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8 years • Male • Bengal Cross
There is 1 Bengal looking for a new home in and around Portsmouth right now, listed by St Francis Animal Welfare. Includes Bengal crosses.
It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Portsmouth, in Fair Oak. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Portsmouth.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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8 years • Male • Bengal Cross
1 Bengal is listed in or around Portsmouth today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 16 October 2026.
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| GCCF section | Foreign |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium to large, 8 to 15 lb (females 3.6 to 5.4 kg, males 4.5 to 6.8 kg) |
| Coat | Short, soft and dense; spotted or marbled |
| Grooming | Low: a light brush and comb once a week |
| Lifespan | 12 to 16 years |
| Temperament | Intelligent, playful, affectionate |
| Colours | 3 colours, 2 patterns and 3 eye colours |
| Estimated lifetime cost | £13,600 to £18,000 (PDSA, essentials only) |
The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF), which registers pedigree cats in the UK, describes the Bengal as "confident, active, curious, athletic and energetic". It is known for its spotted or marbled coat, and the GCCF says Bengals are now one of the most popular short-haired breeds, though they only appeared in the UK around 20 years ago. It says they are very sociable, enjoy the company of their human family, and are "very vocal" and can be quite strident, which "shouldn't be confused with aggression".
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
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As of 7 November 2026, 1 Bengal is listed for adoption in and around Portsmouth on LocalPetFinder, from St Francis Animal Welfare. It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Portsmouth, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
As of 7 November 2026, St Francis Animal Welfare (at Fair Oak, about 15 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 16 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
With the rescue that has the cat. Today the Bengals on this page are with St Francis Animal Welfare (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
As a breed, yes. The GCCF describes the Bengal as confident, active, curious, athletic and energetic, and says it needs to be kept engaged with toys, tunnels and high shelves. PDSA says Bengals need plenty of mental stimulation and chances to exercise. Ask the rescue how active this particular cat is.
The GCCF says it is not a good idea to let Bengals roam free, but they can be trained to walk on a harness and lead. If a cat lives indoors, International Cat Care says it needs a stimulating home with space to climb and daily play. The rescue may also have its own advice for this cat.
It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 1 Bengal listed in and around Portsmouth today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the cat could live with.
The Bengals listed in and around Portsmouth today are with St Francis Animal Welfare at Fair Oak, about 15 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Cats Protection says you can expect to pay £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, varying between its branches, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Bengal on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Bengal listed in and around Portsmouth today is with St Francis Animal Welfare at Fair Oak, about 15 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. If you searched "bengal kittens for sale Portsmouth", the Bengals here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that kittens under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Bengal listed in and around Portsmouth today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with St Francis Animal Welfare at Fair Oak, about 15 miles away (1). At the large cat charities, fees for one cat are under £200: Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Portsmouth is under a year old by its listed age. Kittens do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Portsmouth is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older Bengals do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.
As of 7 November 2026, the Bengals listed in and around Portsmouth are with St Francis Animal Welfare at Fair Oak, about 15 miles away (1). You can also see Bengals across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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