Diesel

Meet Diesel, a Bengal cat who lives with Vyra in Northern California. Bengal cats look striking because they have coats similar in color and pattern to Wild Leopards. They are gentle, friendly animals that make good pets for people who like energetic, fun loving and smart animals. They are extremely active and alert cats. You may find them “fishing” if you have an aquarium! They like to play fetch. You can take them for a walk on a leash. When it’s quiet time, they love attention and affection.

Bengals are “hybrid” cats. No, that doesn’t mean they run on less gas! It means they are part wild leopard, part domestic cat. A woman named Jean S. Mill started breeding the two cats together back in 1963 and gradually, over many years, they became domesticated. In 1983 they were officially registered as a new breed of cat with TICA, The International Cat Association.