are bengal cats legal in florida

You do not need a permit to keep a keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Florida.

Priority List-

A deposit of $200. 00 to have your name added to the Priority List, which maintains your position in the queue to select a kitten.

The Priority List deposit of $200. If you decide you do not want to buy a kitten, you can get your money back. Your position in line to select a kitten is maintained by the priority list deposit; a specific kitten is not reserved. An additional $250. 00 reservation deposit is required when you pick your kitten. The $250. 00 reservation deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Note that we reserve the right to retain one kitten per litter.

Price of kittens- $1,895. 00 each, which is the pet price and mandates that the kitten be neutered or spayed by a specific age. Should you have made a deposit prior to May 16, 23rd, the quoted price will remain unchanged.

The Priority List process works like this:

  • Tell us by phone or email if you would like to be added to the Priority List for a future litter.
  • We take PayPal as payment for the $200 Priority List deposit. 00.
  • On the Sarasota Bengals Facebook page, images and videos of the kittens are shared at least weekly.
  • You can visit the kittens when they are about eight weeks old. You can choose to stay on the waiting list for the next litter, or we will return your Priority List deposit if you are unable to find a kitten you like.
  • At eight weeks of age, kittens are examined in-depth by a veterinarian. After the kittens have visited the veterinarian, kitten picks begin at about eight weeks of age. I work my way down the list, starting at the top. Upon your turn to select a kitten, I will give you a call or send you an email. Placing the kittens with responsible owners as soon as possible is my top priority (between 10 and 12 weeks of age)
  • An additional $250. 00 deposit is required to reserve your specific kitten. The $250. 00 reservation deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • All deposits go towards the purchase price of the kitten. When your kitten is 10 to 12 weeks old, it will be ready to go. You will need to pay the remaining amount when you pick up your kitten. The kitten must be picked up by 12 weeks of age.

Bengal Kitten Pricing

Raising happy, healthy, and sociable purebred cats and kittens requires time, effort, and financial resources. When it comes to Bengal kittens, you get what you pay for. We play, cuddle, and spend a lot of time with our cats and kittens. We provide our cats and kittens with Royal Canin, an exceptionally premium food. In addition to receiving routine veterinary care, our cats undergo testing for parasites and FELV/FIV. Additionally, we check our cats for PK deficiency, a genetic condition that affects some purebred cats. The International Cat Association (TICA) has our cattery registered, and all of our cats and kittens are registered with TICA. Please bear this in mind when choosing your next animal companion.

Pet Prices: Kitten must be neutered or spayed by a certain age (at buyer’s expense). Kittens are currently priced at $1,895. 00 each.

Breeder Prices: Only authorized, seasoned TICA-registered breeders may purchase kittens with breeding rights.

* We do not ship kittens. You will have to pick your kitten up.

* When you pick up your kitten, you will need to present identification, such as a driver’s license.

KITTEN ADOPTION FORM

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FAQ

What states do not allow Bengal cats?

In the United States, legal restrictions and even bans sometimes exist at the state and municipal level. In Hawaii, Bengal cats are prohibited by law (as are all wild cat species, and all other hybrids of domestic and wild animals). In Connecticut, it is also illegal to own any generation of Bengal cat.

Is it legal to own big cats in Florida?

According to the Florida Administrative Code, it is illegal to own Class I animals and Class II animals require a permit. Class I animals include bears, big cats, rhinos, crocodiles, chimpanzees and more.

What exotic pets are legal in Florida without a license?

No permit is needed to possess the following species as a personal pet: nonvenomous and unprotected reptiles or amphibians, gerbils, hedgehogs, honey possums, sugar gliders, rats, mice, moles, shrews, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, domestic ferrets, European ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, prairie dogs, chinchillas, …

Can I have a Bengal cat as a pet?

Bengals make fabulous pets for experienced cat owners who love an active, curious and dog-like cat – and can keep them entertained with toys, games and plenty of environmental enrichment.