. Credit card payments carry an additional 4% fee. Western Union and MoneyGram are available only for international clients. We do not accept PayPal. Contact us to agree on the payment arrangements.
When do I receive the contract?
On the day you pay the deposit, we email the contract identifying your particular kitten and confirming the deposit received. The remaining balance and delivery arrangements are agreed with you.
Can I visit the cattery?
Visits may be possible by prior agreement, but they are exceptions rather than routine appointments. We have pregnant cats and kittens who have not yet been vaccinated, so protecting them comes first. Contact us to discuss what is possible. Please do not arrive without an appointment.
Where do you deliver, and what does it cost?
Delivery to Ottawa-Gatineau and Kingston is free. Toronto/GTA delivery is approximately $250 CAD. Montréal/Laval delivery is quoted on request. Yuri may deliver to your home or meet you at an agreed point along the route. We also arrange air delivery and delivery to the United States; the destination, carrier, documents and price are confirmed before booking.
When will my kitten be ready to leave?
We confirm the departure date for your particular kitten after its planned veterinary care and spay or neuter. Check the date shown on the kitten’s card and discuss your plans with us before booking travel.
Are Bengals good with children and dogs?
Our kittens grow up with people and two large dogs. Each has its own temperament. Introduce new pets gradually, supervise time with children and give the cat a place to retreat. Being sociable does not mean a cat enjoys every kind of handling.
Are Bengals hypoallergenic?
No cat breed can be promised to be hypoallergenic. If allergies are a concern, speak with an allergist before choosing a kitten. Read about Bengal health and allergies.
Can I declaw my kitten?
No. Our contract does not allow declawing. Provide scratching surfaces and use gentle, regular claw trimming instead. Our guide to scratching and suitable posts.
How should I prepare my home?
Arrange a quiet starting room with a litter box, food, water, resting space and a hiding place. Secure windows and balconies, put away strings and small objects, and prepare safe play and scratching surfaces. Read our homecoming guide.
Where can I read customer reviews?
Many families have shared their experiences on Google and on our Facebook page. Search for “Jungle Kitten” and read the Google reviews to hear from owners in their own words. You can also see our Bengals with their families.
Plan your kitten’s journey
Montréal & Laval · Toronto & GTA (English) · New York (English)
Plan your Bengal search
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We’re expecting a litter soon
Hoping to welcome a Jungle Kitten Bengal? Call us to join the waiting list and tell us about the companion you have in mind. We’ll talk through the upcoming litter with you.
Joining does not reserve a kitten or require a deposit. Availability and homecoming dates will be confirmed with you.
Which litter-box setup do we use?
We use a box with a removable grid: the wood pellets go in the lower tray, underneath the grid, not on top. We remove solid waste promptly with a bag or tissue and clean the tray regularly.
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If you can no longer keep your kitten
Please contact us before making arrangements to return your kitten. We accept our kittens back by agreement, but a return because your circumstances have changed or you have changed your mind does not include a refund of the purchase price or deposit.
Health checks before returning a kitten
During the first couple of days, additional veterinary examinations and tests are usually not required if there were no other animals in your home. Please discuss the circumstances with us first.
For later returns, or if other animals were present, we require a veterinary examination and blood and stool testing for infectious diseases before the kitten comes back. The buyer pays the veterinary and laboratory costs. Please agree on the tests with us and your veterinarian before booking them.
Relevant infections include feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and feline coronavirus (FCoV). FeLV and FIV screening uses blood samples; stool testing for FPV or FCoV may be included according to the veterinarian’s assessment. The veterinarian selects appropriate tests, sampling methods and timing. A positive stool test for FCoV does not diagnose FIP.
We have pregnant cats and kittens who have not yet completed their vaccinations. These precautions help protect them. Negative tests do not rule out every recent infection, so we also arrange appropriate separation and precautions on return.
This describes a voluntary return when a family can no longer keep a kitten. Health concerns are handled under the health guarantee, the contract and applicable consumer rights.