Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer due to several factors, such as:

• Preferences of each client.

• The gender and number of kittens in each litter.

• Some kittens being kept back for breeding evaluation.

Typically, we fulfill our wait list within 3-6 months, but it can vary depending on how many kittens each queen has and other variables. We recommend joining the wait list as soon as possible, as sometimes kittens reserved by others become available. Patience, planning, and preparedness are essential to ensure a smooth adoption process.

To be placed on the waitlist for a kitten, you must submit the following:

1. The completed Kitten Application

2. The Deposit Agreement

3. A non-refundable deposit (as outlined below)

No one will be added to the waitlist without providing all three of these requirements. If your application is not approved, we will return your deposit in full within 24 hours.

Deposit Requirements:

• A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to join the waitlist for a pet-quality kitten, which will be applied toward the final price of your kitten (minus PayPal fees: 3.5% + a transaction fee of $0.44). To avoid fees, you may send payment using PayPal as "Friends and Family". If paying via "Goods and Services" through PayPal, the fee will be 3.5% + transaction fee of $0.44. If using a QR code through PayPal, the fee is 1.9% + $0.10. All fees are the buyer's responsibility.

• For show & breeder-quality cats, a non-refundable deposit of $1000 is required, along with PayPal fees (3.5% + $0.44 transaction fee).

Deposits can be made through:

• Cash

• Check

• Zelle

• Venmo (to vengalicat@gmail.com - use "Friends and Family" to avoid additional fees, or pay with added fees if using "Goods and Services").

• PayPal

When making a payment, please include the name from your approved Kitten Application and indicate your preferences for color, generation, and sex in the payment note.

*We are required by the State of Washington to collect sales tax on all kittens sold. *Price for breeding and show quality: An additional $1,000 will be added to the pet price for breeding rights if not originally marked as "breeding only." *Please note: A wait list deposit is required prior to any in-person visit to our cattery. This policy helps us ensure that all scheduled appointments reflect genuine commitment and interest, while also allowing us to maintain a safe, organized, and stress-free environment for both our cats and visitors.

Waitlist and Reservation Process:

• The deposit secures your place on the waitlist and grants you priority selection from available kittens. Kittens are placed on the waitlist in the order in which deposits are received.

• Buyers on the waitlist are not required to purchase a kitten from the next available litter. You may wait for the kitten that best suits your preference.

• Waiting List Policy: Clients on the waiting list must choose a kitten within one year of being added. If one or more kittens are offered during that time and the buyer declines each offer, the breeder reserves the right to remove the buyer from the waiting list. No refunds will be issued in this case.

This policy ensures that we maintain a timely and efficient process for all potential buyers and helps us manage our waiting list effectively.​

Once a kitten becomes available, the breeder will contact the buyer via email. The buyer must respond within 48 hours to confirm their interest in the kitten. If no response is received, the kitten will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.

Reservation Deposits:

• All reservation deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if the agreed-upon kitten becomes unfit for sale, the deposit may be applied to another kitten of similar quality.

• The first deposit secures your spot on the waitlist and is applied toward the final cost of the kitten.

• The second installment (reservation deposit) is due once you select and commit to your kitten at 6-8 weeks of age or later.

This policy helps us ensure that we are working with seriously interested buyers and maintaining a smooth process for everyone. Thank you for understanding!

*Disclaimer: We may hold back up to 25% of our kittens for breeding purposes. The majority of these kittens will be females. Please note that the female list typically moves more slowly than the male list, regardless of the overall number of kittens available. We reserve the right to offer a replacement kitten to a buyer ahead of those currently on the waiting list. While this situation is rare, we feel it’s important to make this clear in advance.

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While you wait for your perfect Bengal kitten, we're happy to stay in touch and answer any questions. For the fastest communication, we recommend emailing us at vengalicat@gmail.com. We also post regular updates and videos on Instagram and Facebook. You can find links to our social media pages at the bottom of our website.

During the wait:

• You'll receive updates on the progress of the mama cat and her pregnancy.

• At birth, we may post photos/videos of the newborns on Instagram and Facebook, and a photo announcement will be shared on our website within 1-2 weeks.

• From 0-6 weeks, the kittens are evaluated for health, temperament, and structure. We may post individual photos for you to inquire about, and occasionally, a kitten may be kept back for future breeding.

• Between 6-8 weeks, we’ll contact you to choose your kitten based on your preferences (gender, generation, color, temperament). We will use our experience to suggest the best fit for you, considering your family dynamics.

We’ll schedule a 6-8 week visit for you to meet your kitten in person. Please be on time, as we often have multiple clients scheduled to visit on the same day.

Visits can only be scheduled once the kittens have recovered from their first vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age. This ensures the kittens are not exposed to any outside parasites or illnesses. For health and safety, we ask that only immediate family members attend the visit. We also request that you limit the exposure of the kittens to reduce stress and potential infections.

*Please note: A wait list deposit is required prior to any in-person visit to our cattery. This policy helps us ensure that all scheduled appointments reflect genuine commitment and interest, while also allowing us to maintain a safe, organized, and stress-free environment for both our cats and visitors.

Your kitten will be ready to go home at 12-14 weeks after receiving their final vaccinations. We DO NOT allow kittens to leave before 12 weeks of age. Please note that you must plan to pick up your kitten in person from our cattery.

On the day of pickup:

• Please bring a cat carrier.

• Your final payment is due at this time (we do not accept personal checks for final payments).

• You’ll receive all paperwork, toys, food, and a kitten blanket.

• We recommend preparing a small room in your home for your new kitten to decompress and adjust. This will help them feel secure in their new environment.

• Transitioning your kitten: Set up a quiet, small space with food, water, and a litter box for your kitten to adjust to your home and new surroundings.

• Litter: We use Scoop away clay litter.

• Food: We feed our cat a Raw food diet.

• Home Safety: Bengal kittens are curious and adventurous! Make sure your home is kitten-proof by securing cabinets, removing small objects, and storing breakables.

• Visit a Veterinarian: We require that you take your kitten to the vet within 72 hours of picking them up for a health check-up and to establish care.

• Pet Insurance: All kittens come with 30 days of free Trupanion Pet Insurance. You can activate the insurance within 24 hours of picking up your kitten.

Each kitten goes home with:

• TICA Registration certificate will be provided (proof of purebred Bengal status)

• Vaccinations: Kitten will receive its first and second FVRCP vaccines.

• Examination by a professional veterinarian.

• A 1 year health guarantee against congenital defects and HCM.

• Kitten will be dewormed.

• Kitten will be microchipped.

• 30-days Free of Trupanion Pet Insurance

• A welcome bag from Vengalicat Bengals that includes food samples, toys, blanket and kitten information.

Yes! We recommend starting harness training early. After your kitten settles in, you can introduce a harness at around 16-18 weeks of age. Be patient as it may take some time for them to adjust.

We highly recommend getting a Ziggy Doo Cat Wheel to help your Bengal kitten burn off energy. It’s a great way to keep your active kitten entertained and help you get better sleep. Even kittens as young as 3 months old have been known to start using it. Check out the ZiggyDoo Cat Wheel here.

Many of our clients choose to adopt two Bengal kittens, either as siblings or from different litters. While adopting two kittens of the same gender can work well, we typically recommend adopting one of each gender to minimize the potential for territorial issues later on.

To make adopting two kittens even more appealing, we offer a 10% discount on the second kitten if you adopt them as a pair, or if you choose to adopt a second kitten later on.

Option One: Current Kittens - Available

If a kitten is marked as AVAILABLE on our website, you can reserve it by filling out the kitten application questionnaire and submitting your deposit. Once the deposit is received, the kitten will be marked as RESERVED for you.

Option Two: Waiting list

To reserve a future kitten, join our Waitlist. This option gives you first pick of kittens as they are born. The $500 deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another litter if needed. The process is the same as Option One once you select a kitten.

For both options, visit our " Waitlist" page to complete your application, deposit, and agreement. We look forward to helping you find the perfect Bengal kitten! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.