Pod trackers produce these maps when you record an adventure. The safe zone for my boys has a 140m radius. It's rare they go outside it, jagger has a spot just outside it he goes to now and again but the safe zone is a circle so I don't want to make it bigger as then it takes in roads being crossed. Which I want to know about!

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Clare
Hendrix and Jagger, Brown Marble Boys (born 18 August 2013)
Hampshire, UK

Owning a bengal is challenging. They are not like your ordinary cat -- and they require a lot of interaction with humans including play time. I've had cats for over 55 years -- and they slept 20 hours a day and required very little time and attention. A bengal is completely different. They are like a 2-year old toddler that will never grow up. Owning a bengal is not a walk in the park. Ultimately, you have to make the decision and live with any consequences. The people on here are far more interested in the safety of their bengals above anything else -- even those who go outdoors. Make sure you get your girl spayed and microchipped (if not already). Google about trackers for pets -- there a are a lot on the market and some are very inexpensive. While your little one is not up to climbing the fence and exploring the outside world yet -- she will in time, so be prepared.

I take my bengal out on a harness and leash twice a day -- that's it!!! As long as you are willing to sit outside with your little lady and watch her enjoy chasing butterflies and other flying bugs, she will be happy and safe.

Please do not feel we are ganging up against you. You asked for advice and several of us have given it. If you are completely comfortable with the decision to allow her out unsupervised, then let her out.

no I am grateful for all the advice people have given and it has definitely given me things to think about. At the moment we are quite content with going out into the garden to supervise her whilst she is outdoors. Especially as she isn't microchipped yet (being done on Wednesday).

can I just ask- what do you do with your Bengal (especially a 4 month kitten!) all day if they are not let outside? We have every entertainment toy, game etc I can find... alongside anything she will play with including a water bowl, pasta, pens, boxes. She is really good at night time, sleeps all night no problems, and will have regular short (30 mins tops!) naps throughout the day... but the rest of the time she just wants to be played with. We try to make her tired, and she does get lots of attention... but then she starts climbing curtains, biting people. She is not confined to a small space either.

The single best thing for a Bengal to keep them occupied is another Bengal. It really helps!

Well, Rach, you have a bengal -- plain and simple! I take care of an outdoor domestic short-haired moggie who will sleep 20 hours a day. During that time, Raiden has taken four naps, gone on his cat wheel a few times, eaten, used the litter box, yowled for his walk, wants to play. It goes on and on! Yet, I check the surveillance cameras, and the outdoor cat is still sound asleep! Yikes!!! This is what nobody tells you about owning a bengal. Even if you've had other cats in the past -- a bengal is completely different. They will wear you out long before you wear them out. This is why MANY get two bengals -- preferably siblings. They play with each other and wear each other out (as much as they can).