Stunning Bengal Cat Living a Life of Luxury at Wild Cat Sanctuary After Two Failed Adoptions
Cats can be affectionate and entertaining companions, but the reality is that not all cats are meant to be pets. Some felines grow up in feral cat colonies and never become comfortable around people, no matter how much we may want them to. Other exotic cat breeds can be mistaken for house pets, too, and this results in a number of unfortunate situations.
Sadly, Morpheus the Bengal cat experienced this firsthand during his two failed adoptions. Even though people may have misunderstood his needs at first, he's now enjoying a life of luxury at Wildcat Ridge Sanctuary in Scott Mills, Oregon. Take a look at this exotic cat's new life while he's featured as the sanctuary's 'Cat of the Week!'
Morpheus is such a beautiful cat! That pink nose is incredibly boop-worthy, and I could gaze into his brown eyes for hours. His tabby markings may remind folks of a common housecat, too, but in reality, he is anything but. He's actually a Bengal cat! This is not a domestic species like the pet cats you may know or see on TikTok, but some people still make this mistake.
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Unfortunately, Morpheus's breeder adopted him out to an abusive family who left him with traumatic, life-changing injuries. When he was rehomed, however, his new family was not a good fit either. They expected the behaviors of a domestic housecat, and it's not Morpheus's fault that he could not deliver. That's just not who he is!
Now that he's living in this wild cat sanctuary, though, he's living his very best life. He has plenty of space to roam, climb, and play, and he'll never have to worry about meeting expectations. In fact, his rescuers are taking things at his pace! He's only recently started to allow petting, but the love and patience from his caretakers is already leaving a mark.
What Is a Bengal Cat?
Even though Bengal cats might look like 'regular' cats on the surface, they're actually cat hybrids. Bengal cats are bred by crossing an Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat (often an Egyptian Mau). They are considered an exotic cat breed and need plenty of space and stimulation to occupy themselves. It's no wonder why Morpheus's second adoption turned out so disastrously!
Now that this hybrid cat has found his perfect home, he has other feline friends, lots of enrichment opportunities, and endless hours of fun and relaxation. He won't be forced into anyone's expectations, and he has plenty of fans on TikTok and at the sanctuary who love him exactly as he is!
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