Hi everyone,

My name is Karen, I live in the NE of sunny England ( ) and I am married with 3 human boys aged 3, 10 and 16yrs. We have a Boxer Marvin who is 6 human years old and I moderate on a boxer form.

I have wanted a Bengal for a few years now and almost got a kitten last year but had a friend in need so she got my Bengal fund to help her out of a situation.

I have had a cat before (a rescue kitten) who grew up to be a very loving girl. Sadly she was pts a couple of years ago.

I have contacted a number of breeders recently and heightened my search for a retired Bengal girl. As I work full time I would be more worried about the antics of an unsupervised kitten than an Adult.

I found a breeder with whom I have struck up a rapport due to liking what she is about and her commitment to the quality of the breed and how she treats her cats. I was impressed that she put her foot down about a cat that I wanted but that she felt were we not right for her...

Anyhow, we kept in touch and I am hopefully, all being well following a vet visit next week, going to be the very proud owner of a gorgeous 3yr old Bengal girl.

I already have a comprehensive introduction plan for her and my boxer and have done a lot of research and sought a lot of advice as I am determined and patient enough to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible

I look forward to seeing all your gorgeous fur babies and hearing of all their antics and whetting my appetite with your pics

Congrats on finally being able to get your Bengal girl! You will have a blast with her, they are really one of a kind! I cant wait to see her pictures!

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Thanks I am so excited!!
I have most supplies in now and I am going to go pick her up next Thursday... An 8 hour round trip
Will pop pics on as soon as she is settled.
In the meantime, I have the family in training for her arrival..
Sneak preview of Raven...

Oh wow she is stunning! I love her name as well! You will have so much fun with her and your kids too! BB is the center (literally) of our house hold and we have 4 kids between my husband and my self! They are such a blast and great entertainers! Fair warning though you might want to stock up on wand toys my kids fight over who is going to play with BB, so they all have their own toy to play with her

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Raven is here!!!! Drove 8 hours all round to get her yesterday ¦-)
She has done SO well travelling so far and settling into her room without being too fretful or frightened. We've had head butts and much purring, back rolling and wriggling baring her tummy for gentle rubs.. She is SO beautiful and ee are one very lucky, happy family

I shall post pics as I get them today.

Marvin my boxer knows she is here as he has heard her meowing a few times. He does not seem as intrigued as I thought he would I shall update in a few days when they meet. I'm in no hurry to rush this.
In the mean time, children are still in looking-after-Raven masterclass. I have signs up with written reminders till I sm confident it has all sunk in!! (DON'T open this, remember to shut this etc etc)

Pics later today x

Cant wait to see pics of Raven settleing to her new home.
8 hour round trip?you know its gonna be so worth it