My wife and I got our female bengal about two years ago. We're currently in the process of the divorce, and the cat is staying with me. The cat and I are currently staying with a friend while looking for my own place. She's doing okay, but she has gotten quite a bit more vocal lately. Part of the problem is she isn't allowed in one of the rooms, but she's a lot whinier in general.

I play with her as much as I can, but it's not easy. She was spoiled when my wife and I were together, and doesn't play on her own much. She has plenty of toys, but her favorite games involve me throwing balls or hairbands and her chasing them down. (She used to fetch, but stopped a while back.)

I've been wondering if the new circumstances will be fair to her. I'll be working fulltime, probably with a longer commute (my old commute was a matter of minutes), going to the gym, and trying to develop a new social life. Is this going to be fair to a bengal who is used to two homebodies? Would another cat help or would I better off rehoming my beloved kitty? I want to keep her, but I want to do right by her. Your opinions would be appreciated...

Kudos to you for taking such good care of your girl - she is probably very confused at the moment but Im sure she will settle - if she is going to be alone for long periods it may be a good idea to get her a play mate
Hope everything works out for you both x

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Sorry to hear your news. I got my boy, Merlin through somebody in your situation. Speaking as the mummy to what was a very confused and hurt 9 year old boy, I feel that his life with me is as good as it could be. I know that Bob, his previous owner was moving away, and that he had a new girlfriend on the scene who disliked cats, and it broke his heart to give Merlin up. He would not have been in a position to share his life with Merlin the way he had done, and although I work shifts, Merlin adjusted very well and now completely rules the roost.
If you do get a place of your own, then a second kitty may be the simple answer for her.

What I am really saying is - As Junglerose said - If you cannot commit to a long future with your Bengal, it may be better to make the break now, while you can select her new forever home / family, and ensure that she is happy.

Go with your heart and your mind - but be true to your baby...

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

I don't see myself majorly reinventing myself, so I think I will keep my little Neko and just muddle through together until things smooth out. Once we're in a new place, I'll probably get her a buddy to keep her company.

Do Bengals do okay with a moggie as a pal?