I'll start by saying I'm in the UK so our laws are very different. Bengals are classed as domestic cats here. The vet receptionist's response was strange that she didn't know what a Bengal cat was. Maybe she was thinking of a Savannah or Serval which, in my opinion, beautiful though they are, should be left in the wild?
We have two half-Bengal cats. They are 17 years old coming up for 18. They look like tabbies - until you look at them closely - their noses are broader than a normal tabby's. They are also very talkative. They won't let you ignore them! They are still very active cats and don't look any older than 5 years old. They are also extremely affectionate.
As in all cases, the cat's welfare should always come first. I really wish people would do research before getting a cat (or any other animal) and ask themselves if they can commit to that animal for a lifetime. If there is any doubt, they should not get that animal. This applies to moggies as well as pedigree cats. I feel sorry for the poor cat, already being passed around from pillar to post.
I hope you can get this resolved. The only advice I'll give is to do what you feel in your heart is the right thing for this unfortunate cat.
We have two half-Bengal cats. They are 17 years old coming up for 18. They look like tabbies - until you look at them closely - their noses are broader than a normal tabby's. They are also very talkative. They won't let you ignore them! They are still very active cats and don't look any older than 5 years old. They are also extremely affectionate.
As in all cases, the cat's welfare should always come first. I really wish people would do research before getting a cat (or any other animal) and ask themselves if they can commit to that animal for a lifetime. If there is any doubt, they should not get that animal. This applies to moggies as well as pedigree cats. I feel sorry for the poor cat, already being passed around from pillar to post.
I hope you can get this resolved. The only advice I'll give is to do what you feel in your heart is the right thing for this unfortunate cat.